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Ben Askren shares health update after pneumonia, double lung transplant: 'I only died four times'
Askren transitioned to MMA after an amateur wrestling career that saw him represent the United States in the 2008 Summer Olympics. He quickly found success in the cage after winning the Bellator Season 2 welterweight tournament before capturing the welterweight title in 2010.'
UFC Fighter Ben Askren 'Died 4 Times' Waiting for Double Lung Transplant
Askren is on the road to recovery after undergoing a double lung transplant and losing more than 50 lbs. during his illness
Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren recovering from double lung transplant
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren, who has been hospitalized in Wisconsin after a severe case of pneumonia, said in a post on social media Wednesday that he had undergone a double lung transplant and is in recovery.
Wrestler, MMA fighter Ben Askren recounts double lung transplant: ‘I only died four times’
Former Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren says his heart stopped four times, leading to him receiving a double lung transplant.
UFC vet Ben Askren breaks silence in emotional first video after double lung transplant, says he 'died 4 times'
The multi-time MMA champion said he lost 50 pounds in a 45-day period as he fought for his life in a Wisconsin hospital.
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Dana White praises ‘unbelievable’ Ben Askren in reaction to former UFC fighter’s first comments after health scare
Similarly to all of Ben Askren’s supporters, Dana White was stunned after hearing the former UFC fighter talk about his current status and what he has been through in the past few weeks.
What happened to Ben Askren? Former UFC fighter provides emotional health update
Former U.S. Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren shared an emotional update for the first time since undergoing lung transplant surgery.
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