Ben Askren feels like he's attended his own funeral – but he hasn't. He's still alive. And not only that, he's now talking.

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 ...

For the first time since his lengthy health battles, Askren was able to speak from a hospital bed to provide an update on his ...

The multi-time MMA champion said he lost 50 pounds in a 45-day period as he fought for his life in a Wisconsin hospital.

The UFC veteran and Olympic wrestler breaks his silence and details his experience with a life-threatening health scare.

Former U.S. Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren shared an emotional update for the first time since undergoing lung ...

Welcome to today's edition of Sportskeeda MMA News Roundup! A former Bellator champ paid an emotional tribute to Ben Askren.

Daniel Cormier’s News on Ben Askren’s Healing. Daniel Cormier discussed a recent show taping. “So that night that we did the episode of ‘Funky and the Champ,’ Ben was complaining about ...

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren has undergone successful surgery for a life-saving double lung transplant. The news comes six days after Ben’s wife, Amy Askren, revealed her husband was on the … ...

Jake Paul urged supporters to donate to his former opponent Ben Askren after defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on Saturday night. Former UFC star Askren, who was knocked out by Paul in 2021, is curre… ...

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren has received a double lung transplant in an encouraging update following his initial hospitalization more than three weeks ago. In a Facebook post shared Monday ...

Jake Paul made an emotional call to Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian when he learned the latest news about Ben Askren’s health. The pair were once fierce rivals leading into ...