Former MMA star Ben Askren reveals he “died four times” amid double lung transplant. Read his recovery update and background.
Ben Askren, ex-UFC, Bellator & ONE champ, is recovering after a double lung transplant.
He endured critical pneumonia and staph infection in late May, leading to emergency lung failure.
🚨 What Happened to Ben Askren?
He lost memory from May 28 to July 2, his wife’s journal filled in the gaps.
Askren said his heart “stopped four times,” with flatlines lasting ~20 seconds.
He dropped 50 pounds in 45 days, reaching 147 lbs.
🥺❤️ Ben Askren speaks out for the first time.
He saw all of the support 🎥 @Benaskren pic.twitter.com/gwv1Z2WPf1
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) July 9, 2025
🫁 Ben Askren Lung Transplant & Recovery
On June 24, he was listed and received a double lung transplant weeks later.
In an Instagram video July 9, Askren shared his first full update and vowed to “keep giving back.”
He’s now regaining strength and is motivated to support others.
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