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Former Olympic Wrestler and MMA Star Ben Askren Recovering After Double Lung Transplant

UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – Ben Askren lost 50 pounds in 45 days and survived four heart stoppages during his double lung transplant recovery, supported by the wrestling and MMA communities.

  • Ben Askren, a former UFC fighter and 2008 U.S. Olympian, shared a health update on Instagram on Wednesday after a double lung transplant.
  • Askren suffered from a severe pneumonia infection starting in late May, which was complicated by a staph infection, ultimately leading to him undergoing a double lung transplant in late June.
  • He described losing 50 pounds in 45 days, experiencing four heart stoppages of about 20 seconds each, and having no memory from May 28 to July 2.
  • Askren expressed that what stood out most to him was the overwhelming love and support he received from both the wrestling and MMA communities.
  • He is gaining strength, motivated to give back, but no timeline exists yet for hospital discharge or full recovery.
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Former Olympic fighter and mixed martial arts star (MMA) Ben Askren, who has been hospitalized in Wisconsin after a serious case of pneumonia, has reported in a...

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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