Ben "Funky" Askren, a former MMA fighter who had a dominant stretch in the 2010s, is currently in the hospital while dealing with several illnesses. Amy Askren, Ben's wife, revealed the information on social media amid viral speculation about Askren's health.

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.

Former MMA champion Ben Askren was hospitalized after developing severe pneumonia, his wife posted on social media on Saturday.