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.

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.

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren has revealed he died "four times" during a harrowing medical ordeal, speaking through tears in ...

Ben Askren has given an update from his hospital bed after he had a double lung transplant as he got emotional while doing it ...

A deeply emotional Ben Askren has broken his silence in a candid video update from his hospital bed, shedding light on the ...

This week, Ben Askren spoke on-camera for the first time since undergoing a double lung transplant at the end of June. In addition to thanking fans for all the support he and his family have received, ...

“Shout out to Ben Askren. Just proved that he’s one of the toughest fighters of all time.” Before Ben Askren was able to ...

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 shares hospital video after lung transplant, says he “only died four times” during severe pneumonia battle.

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

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

In an Instagram post, Ben Askren updated fans and friends on his health from his hospital bed after a double-lung transplant.