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Ben Askren fights back tears as he credits wife with saving his life before 45-day coma and double lung transplant

Ben Askren believes that the perseverance of his wife is, which ultimately saved his life earlier this year. The former UFC hunter spent 45 days in a coma before he underwent a double lung transplant after he had been brought down by necrotizing pneumonia. Ben Askren lost more than 50 pounds during his brush with […]

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Ben Askren slams Conor McGregor for recent sparring footage showing him beating up young fighter

Conor McGregor clearly tries to get to the Vecht form before a potential comeback to the UFC Octagon. After he had not fought since 2021 when he broke his ankle during his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier, it seemed as if Conor McGregor would never return to the Achthoek. Despite that, it was recently announced

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‘I was unconscious’… Ben Askren walks back Patchy Mix prediction after learning about UFC debut disaster

Ben Askren still catches up with the world of MMA after his recent stints in the hospital. In June the former hunter was placed in a coma when he fought against a life -threatening cause of pneumonia. 'Funky' returned to his family later after getting a life -saving double lung transplantation. Ben Askren was recently

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‘Escaped again’… Ben Askren provides update after second hospital stint amid ongoing health battle

Former UFC hunter Ben Askren continues to take huge steps in his recovery journey. In June, 'Funky' was admitted to the hospital with a serious case of pneumonia, which brought him into a coma and became life threatening. Ben Askren later returned to his family after getting a life -saving double lung transplantation. The 41-year-old

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Kamaru Usman publicly settles Ben Askren beef after old rival retires ‘Marty from Nebraska’ nickname

Kamaru Usman is the latest UFC star who wants Ben Askren the best in the midst of his continuous health struggle. Jorge Masvidal was one of the many people who pray for 'Funky' after he was admitted to the hospital with a serious case of pneumonia, giving him a double lung transplant. Ben Askren later

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Ben Askren back in hospital after life-saving double lung transplant: ‘Not all sunshine and rainbows’

Former UFC star Ben Askren has given an update from the hospital. The former Bellator and one champion almost lost his life this summer after fighting a Staph infection and a serious case of pneumonia. Askren 'died four times' before he received his double lung transplantation at the end of June. Askren later returned to

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Ben Askren reveals his reaction to receiving support from former rivals Jake Paul and Jorge Masvidal

The Combat Sports World has sent their support to Ben Askren and his family during their time of need. In June the news broke shocking that Askren was in a critical condition when he fought against a serious Staph infection and pneumonia. The will of Daniel Cormier gave updates on behalf of ASKren before the

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‘I can’t walk’… Ben Askren shares defiant message as he reveals body transformation after double lung transplant

Ben Askren has bare everything from fans when he showed how seriously followed his physical changes after a life -saving operation. The legendary former Bellator and one FC champion, which fought in the UFC three times, needed a double lung transplant after a Staph infection led earlier this year to a serious attack of pneumonia.

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Ben Askren departs the hospital in emotional health update after double lung transplant

Ben Askren was officially released from the hospital after a 59 -day treatment. Former UFC star Ben Askren goes home after 59 days in a hospital bed with a double lung transplant. Askren, 41, is a former Bellator and a Weltergewige champion that fought three times under the UFC banner. He defeated UFC Hall from

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Ben Askren provides positive update while recovering from double lung transplant

After an extremely tough few months, the former UFC star Ben Askren seems to be happy on the way to recovery. A few months ago it was shockingly announced that former UFC star Ben Askren was in a critical condition after a serious Staph infection. Unfortunately it got worse when the indigenous Iowa sustained pneumonia

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Ben Askren shares wholesome message of support he received from Michael Chandler amid health battle

Ben Askren feels love while he fights through the most difficult fight of his career. In June, the former UFC star was admitted to hospital in a critical condition due to a serious case of pneumonia caused by a Staph infection. After a 45-day coma, Ben Askren received the double lung transplant he needed to

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Ben Askren provides positive new update as he declares ‘I will not feel sorry for myself’

Ben Askren looked much better in his latest social media update, because he told fans challenging: “I will not feel sorry for myself.” The legendary American Olympic wrestler and former championship and Bellator champion underwent a double lung transplantation last week. He had fought against pneumonia that arose after an uncontrolled Staph infection and as

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