Former mixed martial arts fighter Ben Askren received a double lung transplant, his wife said on Monday, June 30, after being hospitalized with 'severe pneumonia' weeks earlier.

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren turned to Christianity after he was diagnosed with a severe case of pneumonia, which ...

After a 45-day coma, multiple cardiac arrests, and a life-saving double lung transplant, former UFC star Ben Askren has ...

Former mixed martial artist Ben Askren was in a comatose state for 45 days. He also had to undergo a double lung transplant ...

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren says he found faith after undergoing a double lung transplant last month. The 40-year-old said ...

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren has opened up about his faith after a 45-day coma due as he waited for a double lung transplant.

UFC CEO Dana White promised the mixed martial arts company is working with the Trump administration to fulfill President ...

Ben stepped down from professional mixed martial arts in 2019, and he suffered from a serious health crisis in 2025. Learn more about the decorated ex-fighter and wrestler.

Ben Askren was readmitted to the hospital due to concerns of an infection following double lung transplant surgery.

Al Bello/Getty; Ben Askren/Instagram Ben Askren in April 2021 and on July 9, 2025. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Askren at a UFC Fight Night event on October 26, 2019 in Singapore.

Just days after returning home, Ben Askren is now back in hospital after a new infection was spotted by doctors. Former UFC star and MMA icon Askren was hospitalised in a critical condition with ...