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 ...

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 is finally home. An MMA and wrestling legend, Askren revealed he was released from the hospital Tuesday nearly two months after he entered due to a severe case of pneumonia. Askren ...

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 Askren shared an uplifting video on social media, showing his ability to walk again as part of his ongoing recovery from pneumonia. Askren, who made his name as an ex-Bellator and ONE Championship ...

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 ...

Ben Askren Reveals What Awakened in Him After His 45-Day Coma originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Ben Askren opens up after dying four times and waking from a 45-day coma The combat sports world has ...

Ben Askren is finally home after a tough health battle. The former UFC and Bellator fighter spent 59 days in the hospital fighting severe pneumonia. He underwent a double lung transplant to save his ...

Masvidal and Askren were once rivals in the Octagon. | Getty/UFC Jorge Masvidal once made Ben Askren a part of his personal highlight reel, but now “Gamebred” has nothing but praise and admiration for ...