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 ...

Retired UFC fighter Ben Askren made headlines recently after he connected with past rival Jorge Masvidal as they let go of ...

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 ...

Ben Askren believes his wife’s persistence is what ultimately saved his life earlier this year. The former UFC fighter spent 45 days in a coma before undergoing a double lung transplant after being ...

Ben Askren says Dana White blocked his UFC path in 2013 despite repeated interest. What followed was a public feud, a failed ...

The combat sports world has been sending their support to Ben Askren and his family during their time of need. In June, news shockingly broke that Askren was in critical condition as he battled a ...

UFC alum Ben Askren has left the toughest fight of his life a winner. Askren was discharged from the hospital this week after receiving a double lung transplant. Askren, 41, left the hospital on ...

For those questioning the cause of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champ Kyle Busch’s death, former UFC contender Ben Askren says ...

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren announced he was released from a hospital Tuesday after a battle with severe pneumonia led to a double-lung transplant. The 40-year-old Askren posted a video update from ...

Ben Askren has recently been in the spotlight not for his fights in the octagon, but for the sheer heart he’s shown outside of it. The former UFC star underwent a double lung transplant after ...

Ben Askren's life turned upside down in 2025 ... he battled severe pneumonia that resulted in a 59-day hospital stay and a double lung transplant ... but thankfully, he tells TMZ Sports he's going ...