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Former UFC Fighter Ben Askren 'Still Fighting' After Being Hospitalized with Severe Pneumonia
- Former UFC fighter Ben Askren was hospitalized with severe pneumonia, as revealed by his wife Amy on June 7, 2025.
- Askren's sudden critical condition followed a staph infection that escalated rapidly, prompting wide public concern and speculation.
- Amy Askren confirmed that Ben remains unresponsive but is "definitely still fighting," while their family requests prayers and privacy.
- Ben, aged 40, is a former Bellator welterweight champion and UFC fighter who last competed in 2019 and boxed Jake Paul in 2021.
- Ben's recovery and well-being remain uncertain, but updates confirm he is alive and receiving support from family, friends, and the MMA community.
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Former MMA fighter Ben Askren, 40, was reported dead. Completely false, it turns out. "The rumors that he is dead are completely false," his family wrote in a statement.
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UFC Star Ben Askren's Wife Denies Rumors of His Death After Hospitalization
UFC fighter Ben Askren continues to battle the severe case of pneumonia that caused him to be hospitalized over the weekend. Ben’s wife, Amy Askren, told TMZ Sports on Thursday, June 12, that her husband is “definitely still fighting” for his life. Amy shut down any chatter to the contrary, adding, “He is alive and any rumor he has died is completely false.” News of Ben’s health issue was revealed by Amy via Facebook on Saturday, June 7. UFC I…
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