Ben Askren underwent a life-saving double lung transplant this summer, and just months later is already back training. While it’s unlikely that Askren will ever compete in wrestling again, he is one ...

"What's your excuse??" That's what Ben Askren wants to know. Now five months later, Askren is able to do what he loves most – wrestle – and on Thursday he shared a video of him on the mats, along with ...

Ben Askren provided an update on his recovery from undergoing double lung transplant surgery in June. In a Thursday post on X, Askren showed himself wrestling once again after revealing that he was ...

Never count out the strength and determination of the human spirit. In June, former UFC welterweight Ben Askren had to be hospitalized due to a case of severe pneumonia. The athlete fell into a coma ...

Jake Paul has fought six fighters off his original wish list of 12. Now the YouTuber-turned-boxer shares a new list of opponents with ESPN.

COLUMBIA - Missouri wrestling icon Ben Askren has been announced as a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The two-time NCAA Champion and four-time finalist joins fellow Tiger ...

Ben Askren, former Olympic wrestler and MMA star, shared on August 27, 2025 that his time competing is over. He had a double-lung transplant this summer after getting very sick. Now, he can’t fight or ...

Former UFC welterweight Ben Askren owes his life to his wife, Amy Askren, after a routine wrestling session nearly killed him in May 2025. As a fighter, he explored every stage of competition, from ...

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren says he turned to faith after waking up from a medically induced coma and undergoing a double lung transplant following a severe case of pneumonia. During an interview ...

Ben Askren has experienced what it is hopefully a minor setback on his road to recovery. In his latest update on social media, Askren paid homage to Rocky with a post titled: “Not all sunshine and ...