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A recent update regarding Ben Askren's serious health condition has brought relief to his well-wishers. Among the many, ex-UFC star Darren Till also reacted to the news and shared his thoughts.
'Funky' was admitted to a hospital in Wisconsin due to severe pneumonia and other health issues. To achieve a full recovery, he required a transplant. On June 30, Askren's wife, Amy, updated that the former UFC fighter successfully underwent a double lung transplant and is expected to be healthy again in a few weeks.
"We are so thankful to share that Ben has received a double lung transplant. We are forever thankful to the donor and his family. This is the beginning of a new lifestyle for Ben, but every new day he has is a gift..."
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Upon hearing the update, Till felt relieved. Through an Instagram Story, he also expressed that he will be praying for Askren's full recovery, writing:
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"Love it when the community comes together. Praying for a full recovery @benaskren"
Check out Darren Till's comments below:
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When Ben Askren wanted to fight Darren Till
Ben Askren once expressed his desire to fight Darren Till in order to teach him a lesson. In November 2018, the UFC signed Askren in a trade deal, exchanging him for Demetrious Johnson.
During an interview on episode #2791 of MMAjunkie Radio, 'Funky' was asked whom he would want to face in his UFC debut. In response, Askren said:
"You know who I think sounds like an easy target – and I’m kind of picking him out because he sucks? It's Darren Till. And I don’t really like him, either. So it makes it really easy that I don’t like him – I’d like to beat him up. I think he sucks, so it’d be an easy fight."
Check out the full interview featuring Ben Askren below:
Askren made his UFC debut against Robbie Lawler. After a record of 1-2 in the promotion, he announced his retirement in November 2019. Although he wanted to fight Till, the bout never came to fruition.
