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Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren recovering from double lung transplant
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren, who has been hospitalized in Wisconsin after a severe case ...
Wrestler, MMA fighter Ben Askren recounts double lung transplant: 'I only died four times'
Former Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren says his heart stopped four times, leading to him receiving a double lung ...
UFC Fight Night odds, lines, Nashville predictions, start time: Lewis vs. Teixeira picks by proven MMA expert
SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira fight card from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Saturday ...
Former Olympic and Mizzou wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren recovering from a double lung transplant
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren, who has been hospitalized in Wisconsin after a severe case ...
Who Is Ben Askren? 5 Things to Know About the Ex-MMA Fighter
Ben stepped down from professional mixed martial arts in 2019, and he suffered from a serious health crisis in 2025. Learn ...
Ex-MMA Star Ben Askren Says He 'Died Four Times' Before Receiving Double Lung Transplant
Ex-MMA fighter and former Olympic wrestler Ben Askren shared an emotional health update with fans on Wednesday after undergoing a double lung transplant as a result of a severe case of pneumonia.
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UFC veterans competing in MMA, kickboxing and bareknuckle boxing action July 11-12
Last UFC fight: TKO loss vs. Aori Qileng at UFC Fight Night 205 on April 23, 2022 Next fight: July 12 vs. Christopher Nelson ...