Ben Askren’s wife provides positive update after former UFC star undergoes double lung transplant - The former Bellator ...

Iowa native Ben Askren is competing at RAF11 in his first wrestling match since receiving a double lung transplant in the summer of 2025.

Against the odds, less than a year after nearing dying and undergoing a double lung transplant, Ben Askren is returning to the wrestling mats.

Former UFC fighter and NCAA champion wrestler Ben Askren is ready to return to competition a year after receiving a double ...

One year ago, Ben Askren was in a medically induced coma. Today, he announced his return to wrestling competition. Askren was placed in a coma for 45 days due to complications from a staph infection ...

There’s a path to move forward for UFC star Ben Askren. Earlier this month, the former Bellator and ONE world champion was in critical condition following a severe staph infection and pneumonia.

Ben Askren played a big part in many top fighters’ careers, and Bellator champion Corey Anderson has explained just how important he was to his life in and out of the cage. Legendary former ONE ...

Ben Askren believes his wife’s persistence is what ultimately saved his life earlier this year. The former UFC fighter spent 45 days in a coma before undergoing a double lung transplant after being ...

UFC alum Ben Askren is under evaluation for a lung transplant after contracting severe pneumonia, according to his wife, Amy. Askren is currently on a ventilator as doctors continue to evaluate his ...

Ben Askren walked with his children to his exhibit and newly presented plaque at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and went into dad mode. Answering questions, explaining the history and enjoying ...

Former UFC fighter and NCAA national champion wrestler Ben Askren revealed that he is back in the hospital due to concerns of a potential infection following his recent double lung transplant surgery.