Former UFC fighter and Bellator champion Ben Askren is in critical condition after contracting pneumonia. After several reports that Askren was facing a significant health scare due to a staph infection, a Facebook post by his wife, Amy, was shared on social media.

Hartland native, a former wrestling Olympian and MMA star, Ben Askren has been hospitalized due to a case of severe pneumonia

Ben Askren, a Hartland native known for his success as an MMA champion, former UFC fighter, and Olympic wrestler, has been hospitalized with a severe case of pneumonia. Askren’s wife Amy shared an update about his condition on social media In addition to pneumonia,