Ben Cormier refutes claims of Ben Ascreen's demise.
Hear It Here First:UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier squashed the rumors circulating about the alleged demise of former Bellator and ONE Championship welterweight titan Ben Askren. Earlier, a shockwave hit social media when "Fightful Bot's" Kay Borralley dropped a bombshell about Askren's passing. In his latest YouTube segment, Cormier clarified the misinformation:
"I've got some news, folks. Ben's farewell tour was just a... detour. He's safely reunited with his loved ones. We'll delve deeper into the situation on our next ep."
It's important to highlight that earlier rumors swirled about Askren's critical condition. Hospitalized due to a severe staph infection and pneumonia, his health status has yet to be officially disclosed.
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Bookmakers have started accepting bets on a potential mixed-martial-arts fight between ex-UFC champion Cody Garbrandt and Sean O'Malley, given Garbrandt's recent public statement about wanting to face O'Malley.
Despite the recent confusion regarding Ben Askren's health status, sports analysts are keeping a close eye on any updates, as many feel his skills in mixed-martial-arts are still relevant in the current fight scene.
