Former MMA champion Ben Askren remains hospitalized from severe pneumonia and may now require a lung transplant, per his wife ...

Askren retired from MMA after a brief three-fight run in the UFC that took place entirely in 2019. "Funky" went 1-2 in the promotion, memorably defeating soon-to-be UFC Hall of Famer Robbie Lawler ...

MMA legend Ben Askren is continuing to fight for his life and is being prepared for a possible lung transplant.

MMA and wrestling legend Ben Askren continues to battle in a Wisconsin hospital, according to his wife. Askren, 40, is ...

Josh Thomson, former UFC fighter, slams trolls targeting Ben Askren during his hospitalization for severe pneumonia in June 2025.