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UFC Fighter Ben Askren 'Died 4 Times' Waiting for Double Lung Transplant
Askren is on the road to recovery after undergoing a double lung transplant and losing more than 50 lbs. during his illness ...
Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren recovering from double lung transplant
Olympic wrestler and former UFC fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia.
Ben Askren shares health update after pneumonia, double lung transplant: 'I only died four times'
Askren transitioned to MMA after an amateur wrestling career that saw him represent the United States in the 2008 Summer ...
What happened to Ben Askren? Former UFC fighter provides emotional health update
Former U.S. Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren shared an emotional update for the first time since undergoing lung ...
What happened to Ben Askren? Former wrestling star and Iowa native shares health update
Former wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren provided his first update after a months-long hospital stay and a double lung ...
UFC vet Ben Askren breaks silence in emotional first video after double lung transplant, says he 'died 4 times'
The multi-time MMA champion said he lost 50 pounds in a 45-day period as he fought for his life in a Wisconsin hospital.
Friends of Olympic wrestler Ben Askren march in his honor at the Hartland parade
Olympic wrestler and former UFC fighter, Ben Askren, will be honored in his hometown as he faces a serious health challenge.
Who Is Ben Askren? 5 Things to Know About the Ex-MMA Fighter
Ben stepped down from professional mixed martial arts in 2019, and he suffered from a serious health crisis in 2025. Learn ...
Ben Askren doesn't remember over a month of his life
Former UFC fighter and ex-Bellator and ONE champion Ben Askren knows he is lucky just to be alive. Askren is currently ...