Amy Askren, the wife of former UFC fighter and Olympian Ben, said that doctors are considering a lung transplant for her husband, who remains on a ventilator.

Former MMA star Ben Askren is still on a ventilator and his doctors are evaluating whether he will require a lung transplant, ...

Former UFC welterweight contender, Ben Askren may require a lung transplant as he remains in hospital, battling a severe case ...

Ben Askren remains in the hospital and may need a lung transplant as his wife gave an update on his health status.

Former UFC star and longtime Bellator MMA and ONE FC welterweight champion Ben Askren remains in hospital and is on a ...

Ben Askren isn't out of the woods yet, is fighting but may require a lung transplant, per an update from wife Amy.

Health battles in combat sports don’t always end when the final bell rings. For some fighters, the toughest rounds come long ...

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.