UFC alum Ben Askren is under evaluation for a lung transplant after contracting severe pneumonia, according to his wife, Amy. Askren is currently on a ventilator as doctors continue to evaluate his health.
Last week, Askren’s wife revealed he was in critical condition after a staph infection led to severe pneumonia. Askren, 40, is currently hospitalized in his home state of Wisconsin. On Tuesday, Amy offered an update through social media.
“I’m still praying for a miracle with his current lungs, but they are currently starting the evaluation process for a lung transplant,” Amy wrote on Facebook. “Please pray for his continued healing, and if transplant is the solution, that he can get on the list quickly and easily.
“I know transplants are such a blessing and I’m overwhelmed at the thought of him receiving a gift like that. No one would take better care of that gift than Ben.”
Amy had initially hoped that Askren would provide the updates himself. Askren has thus far managed to open his eyes and squeeze hands….
