Ben Askren, the guy a lot of us remember from his time in the UFC and his wrestling career, recently had a pretty bad health scare. Like, really bad. He got hit with a staph infection that ended up turning into pneumonia, and honestly, it sounds like it got serious fast. His wife Amy posted online that he wasn’t even responsive at one point and was in critical condition. That kind of news hit hard for a lot of fans because, you know, we’re used to seeing him tough it out in fights. But this? This was something else entirely.
MMA Family Showed Up With Support
The moment people found out about what happened to Ben, the MMA world lit up with messages. People like Henry Cejudo, Daniel Cormier, and even folks who’d once been rivals were all sending love and prayers. It really shows how much respect this guy has built up over the years. His wife shared that the support meant a lot, but she also asked everyone to be mindful—especially when it comes to their kids. It’s one of those situations that just reminds you how close this sport’s community can be when something real happens.
Daniel Cormier Shared a Positive Update
Thankfully, there’s been some good news too. Daniel Cormier—who does a podcast with Ben—posted an update saying that Ben is finally back home in Wisconsin. He’s not totally out of the woods yet, but just the fact that he’s no longer in the hospital is a big step. Cormier said he’s still recovering but in better spirits now. It’s comforting to know he’s around family and in a familiar place where he can heal. We don’t know when he’ll be back to work or the podcast, but that can wait. Health comes first.
What We Know So Far
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Ben fell sick during a gym event in Vegas.
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He was diagnosed with a staph infection, which turned into pneumonia.
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His condition got really serious, but doctors acted fast.
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MMA fighters and fans came together to support him.
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He’s now recovering at home with his family.
