Ben Askren feels like he's attended his own funeral – but he hasn't. He's still alive. And not only that, he's now talking.

On July 12, 2025, Ben Askren took to his official Instagram to give an update on his health status. In a video which he captioned: “Quick update…I will not feel sorry for myself,” the 40-year-old ...

For the first time since his lengthy health battles, Askren was able to speak from a hospital bed to provide an update on his ...

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.

The UFC veteran and Olympic wrestler breaks his silence and details his experience with a life-threatening health scare.

Former U.S. Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren shared an emotional update for the first time since undergoing lung ...

Ben Askren reflects back on the medical journey he’s undergone over the past couple of months where a severe case of pneumonia eventually led to him needing a double lung transplant to survive.

Welcome to today's edition of Sportskeeda MMA News Roundup! A former Bellator champ paid an emotional tribute to Ben Askren.

Ben Askren: New Update Reveals Emotional Details on UFC Veteran’s Ongoing Health Battle originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Health battles in combat sports don’t always end when the final ...

Amy Askren has given an emotional health update on her husband and former MMA star Ben. Askren, 40, was hospitalised earlier this month after contracting pneumonia as a result of a staph infection.

Ben Askren's wife Amy has given an emotional update on her husband, confirming that the ex-UFC star remains in hospital on a ventilator. The 40-year-old was recently hospitalised earlier this ...

A new update reveals emotional details about a UFC veteran’s ongoing health battle, offering insight into his critical condition and the steps ahead ...