Former MMA fighter and wrestler Ben Askren has detailed his time in the hospital in a new update. The athlete, who suffered a medical crisis between May 28 and July 2, posted a video on Instagram sharing that he doesn’t remember much of what happened to him.

Ben Askren details his battle with pneumonia, leading to a double lung transplant, and expresses gratitude for fan support following his near-death experience.

Ben Askren speaks for the first time after a lung transplant following severe pneumonia, sharing his near-death experience and dramatic weight loss.

MMA fans were shocked as Ben Askren revealed his near-death experience from a hospital bed. Suffering from severe pneumonia, the former UFC star under

Ben Askren feels like he's attended his own funeral – but he hasn't. ... His hospitalization and near-death experience sent shockwaves through the wrestling and combat sports communities.

Rumors of Ben Askren's death were shut down by his wife, Amy Askren, as he fights a serious medical battle for his life. Skip to main content. Sign In; NFL. NCAAF. Teams. WNBA. NBA. NCAAB. MLB. Golf.

Ben’s wife, Amy Askren, told TMZ Sports on Thursday, June 12, that her husband is “definitely still fighting” for his life. ... Wife Denies Death Rumors. By Daniel Trainor. June 12, 2025.