Ben Askren weighing in prior to his 2021 boxing match against Jake Paul. Getty Images for Triller “I’m hopeful that in coming weeks Ben will be able to give the next update, but hopefully he ...

MMA Ben Askren reveals he ‘only died four times’ in first update since double lung transplant surgery By Dylan Svoboda Published July 9, 2025, 9:03 p.m. ET ...

Former MMA fighter and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren has spoken out for the first time since receiving a double lung transplant following a battle with pneumonia. In a video posted to Instagram on ...

Former U.S. Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren shared an emotional update Wednesday, for the first time since undergoing double lung transplant surgery. Askren developed pneumonia ...

Former UFC fighter and wrestling champion Ben Askren is being evaluated for a possible lung transplant, his wife revealed Tuesday, after he was hospitalized with a severe case of pneumonia.

Former UFC fighter and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant after being hospitalised with severe pneumonia, his wife Amy announced on Monday. The 40-year-old, who was ...

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren, who has been hospitalized in Wisconsin after a severe case of pneumonia, said in a post on social media Wednesday that he had ...

Former MMA star Ben Askren received a double lung transplant after severe pneumonia, with wife Amy expressing gratitude to the donor's family as he begins recovery from life support.

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Askren, who was born in 1984, also vowed to work hard on his road to recovery. “I’m more motivated than ever to get back and do what I can to help out the best I can to help out,” he said.

Askren retired from MMA after a loss to Demian Maia in October 2019. He had a record of 19-2 with one no contest. Askren made a brief return to combat sports in April 2021, when he fought social ...