Former mixed martial arts star Ben Askren was in the hospital battling a severe illness, his wife said in a post on Facebook over the weekend.

Former MMA champion Ben Askren was hospitalized after developing severe pneumonia, his wife posted on social media on Saturday.

Prominent MMA and wrestling figure Ben Askren is in the hospital with severe pneumonia, his wife disclosed via social media.

Askren, 40, suffered a staph infection and contracted pneumonia before being rushed to hospital to be put on a ventilator in critical condition and receive a life-saving double lung transplant.

MMA icon Ben Askren is “unresponsive” in hospital after being struck down by severe pneumonia. The former MMA and wrestling star infamously came out of retirement to face Jake Paul in a… ...

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren has received a double lung transplant in an encouraging update following his initial hospitalization more than three weeks ago.

Former MMA star Ben Askren, 40, is fighting for his life in a Wisconsin hospital.

Former UFC star Ben Askren's wife, Amy, provided a health update on her husband after he was hospitalized with a severe illness.

Former mixed martial arts fighter Ben Askren received a double lung transplant, his wife said on Monday, June 30, after being hospitalized with 'severe pneumonia' weeks earlier.

Ben Askren is now showing signs of responsiveness in hospital but is still in a serious condition and fighting for his life in hospital. The ex-MMA star, 40, was hospitalised after contracting ...

Prominent MMA and wrestling figure Ben Askren is in the hospital with severe pneumonia, his wife disclosed via social media on Saturday. Amy Askren shared a post on her Facebook page that provided ...

Former MMA champion Ben Askren was hospitalized after developing severe pneumonia, his wife posted on social media on Saturday.