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Ben Askren shares health update after pneumonia, double lung transplant: 'I only died four times'
Askren transitioned to MMA after an amateur wrestling career that saw him represent the United States in the 2008 Summer ...
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 ...
UFC Fighter Ben Askren 'Died 4 Times' Waiting for Double Lung Transplant
Askren is on the road to recovery after undergoing a double lung transplant and losing more than 50 lbs. during his illness ...
Emotional Ben Askren speaks from hospital bed: 'It was like I got to have my own funeral'
Ben Askren feels like he's attended his own funeral – but he hasn't. He's still alive. And not only that, he's now talking.
Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren recovering from double lung transplant
Olympic wrestler and former UFC fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia.
Ben Askren breaks silence after double lung transplant: 'The ticker stopped for about 20 seconds'
UFC star Ben Askren recently dealt with a severe case of pneumonia, and there were concerns that he wouldn't survive after ...
What happened to Ben Askren? Former wrestling star and Iowa native shares health update
Former wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren provided his first update after a months-long hospital stay and a double lung ...
Friends of Olympic wrestler Ben Askren march in his honor at the Hartland parade
Olympic wrestler and former UFC fighter, Ben Askren, will be honored in his hometown as he faces a serious health challenge.