Ben Askren is in a critical condition in hospital after being struck down with a severe staph infection which developed into pneumonia.

Ben Askren has been battling pneumonia in hospital, with one former fighter falsely claiming the former UFC star had died - but his condition is now improving

Former UFC star Darren Till has quashed his ‘crazy beef’ with old rival Ben Askren, who is fighting for his life in hospital. Askren was hospitalised over the weekend with a ‘severe’ health issue, and is reportedly in a ‘critical condition’ after being hit with a staph infection and subsequently pneumonia.