Overview

• Ben Askren was admitted to the hospital on June 7 after suddenly developing severe pneumonia coupled with a staph infection.
• He remains in critical condition and is currently unresponsive as medical teams continue treatment.
• His wife, Amy Askren, urged the public to pray and respect the family’s wish for privacy to maintain normalcy for their children.
• Wrestling coach Tom Ryan and former UFC stars Chael Sonnen and Henry Cejudo have publicly called for prayers and support.
• Fans and peers in the MMA and wrestling communities have flooded social media with messages of hope and solidarity.