The 35-year-old is officially retiring from MMA.
is calling it a career -- the 35-year-old is officially retiring from MMA after revealing his hip is shot.'s MMA Show on Monday saying,"I'm retiring from the sport of MMA. Frankly, I'm retiring from everything."
The biggest issue for Askren -- widely considered one of the best grapplers in the world -- is his jacked-up hip ... which he's been dealing with for the past few years. In fact, Askren says his doctor is recommending a full hip replacement -- and since he's already 35, it ain't exactly a recipe for a comeback.
"I got really emotional the other day because I just started thinking about all the great experiences I've had and how lucky I've been to have the amount of success I've had," Askren said. Ben was famously included in the blockbuster UFC, ONE Championship trade back in 2018 involving MMA legend
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