Ex-MMA fighter Askren ‘died four times’ amid lung transplant bid

MILWAUKEE — 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…

Former UFC star opens up about lung transplant

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Former MMA champ Ben Askren receives double lung transplant

Brett OkamotoJun 30, 2025, 11:25 AM ET Close Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events…