Former UFC fighter Ben Askren is recovering from a double lung transplant, his wife said on Monday. Askren had been in hospital with severe lung damage caused by a sudden bout of pneumonia during ...

Ben Askren enters the ring on April 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Jeff Kravitz/Getty Amy first announced her husband was on the transplant list on June 24 in a separate post on Facebook.

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 ...

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.

MMA legend Ben Askren, 40, underwent a double lung transplant in Wisconsin after a sudden health crisis in early June 2025. A severe staph infection led to pneumonia, requiring a ventilator and ECMO.

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Ben Askren is on the road to recovery. Days after he was placed on the transplant list for severe pneumonia, the former Olympic wrestler, boxer and mixed martial artist received a double lung ...

Ben Askren, who won two state wrestling champions at Arrowhead and later became an Olympian, received a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia since early June.

Former UFC fighter and Bellator champion Ben Askren is in critical condition after contracting pneumonia. After several reports that Askren was facing a significant health scare due to a staph ...

Ex-MMA champion Ben Askren has undergone successful double lung transplant surgery, per his wife, Amy Askren, on her personal Facebook page. "We are so thankful to share that Ben has received a ...

WTF Ben Askren’s health insurance won’t cover lung transplants. He needs fsking DOUBLE lung transplant?! American insur. Comps make me soooo angry they don’t wanna pay for %*^£€&$.