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Ben Askren, Arrowhead Grad, Olympic Wrestler & UFC Fighter, Battling 'Severe Pneumonia'

Ben Askren, a 40-year-old Olympic wrestler and former MMA champion from Wisconsin, was hospitalized with severe pneumonia and is currently unresponsive.
His wife Amy Askren posted on Facebook that the pneumonia came on suddenly after an initial staph infection, and she requested prayers and privacy for their family.
Askren won championships in Bellator and ONE Championship, had a brief UFC career with a 1-2 record, and retired shortly after, focusing recently on coaching wrestling and MMA coverage.
UFC legend Chael Sonnen confirmed Askren is alive and urged the MMA community to send prayers, while Amy asked people to avoid discussing Ben's condition with their children.
Askren’s critical health status highlights the severity of staphylococcal pneumonia and has prompted public concern amid limited details about his medical condition.

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