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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 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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‘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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Dana White confirms he made donation to Ben Askren’s life-saving $2million+ double lung transplant

Dana White is open about his involvement in Ben Askren's medical treatment, despite an apparent discomfort to do this. The UFC boss had its fighting on the microphone and via social media with Askren over the years. But when the former Bellator and the health fights of one championship star and the subsequent financial burdens

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Jorge Masvidal sends heartfelt message to Ben Askren after successful double lung transplant

Support has continued to flow in for the former UFC star Ben Askren after successfully undergone a double lung transplantation after a long health struggle. More than a month ago, terrible news began to circulate that former UFC star Ben Askren was in a critical condition after a serious Staph infection led to further health

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Ben Askren’s wife confirms ex-UFC star has received double lung transplant amid health battle

Ben Askren is on the way to recovery after receiving a double lung transplant. Earlier this month, the former UFC star was admitted to hospital in a critical condition due to a serious case of pneumonia caused by a Staph infection. It was then revealed that Ben Askren needed a double lung transplant that would

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‘So upset’… Ben Askren’s insurance not covering life-saving lung transplant leaves former UFC fighter outraged

A fund has been established to cover the medical costs required for the recovery of Ben Askren. At the beginning of June, various sources, including his family, announced that Askren was in a critical condition after a serious Staph infection. Since then there have been positive updates about the improving state of Askren, but that

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Ben Askren’s wife provides update on former MMA champion’s health amid wait for transplant

There is a path to get ahead for UFC star Ben Askren. Earlier this month, the former Bellator and one world champion was in critical state after a serious Staph infection and pneumonia. Askren was recently admitted to the hospital in Wisconsin. Able to open his eyes and show response, Ben Askren needs a life-saving

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Dana White offers support to Ben Askren with the former fighter in need of life-saving lung transplant

The Combat Sports World continued to come together for the former UFC star Ben Askren who continues to fight against devastating health complications. Earlier this month, the MMA world was hit with shocking news that former UFC star Ben Askren was in a 'critical condition' after he was hit by a serious Staph infection. Not

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Former EPL star follows in footsteps of Rooney as he undergoes hair transplant

A FORMER Premier League star has followed in Wayne Rooney's footsteps and had a hair transplant. The ex-Aston Villa right-back had the procedure to boost his confidence. Ahmed Elmohamady, 37, has proudly revealed the results of a hair transplant. He had 4,085 hairs implanted in the thinning areas of his scalp using the advanced Direct

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