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Wrestler, MMA fighter Ben Askren recounts double lung transplant: ‘I only died four times’

Former Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren says his heart stopped four times, leading to him receiving a double lung transplant.

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Ben Askren Opens Up From Hospital Bed After Double Lung Transplant: 'I Only Died Four Times'

A deeply emotional Ben Askren has broken his silence in a candid video update from his hospital bed, shedding light on the terrifying ordeal that followed his double lung transplant. 'I Only Died Four Times' In a clip posted to Instagram on 9 July 2025,

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Ben Askren’s wife reveals ex-UFC star’s double lung transplant in encouraging health update

The former MMA champion was hospitalized in early June with severe pneumonia that developed after a staph infection.

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Ben Askren breaks silence with emotional message in first statement since hospitalization

For the first time since his lengthy health battles, Askren was able to speak from a hospital bed to provide an update on his ...

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UFC star Ben Askren emotionally tells fans he 'died four times' from hospital bed

Askren, 40, suffered a staph infection and contracted pneumonia before being rushed to hospital to be put on a ventilator in critical condition and receive a life-saving double lung transplant.

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Ben Askren's wife: ex-UFC star hospitalized with severe pneumonia

The worlds of the MMA and UFC received unfortunate news on Saturday. Ben Askren was been hospitalized with severe pneumonia, his wife announced on social media.

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Ben Askren's wife responds to rumour ex-UFC star has died

Ben Askren's wife has reassured fans the former UFC fighter is still battling despite rumours he had passed away. Askren was rushed to hospital last weekend following a sudden illness that left ...

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Ben Askren's Greatest Fight Isn't in the Octagon, It's in His Mind

UFC legend Ben Askren faces his toughest opponent yet — severe illness. Fans and fighters unite as he fights for his life off the mat.

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