Overview
- Ben Askren was hospitalized in Wisconsin on June 7 after a staph infection triggered severe pneumonia that compromised his immune system.
- He was unresponsive at times during his hospitalization, prompting his wife to seek prayers and privacy for their family.
- His wife told TMZ Sports that he is definitely still fighting for his life, confirming he remains in critical condition.
- Social media rumors of Askren’s death were swiftly debunked by his wife, Daniel Cormier and other MMA figures who clarified he is alive and still hospitalized.
- Fighters such as Maycee Barber and former champion Daniel Cormier have publicly offered prayers and encouragement for Askren's recovery.