Health battles in combat sports don’t always end when the final bell rings. For some fighters, the toughest rounds come long ...

However, Askren's wife Amy recently revealed on her Facebook post that 'Funky' may require a lung transplant. Combat sports news outlet MMA Fighting posted her updates on X, which said: ...

Former MMA star Ben Askren is still on a ventilator and his doctors are evaluating whether he will require a lung transplant, ...

Askren retired from MMA after a brief three-fight run in the UFC that took place entirely in 2019. "Funky" went 1-2 in the promotion, memorably defeating soon-to-be UFC Hall of Famer Robbie Lawler ...

Ben Askren has been able to open up his eyes and squeeze hands, according to his wife Amy. However, Askren isn’t out of the ...

MMA and wrestling legend Ben Askren continues to battle in a Wisconsin hospital, according to his wife. Askren, 40, is ...

Josh Thomson, former UFC fighter, slams trolls targeting Ben Askren during his hospitalization for severe pneumonia in June 2025.

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren is fighting for his life in the hospital. His health crisis has shocked fans and the MMA world.

MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has provided a fresh update on the current health status of MMA veteran and wrestling legend Ben ...

Former UFC and ONE Championship star Ben Askren is still dealing with an extremely serious health scare, according to Daniel Cormier.

Daniel Cormier has apologized for giving out the wrong information regarding Ben Askren's status, after he got hospitalized.