Former UFC star Ben Askren remains to be deep within the throes of a battle with pneumonia, his spouse stated on Thursday morning.

In a message to TMZ Sports activities, Amy Askren confirmed her husband is “undoubtedly nonetheless combating” for his life.

Amy revealed again on June 7 that Ben had been hospitalized after he had “developed extreme pneumonia.” She indicated the state of affairs was dire — writing on her Fb web page Ben was “unable to answer something presently.”

In ensuing updates, she’s repeatedly requested for prayers.

Ben’s good buddy and “Funky & The Champ” co-host, Daniel Cormier, was capable of present a little bit of optimistic observe for Askren followers on Wednesday evening … when he stated on his YouTube web page Ben had lately returned to his house in Wisconsin.

“He is together with his household, his lovely spouse, Amy, and all people is simply sort of praying that Ben will get higher,” Cormier stated.

Ben final fought within the UFC in 2019 and misplaced to Demian Maia. He is gotten in knowledgeable ring just one time since — when he was TKO’ed by Jake Paul in an April 2021 boxing match.

Ben reportedly developed the case of pneumonia following a staph an infection prognosis.