Ex-MMA star Ben Askren battling 'severe pneumonia' in hospital, wife says Askren was an Olympian and briefly fought in UFC. By Ryan Gaydos Fox News. Published June 8, 2025 11:53am EDT.

Hartland native, a former wrestling Olympian and MMA star, Ben Askren has been hospitalized due to a case of severe pneumonia. News Sports Packers Business Suburbs Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper ...

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