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.

The MMA and wrestling communities have rallied around former UFC fighter Ben Askren after it was announced by his wife, Amy Askren, that he was in critical condition. The 40-year-old fighter, known for his dominant wrestling and memorable UFC stint,

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.