Olympic wrestler and former UFC fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia ...

Olympic wrestler and former UFC fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia.

Former Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren says his heart stopped four times, leading to him receiving a double lung ...

In his first update since his life-saving surgery, Askren said he had no memories from May 28 through July 2 but is starting ...

Former Olympic wrestler Ben Askren is opening up about his time waiting for a lung transplant after contracting a critical ...

In an Instagram post, Ben Askren updated fans and friends on his health from his hospital bed after a double-lung transplant.

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

And now not long removed from Askren’s successful double lung transplant, his biggest rival ever Jorge Masvidal has sent him ...

The former mixed martial arts fighter underwent a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia, and he ‘died four ...

Ben Askren reflects back on the medical journey he’s undergone over the past couple of months where a severe case of pneumonia eventually led to him needing a double lung transplant to survive.

On July 12, 2025, Ben Askren took to his official Instagram to give an update on his health status. In a video which he captioned: “Quick update…I will not feel sorry for myself,” the 40-year-old ...

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