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Ben Askren's recovery timeline leading up to recently receiving a double lung transplant has gripped the combat sports world with one of Bellator's most ...
A former Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion recently revealed that his foundation for competition was laid by accepting ...
Former Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren says his heart stopped four times, leading to him receiving a double lung ...
Olympic wrestler and former UFC fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia.
UFC fighters past and present react to Ben Askren's first video following a double lung transplant at the end of June.
Ben stepped down from professional mixed martial arts in 2019, and he suffered from a serious health crisis in 2025. Learn ...
Bellator MMA Fighters While Bellator MMA signs some of the top talent in the world, they have developed a reputation of signing former UFC Fighters for their big name status, and older fighters.
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The latest update from Amy Askren, the former UFC star’s wife, was a positive one last week as she confirmed he had been ...
Drew is an MMA writer that regularly watches regional events in addition to major promotions such as the UFC, PFL, Bellator, and ONE Championship. He joined MMA Knockout when it was founded in 2023.
Former MMA champion, UFC fighter and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren has received a double lung transplant during a weekslong hospital stay for severe pneumonia, according to his wife, Amy.