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Emotional Ben Askren speaks from hospital bed: 'It was like I got to have my own funeral'
In an emotional video posted to his social media account Wednesday, Askren provided a health update himself for the first ...
Wrestler, MMA fighter Ben Askren ‘died 4 times’ before double lung transplant
In his first update since his life-saving surgery, Askren said he had no memories from May 28 through July 2 but is starting ...
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 ...
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.
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.
UFC vet Ben Askren breaks silence in emotional first video after double lung transplant, says he 'died 4 times'
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.