US EditionFormer 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.
- Former UFC fighter and Bellator champion Ben Askren updated his health status via a video on Instagram after a double lung transplant.
- Askren stated, "I lost like 50 pounds in a 45-day period" following the procedure.
- He mentioned, "I only died four times, where the ticker stopped for about 20 seconds," indicating critical health moments.
- Askren expressed gratitude for the support he received, saying it was like having his own funeral.
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Former Mizzou champion wrestler, MMA fighter Ben Askren recounts double lung transplant: ‘I only died four times’ - The Examiner
By Chuck Schilken Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — Ben Askren has been through a lot during the past six weeks. The former Missouri NCAA… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Former Mizzou champion wrestler, MMA fighter Ben Askren recounts double lung transplant: ‘I only died four times’ appeared first on The Examiner.
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Former MMA champ Ben Askren says he lost 50 pounds in 45 days after contracting pneumonia and getting a double lung transplant: 'I only died 4 times'
Ben Askren, a former MMA champion and Olympic athlete, recorded a video for his 800,000 Instagram followers on Wednesday revealing he lost 50 pounds after contracting severe pneumonia, which resulted in him undergoing a double lung transplant. Jake Paul, who fought and beat Askren in a 2021 pay-per-view boxing match, offered to help pay for Askren’s medical bills because UFC CEO Dana White, and insurance companies, were not “stepping in.” Ben As…
MMA star Ben Askren says he ‘died 4 times’ and received double lung transplant
Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren is opening up about his recent, serious health issues, including that he “died four times“ and underwent a double lung transplant. In an Instagram video posted July 9, he explained that he experienced the ordeal between May 28 and July 2 and does not remember anything from that time period. “I actually read through my wife’s journal because … (I have) no recollection, zero idea, no idea what happen…
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