Ben Askren shares a heartfelt update on his recovery, reflecting on his lung transplant and staying strong despite setbacks.

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.

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 ...

Ben Askren allowed himself one brief moment to ask “why me,” but it’s not something he plans on continuing to do.

The former MMA champion was hospitalized in early June with severe pneumonia that developed after a staph infection.

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

After severe pneumonia required him to have a <a href=" lung transplant, former UFC star Ben Askren provided an update on his ...

Former UFC fighter and Bellator champion Ben Askren underwent a double lung transplant one week after being placed on the ...

Askren, 40, suffered a staph infection and contracted pneumonia before being rushed to hospital to be put on a ventilator in critical condition and receive a life-saving double lung transplant.

Olympic wrestler and former UFC fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia ...

Ben Askren's Career and Legacy. Ben Askren is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished wrestlers to enter mixed martial arts. A two-time NCAA champion and 2008 Olympian, ...

Former mixed martial arts fighter Ben Askren received a double lung transplant, his wife said on Monday, June 30, after being ...