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Ben Askren is hospitalized with severe pneumonia and is currently unresponsive, according to his wife.

Amy Askren asked for prayers and requested privacy, especially regarding their children.

Askren is a former MMA champion and now focuses on wrestling coaching and podcasting.

Former UFC star Ben Askren is currently hospitalized with severe pneumonia "unable to respond" to treatment, according to his wife.

What they're saying:

"You may have heard that my husband Ben is going through something," Amy Askren posted on Facebook . "He developed severe pneumonia which came on very suddenly."

"He’s currently in the hospital and unable to respond to anything at this time," she continued.

What you can do:

Amy said she's asking for prayers for healing and peace. She also asks pe

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