Former UFC star remains on ventilator in hospital. Here’s the latest

Former UFC star remains on ventilator in hospital. Here’s the latest

Former UFC star Ben Askren remains on a ventilator in the hospital as he battles a severe case of pneumonia, his wife Amy shared earlier this week on Facebook.

Fans fear the worst amid Ben Askren lung transplant evaluation

Ben Askren may need a lung transplant as the former boxer and MMA competitor continues to fight for his life in the hospital. Wife Amy Askren has updated fans since her husband needed treatment for severe pneumonia earlier this month. However, the latest news isn’t giving positive vibes as the survival rate for lung transplants…  The post Fans fear the worst amid Ben Askren lung transplant evaluation appeared first on World Boxing News.

Sponsor Fundraising for Ben Askren as He Awaits Lung Transplant

The wrestling and mixed martial arts community has united to support one of their own as former UFC star Ben Askren battles severe pneumonia while awaiting potential lung transplant evaluation. A fundraising campaign through Rudis, has been established to assist with Ben’s mounting medical expenses. The North-Central Transplant Fund is collecting donations specifically for the Delafield, Wisconsin resident as he remains hospitalized on a ventila…