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

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Sean Strickland has denied a claim made by one UFC legend, who said he was kicked out of a gym for his social media antics.

Former UFC star Corey Anderson has praised his friend Ben Askren as he continues to go through his health scare.

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

The latest update from Amy Askren, the former UFC star’s wife, was a positive one last week as she confirmed he had been ...

A former Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion recently revealed that his foundation for competition was laid by accepting ...

Corey Anderson praises longtime friend and coach Ben Askren, who continues to recovery from a serious bout of pneumonia that ...

“Funky” started to show some level of responsiveness last week, but today (Tues, June 24, 2025), Askren’s wife Amy provided a much-needed positive update on her personal Facebook account.

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren has been placed on a lung transplant list amid a critical battle with pneumonia that has left him on a ventilator, his wife Amy said on Facebook.

According to Amy, Askren has a "path forward" as the family waits for a lung donor. "As of late last night, Ben is officially on the transplant list," Amy wrote.

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren still has a way to go, but there have been improvements in his condition. Askren has become "increasingly aware," according to his wife, Amy, who published an update ...