He formerly competed in the Welterweight divisions of Bellator Fighting Championships and ONE FC, where he was the longest reigning Bellator Welterweight Champion and longest reigning ONE …

Jun 17, 2025 · Ben "Funky" Askren, a former MMA fighter who had a dominant stretch in the 2010s, is currently in the hospital while dealing with several illnesses. Amy Askren, Ben's wife, revealed the...

Jul 28, 2025 · Ben Askren is shedding more light on his recent health scare and how and why he ended up in the hospital in the first place. Askren, 41, was discharged July 22 after 58 days in the hospital...

Jul 10, 2025 · Former MMA fighter and Olympian Ben Askren recently provided his first update after a months-long hospital stay for severe pneumonia. The Cedar Rapids native underwent a double lung …

Jul 9, 2025 · Former NCAA national wrestling champion and mixed martial arts fighter Ben Askren has released his first update since undergoing a double lung transplant after a severe case of pneumonia …

Jul 9, 2025 · Former UFC fighter and Bellator champion Ben Askren posted a video update on his health Wednesday on Instagram, just over one week after he underwent a double lung transplant.

Jul 10, 2025 · Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren is opening up about his recent, serious health issues, including that he "died four times" and underwent a double lung transplant.

Jun 8, 2025 · Askren (19-2), who retired from MMA in 2019, was a two-time NCAA Division I champion in wrestling and a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team. He won welterweight titles in Bellator …

Jun 24, 2025 · Former MMA champion Ben Askren appears to finally be taking positive steps toward recovery. Askren fell ill in early June with a case of "severe pneumonia," resulting in the longtime...

Oct 30, 2025 · Missouri wrestling legend Ben Askren has been announced to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2026.