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 ...

Askren transitioned to MMA after an amateur wrestling career that saw him represent the United States in the 2008 Summer ...

Former UFC star Ben Askren opened up about his terrifying health ordeal from his hospital bed on Tuesday, posting a video ...

Longtime MMA star Ben Askren (who lost to Jake Paul in a 2021 boxing bout) is now on the other side of a fight for his life ...

Social media star-turned pro boxer Jake Paul showed respect for former opponent Ben Askren as the former UFC star fights a ...

Ben stepped down from professional mixed martial arts in 2019, and he suffered from a serious health crisis in 2025. Learn ...

Askren is on the road to recovery after undergoing a double lung transplant and losing more than 50 lbs. during his illness ...

UFC fighter and former Olympic wrestler Ben Askren is sharing an update after being hospitalized with severe pneumonia. In a ...

After severe pneumonia required him to have a <a href=" lung transplant, former UFC star Ben Askren provided an update on his ...

Ben Askren has taken to social media to give his fans an update on his health following his lung transplant. Last month, the former UFC and Olympic fighter was taken to the hospital due to what was ...

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