Olympic wrestler and former UFC fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia.

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 ...

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

Former Olympic wrestler Ben Askren is opening up about his time waiting for a lung transplant after contracting a critical ...

In an Instagram post, Ben Askren updated fans and friends on his health from his hospital bed after a double-lung transplant.

Ex-MMA fighter and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren spoke for the first time since receiving a double lung transplant following a ...

And now not long removed from Askren’s successful double lung transplant, his biggest rival ever Jorge Masvidal has sent him ...

Ben Askren reflects back on the medical journey he’s undergone over the past couple of months where a severe case of pneumonia eventually led to him needing a double lung transplant to survive.

The former mixed martial arts fighter underwent a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia, and he ‘died four ...

On July 12, 2025, Ben Askren took to his official Instagram to give an update on his health status. In a video which he captioned: “Quick update…I will not feel sorry for myself,” the 40-year-old ...

Ben Askren gives first hospital update after double lung transplant, reflecting on his survival and wife’s support with ...