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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 ...
Jorge Masvidal sends a heartfelt message to Ben Askren, offering support and well wishes amid his recent health scare.
As Ben Askren recovers from a life-threatening health battle, many were left wondering whether Dana White and UFC offered the ailing fighter a helping hand in his time of need.
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 ...
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 ...
Ben Askren says he let the medical challenges he's faced over the last month affect him ... admitting he's felt sorry for himself -- but, now, that's all over.
Days after providing an update on his recovery, Ben Askren shared another video conveying a powerful message about his challenging health journey.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer quietly donated a significant sum of money for a double lung transplant after Askren's near-fatal ...
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.
Despite that, after a controversial win over Manel Kape at UFC 304, Mokaev was shockingly cut from the promotion and UFC boss Dana White didn’t have great things to say about the young fighter.
Dana White calls Ben Askren’s recovery “unbelievable” and says “he doesn’t even look the same” after waking up from a serious ...
Jorge Masvidal sends kind words to Ben Askren, calling him a warrior and saying he hopes to shake his hand and share a prayer ...