US EditionFormer Wrestling Champion Ben Askren May Need Lung Transplant, Wife Says
- Ben Askren, a former mixed martial arts and Olympic wrestling champion, remains hospitalized in Wisconsin with severe pneumonia as of June 2025.
- Amy Askren, his wife, revealed last week that a staph infection caused Ben's critical condition and that doctors are evaluating him for a possible lung transplant.
- Ben is sedated and supported by a ventilator and ECMO, but on some days has opened his eyes and squeezed hands as sedation is slowly reduced.
- Amy thanked everyone for their overwhelming support and asked for prayers, sharing that Ben’s current health crisis was completely unexpected given how strong and well he usually is.
- The evaluation for a lung transplant indicates a challenging recovery ahead, while Ben, Amy, their children, and the MMA community continue to face this difficult fight together.
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Former wrestling champion Ben Askren may need lung transplant, wife says
Former UFC fighter and wrestling champion Ben Askren is being evaluated for a possible lung transplant, his wife revealed Tuesday, after he was hospitalized with a severe case of pneumonia.
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