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The UFC world has united in a wave of support for Ben Askren, the former Olympic wrestler and star of the sport, who recently ...
Former UFC welterweight standout Ben Askren has delivered an uplifting message amid his double transplant surgery ...
Dana White has spoken about his role in Ben Askren’s medical care, though he seemed reluctant to go into detail. The ...
Many in the combat sports world have reached out to share their love and offering assistance. This includes UFC CEO and ...
Following UFC Nashville, UFC boss Dana White was asked to clarify if he had made any donation to Ben Askren’s family during his battle with pneumonia that led to him getting a double lung transplant.
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.
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 says he let the challenges he's faced over the last month affect him ... admitting he's felt sorry for himself -- but, now, that's all over.
In his latest video update, former welterweight champion Ben Askren looked considerably improved from his previous post, speaking more clearly and having shaved and had a haircut. The fighter recalled ...
This week, Ben Askren spoke on-camera for the first time since undergoing a double lung transplant at the end of June. In ...
The YouTuber-turned-boxer quietly donated a significant sum of money for a double lung transplant after Askren's near-fatal ...
Dana White calls Ben Askren’s recovery “unbelievable” and says “he doesn’t even look the same” after waking up from a serious ...