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Ben Askren Hits Mats, Wrestles Just Months After Undergoing Double Lung Transplant

Published: 11/07/2025

Just months after Ben Askren was hospitalized with a severe staph infection that led to life-threatening pneumonia and ultimately a double lung transplant ... the former UFC star is back doing what he loves, posting a video of himself hitting the wrestling mats! Askren shared the video to his…

Ben Askren Says Prognosis Is Great After Lung Transplant Surgery

Published: 07/26/2025

Even though he's got a new pair of lungs, Ben Askren says doctors have assured him he's fully capable of living a lengthy, healthy life. The former UFC star sat with TMZ Sports just days after he returned home from his weekslong battle with a horrific case of pneumonia ... and while he's down a…

Ben Askren Released From Hospital After Lung Transplant

Published: 07/22/2025

Fantastic news from Ben Askren -- the former UFC star is finally leaving the hospital and heading home ... and shared the update with a deeply emotional video for his supporters. "What's up, guys?? Day 59, I'm out," Funky said alongside his wife, Amy, minutes ago ... adding a bit of humor to…

Ben Askren's Wife Warns Supporters of Scam Accounts Amid Ex-UFC Star's Recovery

Published: 07/22/2025

Ben Askren's wife is calling on his supporters to be cautious of scammers looking to cash in on his medical issues ... alerting her followers of fake donation requests as he recovers from a double lung transplant. Amy Askren gave fans the heads-up on her social media page on Monday ... providing a…

Ben Askren Admits He Lamented Unfair Situation in Hospital During Health Trouble

Published: 07/12/2025

Ben Askren says he let the medical challenges he's faced over the last month affect him ... admitting he's felt sorry for himself -- but, now, that's all over. The MMA standout posted a video from a hospital bed Saturday morning ... giving fans another update on his condition and putting into…

Ben Askren Provides Update From Hospital Bed After Lung Transplant

Published: 07/09/2025

Former UFC star Ben Askren was deeply emotional as he addressed his serious health battle for the first time ... saying the experience was almost like watching his own funeral. The 40-year-old shared a video from his hospital bed on Wednesday ... revealing he doesn't remember anything that…

Ben Askren Undergoes Double Lung Transplant Surgery

Published: 06/30/2025

Ben Askren has undergone double lung transplant surgery ... and following the procedure, his wife shared she's now full of optimism about his future. Amy Askren wrote on her Facebook page early Monday morning that amid a fierce battle with pneumonia, Ben was able to find a donor and obtain a new…

Ben Askren On Lung Transplant List Amid Pneumonia Battle

Published: 06/24/2025

Ben Askren's wife just provided an update amid the former UFC star's serious health issues ... revealing he has been placed on a lung transplant list. Amy shared the news on her Facebook ... asking fans to "pray he can get stronger and stay stable while he waits, and they find an amazing match for…

Ben Askren Might Need Lung Transplant As Pneumonia Battle Continues, Wife Says

Published: 06/17/2025

Ben Askren's wife says the ex-UFC star is still fighting pneumonia ... but the battle has gotten so intense, he might now need a lung transplant. Ben, as you know, was hospitalized earlier this month after he developed a lung ailment following a bout with staph infection. On Tuesday, Amy Askren…

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