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,

Amy Askren, the wife of UFC star and Olympian Ben Askren, gave an update about his health after he was rushed to the hospital with severe pneumonia