Dana White calls ex-WWE star's injury 'worst in Power Slap or UFC history'

Former WWE champion Jake Hager, also known as Jack Swagger, experienced a grave injury during a Power Slap event in Las Vegas, necessitating immediate surgery. The incident transpired in the second round when Johnny Magna executed a powerful slap that struck Hager's face, likely landing on his left eye due to an inadvertent finger.

Hager promptly reported the incident to the referee, signaling the match's premature halt. Blood subsequently streamed from Hager's eye, prompting the ringside medical team to call the match a halt. Hager underwent emergency eye surgery to address the grievous injury. Dana White, the president of UFC, deemed this incident the "worst injury in Power Slap or UFC history," deeming it so disturbing that he prohibited the production crew from broadcasting a replay.

Power Slap, a slap-fighting competition initiated in 2022 and co-owned by White, involves contestants delivering open-hand strikes under stringent regulations. The final outcome is determined by knockout or judges' decision. Hager, who wrestled under the moniker Jack Swagger from 2006 to 2017, participated in Power Slap since March.

He secured his inaugural victory through knockout in April but subsequently faced two stoppage defeats. This account initially appeared on USA TODAY.