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Former UFC Fighter Ben Askren Battles Severe Pneumonia

6/25/2025

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Ben Askren, the former UFC fighter, is currently battling severe pneumonia in a Wisconsin hospital and has been placed on a lung transplant list. His wife, Amy, shared that he is showing encouraging signs, including moments of awareness and even asking for coffee. The family remains hopeful for a donor and his recovery.

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Ben Askren, the former UFC fighter, is currently battling severe pneumonia in a Wisconsin hospital and has been placed on a lung transplant list. His wife, Amy, shared that he is showing encouraging signs, including moments of awareness and even asking for coffee. The family remains hopeful for a donor and his recovery.