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Former Bellator and One Championship champion announces his retirement

Andrew Karlov | Published Nov. 19, 2019, 3:55 a.m.

A top welterweight and former Bellator and One Championship champion Ben Askren announced the ending of his professional career. It happened during a live MMA Show on Monday. Ben said he had serious health problems and that he needs a hip replacement.

Askren came to UFC in 2019, but was unable to express himself in the promotion. He's got one win and suffered two defeats.

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