Askren, a Hartland native and graduate of Arrowhead High School, claims in his post that he remembers very little during his bout after developing complications from pneumonia between May 28 and ...

In the wake of Askren’s latest health update Wednesday, when he revealed he “only died four times” before receiving a double lung transplant, Paul took to X to applaud Askren’s perseverance.

Askren’s health crisis began in May 2025 with a staph infection that led to severe pneumonia, requiring a double lung transplant in June. His wife, Amy, shared updates, noting he was ...

Ben Askren and Dana White (Photo by Imagn Images) There has been a lot of criticism aimed at the UFC and Dana White, accusing them of not taking care of their fighters, especially during tough times.

Jake Paul fought former UFC veteran and longtime MMA icon Ben Askren in a 2021 boxing bout, in which Paul won via first-round knockout. However, this defeat to Paul pales in comparison to the ...

Jake Paul is praising former opponent Ben Askren as “one of the toughest fighters of all time” after a life-threatening battle with pneumonia. In the wake of Askren’s latest health update ...

On Wednesday, Askren posted a video to his Instagram in which he spoke about his health situation. The former Bellator and ONE Welterweight Champion said he “died four times” during the entire ...

Former UFC fighter and Bellator champion Ben Askren posted a video update on his health Wednesday on Instagram, just over one week after he underwent a double lung transplant.

Ben Askren, the former MMA star and champion wrestler, has survived the fight of his life. Askren, 41, headed home on Tuesday, July 22 after spending 59 days at the hospital during which he had a ...

Ben Askren’s Weight Loss & Road to Recovery Ben also mentioned that, because of his illness and lung transplant, he ended up losing about 50 pounds over the course of 45 days.

Social media star-turned pro boxer Jake Paul showed respect for former opponent Ben Askren as the former UFC star fights a health crisis. The two fought in 2021.