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

Ex-MMA fighter and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren spoke for the first time since receiving a double lung transplant following a battle with pneumonia.

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren has received a double lung transplant in an encouraging update following his initial hospitalization more than three weeks ago.

Ben Askren posts emotional video message in first statement since hospitalization In a recent post to Instagram, Askren broke his silence for the first time since his health battle kicked off.

Learn more about retired MMA fighter Ben Askren, who is making his professional boxing debut against YouTube star Jake Paul.

Ben Askren, the former UFC and MMA star, opened up about "only dying four times" as he detailed his health battle in a video from his hospital bed.

Ben Askren, the former MMA fighter, underwent a double lung transplant and claimed to have 'died four times' from pneumonia. Get an update on his health.

Ben Askren, a prominent name in the Wisconsin wrestling community and one-time Olympian, received a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia since early June.

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren is recovering from a double lung transplant after weeks awaiting a donor, his wife said on Monday.

Former mixed martial arts fighter Ben Askren received a double lung transplant, his wife said on Monday, June 30, after being hospitalized with 'severe pneumonia' weeks earlier.

Former Olympic wrestler Ben Askren is opening up about his time waiting for a lung transplant after contracting a critical case of pneumonia. Askren said in an Instagram video shared on Wednesday ...