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New York Post
20 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Ben Askren's wife reveals ex-UFC star hospitalized with severe pneumonia
Ben Askren, a former UFC star and Olympic wrestler, has been hospitalized with severe pneumonia, his wife announced on social media. 'You may have heard that my husband Ben is going through something,' Amy Askren wrote on Facebook. 'He developed severe pneumonia which came on very suddenly. He's currently in the hospital and unable to respond to anything at this time. We welcome all prayers for healing and peace.' According to CBS News, the former Bellator welterweight champion, developed the infection after originally being diagnosed with a staph infection. His wife released her statement as rumors swirled within the MMA community. 4 Ben Askren enters the ring against Ben Askren for their cruiserweight bout during Triller Fight Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 17, 2021. Getty Images for Triller 4 Ben Askren pictured with his wife Amy and one of his two daughters. Instagram @amyaskren1 Amy Askren requested privacy from the public for their family. The couple has been married since April 2010 and share three children together: daughters Alex and Andy, along with son Ozi. The family lives in Wisconsin. Amy also thanked her followers for sending 'prayers for healing and for peace' during the difficult time. 'We are trying to keep life as normal as possible for our [three] children currently and doing our best to support them thoughtfully so please refrain from discussing it with them for now,' she explained. Askren, who holds a 19-2 record in MMA, retired from the UFC in 2019. 4 Ben Askren (l.) fights Demian Maia (r.) at UFC Fight Night in Singapore on Oct. 26, 2019. Zuffa LLC via Getty Images The 40-year-old was a two-time NCAA Division I champion in wrestling at the University of Missouri. He concluded his collegiate career with a 153-8 record, which made him the winningest and most decorated wrestler in the university's history. Askren was a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team. He also won welterweight titles in Bellator MMA and One Championship before making the transition to the UFC in the later part of his career in 2019. 4 Jake Paul fights Ben Askren in their cruiserweight bout during Triller Fight Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Getty Images for Triller He went 1-2 during his time in the UFC, with his sole victory against former champion Robbie Lawler. He also lost a highly publicized boxing match against Jake Paul in April 2021.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Former UFC Fighter Ben Askren, 40, Hospitalized with ‘Severe Pneumonia' and ‘Unable to Respond,' Wife Amy Says
Ben Askren is in hospital with "severe pneumonia," his wife Amy announced in a Facebook post on Saturday, June 7 The retired MMA fighter and UFC competitor is currently 'unable to respond to anything" The health scare comes after Ben recently signed to the wrestling promotion company Real American Freestyle and was scheduled to participate in more fights this fallBen Askren has been hospitalized with a severe illness. On Saturday, June, 7, Ben's wife Amy announced in a Facebook post that the former MMA fighter, 40, is currently in hospital after developing 'severe pneumonia.' She asked for prayers as Ben is currently not responsive to treatment. 'You may have heard that my husband Ben is going through something,' Amy wrote. 'He developed severe pneumonia, which came on very suddenly. He's currently in the hospital and unable to respond to anything at this time.' 'We welcome all prayers for healing and for peace. We are trying to keep life as normal as possible for our children currently and doing our best to support them thoughtfully so please refrain from discussing it with them for now,' concluded the post. Ben and Amy have been married since 2010 and share three children, according to ESPN. Amy's post was shared after wrestling insider Pat Mineo posted about Ben's condition on X Saturday. 'Wrestling community, we need to pray for and rally around @BenAskren who is in critical condition and battling a severe staph infection 🙏🏻,' wrote Mineo, adding, 'He is also battling severe pneumonia, prayers needed!!!' During his MMA career, Ben achieved 12 consecutive MMA wins and won welterweight titles in Bellator MMA and One Championship, before retiring from the sport in 2019. The former MMA champion was also a member of Team USA in the 2008 Olympics, per ESPN and BVM Sports. In 2019, the two-time NCAA wrestling champion transitioned into UFC and in his debut fight, secured a record 1-2 victory over Robbie Lawler, per BVM Sports. In 2021, Askren fought against Jake Paul in the social media star's third career match for which he earned $690,000, according to CBS Sports. Paul, 28, defeated Askren in a technical knockout one minute and 59 seconds into the first round. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Ben's illness comes a month after he announced in a video posted on Instagram that he had signed with the new wrestling promotion company Real American Freestyle, co-founded by retired WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan. 'I just finished signing my Real American Freestyle contract,' Ben said. 'I've been waiting to wrestle. I kind of miss competition. I love fighting but I don't have time for that anymore … I'm going to whip some of these young whippersnappers, show them what the f--- it's all about.' The former MMA champion noted in the clip that he is excited to participate in more fights under the company in the fall. PEOPLE has reached out to Ben's representatives for comment. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
UFC cult hero Ben Askren rushed to hospital with 'severe' health issue as wife reveals he is 'unresponsive'
Former MMA world champion and Team USA Olympian Ben Askren has been rushed to hospital and is in critical condition. Reports surfaced this weekend that Askren had been hospitalised, with some claiming the 40-year-old had been suffering from a staph infection. The news led to an outpouring of support from the MMA community, with former UFC star Chael Sonnen writing on X: 'Ben is alive and prayers are wanted. Family choosing privacy at this time.' On Saturday Askren's wife Amy posted on Facebook to clarify that her husband is unresponsive after being hospitalised following a sudden bout of pneumonia. She also asked for fans to respect the privacy of their three children. 'You may have heard that my husband Ben is going through something,' Amy posted on Facebook. 'He developed severe pneumonia which came on very suddenly. 'He's currently in the hospital and unable to respond to anything at this time. 'We welcome all prayers for healing and for peace. 'We are trying to keep life as normal as possible for our children currently and doing our best to support them thoughtfully so please refrain from discussing it with them for now.' Known for his suffocating grappling skills, Askren made his MMA debut in 2009 after a decorated collegiate wrestling career that saw him become a two-time NCAA division 1 champion. The 2008 Olympian would go on a decade-long undefeated streak inside the cage, winning world titles in Bellator and ONE and was widely regarded as one of the best fighters in the world outside the UFC. Despite a fractious relationship with UFC president Dana White, Askren would go on to make his Octagon debut in 2019 after a trade deal involving former flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson. After defeating Robbie Lawler in his UFC debut, Askren would go on to suffer back-to-back losses against Jorge Masvidal and Demian Maia before announcing his retirement from the sport. Despite undergoing major hip surgery after hanging up his gloves, helater returned to competition, losing to Jake Paul via first-round TKO in April 2021. Since then Askren has co-hosted the Funky and the Champ podcast alongside his Olympic team-mate Daniel Cormier.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Former UFC Fighter Ben Askren, 40, Hospitalized with ‘Severe Pneumonia' and ‘Unable to Respond,' Wife Amy Says
Ben Askren is in hospital with "severe pneumonia," his wife Amy announced in a Facebook post on Saturday, June 7 The retired MMA fighter and UFC competitor is currently 'unable to respond to anything" The health scare comes after Ben recently signed to the wrestling promotion company Real American Freestyle and was scheduled to participate in more fights this fallBen Askren has been hospitalized with a severe illness. On Saturday, June, 7, Ben's wife Amy announced in a Facebook post that the former MMA fighter, 40, is currently in hospital after developing 'severe pneumonia.' She asked for prayers as Ben is currently not responsive to treatment. 'You may have heard that my husband Ben is going through something,' Amy wrote. 'He developed severe pneumonia, which came on very suddenly. He's currently in the hospital and unable to respond to anything at this time.' 'We welcome all prayers for healing and for peace. We are trying to keep life as normal as possible for our children currently and doing our best to support them thoughtfully so please refrain from discussing it with them for now,' concluded the post. Ben and Amy have been married since 2010 and share three children, according to ESPN. Amy's post was shared after wrestling insider Pat Mineo posted about Ben's condition on X Saturday. 'Wrestling community, we need to pray for and rally around @BenAskren who is in critical condition and battling a severe staph infection 🙏🏻,' wrote Mineo, adding, 'He is also battling severe pneumonia, prayers needed!!!' During his MMA career, Ben achieved 12 consecutive MMA wins and won welterweight titles in Bellator MMA and One Championship, before retiring from the sport in 2019. The former MMA champion was also a member of Team USA in the 2008 Olympics, per ESPN and BVM Sports. In 2019, the two-time NCAA wrestling champion transitioned into UFC and in his debut fight, secured a record 1-2 victory over Robbie Lawler, per BVM Sports. In 2021, Askren fought against Jake Paul in the social media star's third career match for which he earned $690,000, according to CBS Sports. Paul, 28, defeated Askren in a technical knockout one minute and 59 seconds into the first round. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Ben's illness comes a month after he announced in a video posted on Instagram that he had signed with the new wrestling promotion company Real American Freestyle, co-founded by retired WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan. 'I just finished signing my Real American Freestyle contract,' Ben said. 'I've been waiting to wrestle. I kind of miss competition. I love fighting but I don't have time for that anymore … I'm going to whip some of these young whippersnappers, show them what the f--- it's all about.' The former MMA champion noted in the clip that he is excited to participate in more fights under the company in the fall. PEOPLE has reached out to Ben's representatives for comment. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former UFC star Ben Askren 'unable to respond' after hospitalization for severe pneumonia
Ben Askren's wife is asking for prayers as the former MMA and wrestling legend has been hospitalized. According to his wife Amy, a sudden and severe onset of pneumonia has rendered her husband "unable to respond to anything" at this time, and she asked for "prayers for healing and for peace" as well as respect for her children. No other details have been revealed at this time. "You may have heard that my husband Ben is going through something," Amy Askren wrote on her personal Facebook page. He developed severe pneumonia, which came on very suddenly. He's currently in the hospital and unable to respond to anything at this time. We welcome all prayers for healing and for peace. We are trying to keep life as normal as possible for our children currently and doing our best to support them thoughtfully, so please refrain from discussing it with them for now." Askren, 40, retired from MMA in 2019 but returned for a one-off boxing bout vs. Jake Paul in 2021. Widely considered one of the greatest amateur wrestlers in U.S. history, Askren remains heavily involved with the wrestling community and recently joined Hulk Hogan's Real American Freestyle. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Former UFC star Ben Askren 'unable to respond' after hospitalization for severe pneumonia
