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New Developments in Ben Askren’s Recovery

It is being reported by MMA Weekly that Ben Askren has been readmitted into the hospital following a complication with his double lung transplant recovery.

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Strangest Knockouts in UFC History

The UFC constantly provides us with discussion topics, however, what are the strangest knockouts in UFC history? We see knockouts as a result of punches, think Ilia Topuria against Charles Oliveira and kicks, think Islam Makhachev knocking out Alexander Volkanovski, but we aren’t talking about those knockouts.

Ben Askren News / BoxingNews.com / July 29

Ben Askren Returns To Hospital After Chest Infection

Ben Askren has been hospitalized again following a chest infection, which came shortly after the news that he had come home. Askren had been in the hospital after suffering from a 58-day battle with pneumonia, which began in June.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 28

Ben Askren back in hospital after life-saving double lung transplant: ‘Not all sunshine and rainbows’

Former UFC star Ben Askren has given an update from the hospital. The former Bellator and ONE Champion nearly lost his life this summer after battling a staph infection and severe case of pneumonia.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 28

Ben Askren Inspires Millions with Exercise Bike Workout Recovering from Double Lung Transplant

The life of Ben Askren took an unforeseen turn towards the end of May. A staph infection turned into pneumonia, and the former UFC fighter required a double lung transplant to survive.

Ben Askren reveals his reaction to receiving support from former rivals Jake Paul and Jorge Masvidal

The combat sports world has been sending their support to Ben Askren and his family during their time of need. In June, news shockingly broke that Askren was in critical condition as he battled a severe staph infection and pneumonia.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26

‘I can’t walk’… Ben Askren shares defiant message as he reveals body transformation after double lung transplant

Ben Askren has bared all to fans as he showed off just how severe his bodily changes have been following a life-saving surgery. The legendary former Bellator and ONE FC champion, who fought three times in the UFC, required a double lung transplant after a staph infection led to a severe bout of pneumonia earlier this year.

Ben Askren Reveals Jake Paul, Jorge Masvidal Messages After Lung Transplant Surgery

While Ben Askren was formerly a world champion MMA fighter and world-renowned wrestler before he nearly lost his life after complications from having pneumonia

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 23

Positive Ben Askren Update

It is being reported that after spending 59 days in a hospital in Wisconsin, former UFC and Bellator legend Ben Askren has been released and headed home.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 23

Ben Askren exposes lying celebrities for false surgery donations

Ben Askren's life-threatening battle with pneumonia saw an entire community come together in hopes Askren made it through alive. However, it seems not everybody's intentions were pure.

MMA News / Rock M Nation / July 23

Commute: Former Mizzou Wrestler Ben Askren Released From Hospital

The Morning Commute for Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025. Today we’re talking about Ben Askren. Former Mizzou wrestler Ben Askren posted a video that announced he was released from the hospital on Tuesday nearly two months after he entered due to a severe case of pneumonia.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 23

Ben Askren released from hospital after 59 days

Former UFC and Bellator fighter Ben Askren turned 41 and hoped to be released from the hospital on his birthday. Disappointed, but positive, Askren provided an update hoping to be discharged. On Tuesday, Askren revealed that he had been released from the hospital after 59 days following having a double lung transplant surgery.

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MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Ben Askren Shares Triumphant News After Narrowly Surviving Deadly Health Scare

MMA and wrestling figurehead Ben Askren’s health crisis began in late May when a severe case of pneumonia, which stemmed from a staph infection, rapidly deteriorated his condition and led him to ventilator dependence and a month-long coma.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 22

Ben Askren departs the hospital in emotional health update after double lung transplant

Ben Askren has been officially released from the hospital after a 59-day treatment. Former UFC star Ben Askren is heading home after 59 days in a hospital bed which included a double lung transplant.

MMA News / KO on SI / July 22

Ben Askren Makes Massive Announcement Amid Life-Threatening Lung Surgery

The notorious Jake Paul fought former UFC veteran and longtime MMA standout Ben Askren in a 2021 boxing bout, in which Paul won via first-round knockout.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 21

Ben Askren to remain hospitalized following transplant

It is being reported that UFC and Bellator fighter Ben Askren will remain hospitalized after double lung transplant. Askren turned 41 on last Friday. In early June, Askren’s wife, Amy publicly revealed that he was hospitalized but it was for “severe pneumonia” in a Nevada hospital.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 19

Ben Askren remains hospitalized, provides latest health update

Former UFC and Bellator fighter Ben Askren turned 41 on Friday while he remains hospitalized in Wisconsin recovering from a double lung transplant. In

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 10

Ben Askren Speaks Out After Lung Transplant – ‘I Died Four Times’

Ben Askren has addressed his fans from the hospital bed in the aftermath of his double lung transplant. Askren has been facing a major battle with his health after he was hospitalized with pneumonia.

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9

Ben Askren says he ‘died four times’ during health scare

Ben Askren on Wednesday appeared on camera to share a message with his fans for the first time since his significant health scare.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / July 1

Former Mizzou Wrestler, MMA Fighter Undergoes Lung Transplant: The Buzz

After being struck with a severe case of pneumonia, former Missouri wrestler Ben Askren received a successful double lung transplant surgery on Monday, according to his wife, Amy Askren.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 25

Ben Askren Receives Great News

Ben Askren has been notified that he will be added on the transplant list as he continue to fight during his recovery. Ben Askren remains hospitalized and in need of a lung transplant in his home state of Wisconsin, but his other organs are “OK” according to his wife, Amy.

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17

Ben Askren might need lung transplant

Famous wrestling/MMA figure Ben Askren may need a lung transplant as he continues to deal with serious health issues.

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 9

Ben Askren in hospital with severe pneumonia, staph infection

Prominent MMA and wrestling figure Ben Askren is in the hospital with severe pneumonia, his wife disclosed via social media on Saturday. Amy Askren shared a post on her Facebook page that provided an update about her husband.