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Former Mizzou wrestler Ben Askren battles pneumonia, may need lung transplant
Ben Askren, the most decorated wrestler in Missouri Tigers history, is battling pneumonia and may require a lung transplant.
Former UFC star Ben Askren may need lung transplant with wife ‘praying for a miracle’
Former MMA champion and UFC contender Ben Askren remains in an uphill health battle. His wife, Amy Askren, posted on Facebook ...
New Update Reveals Emotional Details on UFC Veteran’s Ongoing Health Battle
Health battles in combat sports don’t always end when the final bell rings. For some fighters, the toughest rounds come long ...
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Ben Askren's wife shares major health update on ex-UFC star as lung transplant evaluation process begins: "Ben is still on ventilator"
However, Askren's wife Amy recently revealed on her Facebook post that 'Funky' may require a lung transplant. Combat sports news outlet MMA Fighting posted her updates on X, which said: ...
Ben Askren still on ventilator, might require lung transplant
Former MMA star Ben Askren is still on a ventilator and his doctors are evaluating whether he will require a lung transplant, ...
UFC veteran Ben Askren 'in limbo' and fighting for life in hospital; wife provides update
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 ...