Welcome to today's edition of Sportskeeda MMA News Roundup! A former Bellator champ paid an emotional tribute to Ben Askren.

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.

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

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

Former wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren provided his first update after a months-long hospital stay and a double lung ...

Olympic wrestler and former UFC fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia ...

In an Instagram post, Ben Askren updated fans and friends on his health from his hospital bed after a double-lung transplant.

Olympic wrestler and former UFC fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia.

The multi-time MMA champion said he lost 50 pounds in a 45-day period as he fought for his life in a Wisconsin hospital.

Former U.S. Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren shared an emotional update for the first time since undergoing lung transplant surgery.