Ben Askren, a former Olympic wrestler, boxer and mixed martial artist, is opening up about his time waiting for a lung transplant after contracting a critical case of pneumonia. In a candid Instagram ...

Jake Paul is praising former opponent Ben Askren as “one of the toughest fighters of all time” after a life-threatening battle with pneumonia. In the wake of Askren’s latest health update Wednesday, ...

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 ...

Jake Paul has continued to share his support for a former opponent in his time of need. The combat sports world rallied around Ben Askren following the news of the former UFC fighter’s serious health ...

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren, who has been hospitalized in Wisconsin after a severe case of pneumonia, said in a post on social media Wednesday that he had ...

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 ...

Former UFC fighter and Bellator Welterweight champion Ben Askren was seen standing up in a walker and looking in much better shape after his double-lung transplant due to severe pneumonia. Askren was ...

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 ...

Askren is on the road to recovery after undergoing a double lung transplant and losing more than 50 lbs. during his illness Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been ...