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Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren recovering from double lung transplant
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren, who has been hospitalized in Wisconsin after a severe case ...
Wrestler, MMA fighter Ben Askren recounts double lung transplant: ‘I only died four times’
Former Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren says his heart stopped four times, leading to him receiving a double lung ...
UFC Fighter Ben Askren 'Died 4 Times' Waiting for Double Lung Transplant
Askren is on the road to recovery after undergoing a double lung transplant and losing more than 50 lbs. during his illness ...
What happened to Ben Askren? Former UFC fighter provides emotional health update
Former U.S. Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren shared an emotional update for the first time since undergoing lung ...
Who Is Ben Askren? 5 Things to Know About the Ex-MMA Fighter
Ben stepped down from professional mixed martial arts in 2019, and he suffered from a serious health crisis in 2025. Learn ...
Ben Askren doesn't remember over a month of his life
Former UFC fighter and ex-Bellator and ONE champion Ben Askren knows he is lucky just to be alive. Askren is currently ...
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‘Everything I have is because of Ben Askren’… Corey Anderson pays emotional tribute to MMA legend amid health battle
The latest update from Amy Askren, the former UFC star’s wife, was a positive one last week as she confirmed he had been ...
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Ex-MMA champion credits 'mentor' Ben Askren, UFC 319 poster revealed, fans slam BJ Penn over bizarre claims about Kayla Harrison: MMA News Roundup
Welcome to today's edition of Sportskeeda MMA News Roundup! A former Bellator champ paid an emotional tribute to Ben Askren.