Ben Askren, the former MMA star and champion wrestler, has survived the fight of his life. Askren, 41, headed home on Tuesday, July 22 after spending 59 days at the hospital during which he had a ...

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 ...

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’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 ...

Former UFC fighter and NCAA national champion wrestler Ben Askren revealed that he is back in the hospital due to concerns of a potential infection following his recent double lung transplant surgery.

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren has been released from the hospital following a lengthy stay that included him receiving a double lung transplant. Askren posted an emotional video, alongside his wife ...

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 ...

Former UFC fighter, MMA champ and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren is back in the hospital, weeks after he underwent a double lung transplant surgery in June. Askren, 41, shared an update on his health on ...

The notorious Jake Paul fought former UFC veteran and longtime MMA standout Ben Askren in a 2021 boxing bout, in which Paul won via first-round knockout. But Askren has become a major story in the ...

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 ...

UFC alum Ben Askren has left the toughest fight of his life a winner. Askren was discharged from the hospital this week after receiving a double lung transplant. Askren, 41, left the hospital on ...