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UFC CEO Dana White has been a vocal supporter during Ben Askren’s recent health issues. On Saturday night, White confirmed he ...
Days after providing an update on his recovery, Ben Askren shared another video conveying a powerful message about his challenging health journey.
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren, known in MMA as 'Funky', has given fans a candid update on his health after a life-threatening battle that led to a double lung transplant. Hospitali ...
The 40-year-old, who had been hospitalised in Wisconsin due to a severe case of pneumonia, shared the news in a social media ...
On July 12, 2025, Ben Askren took to his official Instagram to give an update on his health status. In a video which he captioned: “Quick update…I will not feel sorry for myself,” the 40-year-old ...
Following UFC Nashville, UFC boss Dana White was asked to clarify if he had made any donation to Ben Askren’s family during his battle with pneumonia that led to him getting a double lung transplant.
Dana White has modestly confirmed that he contributed to Ben Askren’s life-saving double lung transplant. Former UFC star ...
Ben Askren has taken to social media to give his fans an update on his health following his lung transplant. Last month, the former UFC and Olympic fighter was taken to the hospital due to what was ...
Many in the combat sports world have reached out to share their love and offering assistance. This includes UFC CEO and ...
Dana White has spoken about his role in Ben Askren’s medical care, though he seemed reluctant to go into detail. The ...
Ben Askren reflects back on the medical journey he’s undergone over the past couple of months where a severe case of pneumonia eventually led to him needing a double lung transplant to survive.
This week, Ben Askren spoke on-camera for the first time since undergoing a double lung transplant at the end of June. In addition to thanking fans for all the support he and his family have received, ...