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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 ...
Who Is Ben Askren? 5 Things to Know About the Ex-MMA Fighter
Ben stepped down from professional mixed martial arts in 2019, and he suffered from a serious health crisis in 2025. Learn ...
Jake Paul praises Ben Askren's resilience amid health crisis: 'A true warrior'
Ben Askren, a former UFC star renowned for his tenacity inside the cage, is now fighting the toughest battle of his life-one far beyond the realm of mixed martial arts. After faci ...
Friends of Olympic wrestler Ben Askren march in his honor at the Hartland parade
Olympic wrestler and former UFC fighter, Ben Askren, will be honored in his hometown as he faces a serious health challenge.
Ben Askren lost 50 pounds after spending 45 days in coma. Now he weighs…
Ben Askren shared a health update post double lung transplant, revealing he lost 50 lbs during a 45-day coma and now weighs 147 lbs.
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‘Everything I have is because of Ben Askren’… Corey Anderson pays emotional tribute to MMA legend amid health battle
The latest update from Amy Askren, the former UFC star’s wife, was a positive one last week as she confirmed he had been ...
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Ex-MMA world champion credits 'mentor' Ben Askren for life-changing impact amid 'Funky's' life-threatening health battle
A former Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion recently revealed that his foundation for competition was laid by accepting ...