Ben stepped down from professional mixed martial arts in 2019, and he suffered from a serious health crisis in 2025. Learn more about the decorated ex-fighter and wrestler. Ben Askren established ...

Ben Askren’s facing his toughest fight yet, but he’s not backing down. On July 12, 2025, the former UFC welterweight shared an Instagram video from his hospital bed, updating fans on his recovery from ...

After a grueling 59-day hospitalization, Askren has finally been released, marking a triumphant yet emotional milestone in his recovery from a life-threatening battle with pneumonia and a double lung ...

Ben Askren posted his initial reaction to a fight that happened months ago. 2025 has been an incredibly difficult year for the former UFC star and his loved ones. Askren has continued to provide ...

Ben Askren believes his wife’s persistence is what ultimately saved his life earlier this year. The former UFC fighter spent 45 days in a coma before undergoing a double lung transplant after being ...

Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren is opening up about his recent, serious health issues, including that he "died four times" and underwent a double lung transplant. In an Instagram video ...