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.

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 ...

He'll face unbeaten Brazilian slugger Tallison Teixeira, 25, who earned a UFC slot with a win on Dana White's Contender ...

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 ...

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 ...

The YouTuber-turned-boxer quietly donated a significant sum of money for a double lung transplant after Askren's near-fatal ...

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.

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 a heartfelt message to Ben Askren, offering support and well wishes amid his recent health scare.

The careers of Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren are forever linked. was an important year for both. Askren joined the UFC roster ...

And now not long removed from Askren’s successful double lung transplant, his biggest rival ever Jorge Masvidal has sent him ...

Jake Paul donated $500,000 to help save Ben Askren’s life after the latter needed a double lung transplant. Askren was hospitalized due to his battle with pneumonia. Things got so severe that he ...