Ben Askren is still catching up on the world of MMA after his recent stints in the hospital.
In June, the former fighter was placed into a coma as he battled a life-threatening case of pneumonia.
‘Funky’ later returned home to his family after getting a life-saving double lung transplant.
Ben Askren was recently readmitted to the hospital when doctors spotted an infection on his first checkup, but earlier this week, the 41-year-old announced he had ‘escaped again’ on social media.
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Ben Askren discovers he missed Patchy Mix’s UFC debut
Ben Askren is now back home, sharing his thoughts on the latest goings on in MMA.
The former two-promotion world champion was quick to react to Patchy Mix being booked to face KSW bantamweight titleholder Jakub Wiklasz, who is set to make his debut in the big leagues at UFC 320 on October 4.
“Patchy is really good! Wouldn’t be surprised to see him make a title run in the 1st year,” Askren wrote in response to a report about Mix vs. Wiklasz.
However, he soon realized that fighting for the title in 2025 was unlikely after his disastrous UFC debut.
Askren was in a coma when Mario Bautista easily outpointed him over three rounds at UFC 316 in June.
“lol s— I was unconscious on June 7 and didn’t realize that fighters happened,” Askren tweeted after learning about Mix losing his first UFC fight.
He added: “That’s not a joke, it’s real life. I have no recollection of anything from May 28-July 2.”
Everything we know about UFC 320
11 fights have already been announced for UFC 320, including two massive title bouts.
In the main event, Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira will rematch for light heavyweight gold.
Before that, Merab Dvalishvili will put his bantamweight strap on the line against Cory Sandhagen.
Jiri Prochazka vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. will also go down on the mouthwatering card, which is set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira
- Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen
- Jiri Prochazka vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
- Abus Magomedov vs. Joe Pyfer
- Ateba Gautier vs. Ozzy Diaz
- Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Andre Muniz
- Veronica Hardy vs. Brogan Walker
- Macy Chiasson vs. Yana Santos
- Chris Gutierrez vs. Farid Basharat
- Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Austin Vanderford
- Patchy Mix vs. Jakub Wikłacz