MMA star Ben Askren returns to fighting less than a year after double lung transplant, stint on life support
MMA star Ben Askren is set to return to the ring less than a year after undergoing a double lung transplant. He spent 59 days in the hospital due to severe pneumonia and was placed on life support. Askren will compete against former UFC champion Belal Muhammad on his 42nd birthday in July.
- ▪Ben Askren will fight for the first time in nearly seven years after a double lung transplant.
- ▪He was on a ventilator and ECMO for severe pneumonia last year and required a miracle for recovery.
- ▪Askren will face Belal Muhammad in a wrestling match on July 18, his 42nd birthday.
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Sports MMA star Ben Askren returns to fighting less than a year after double lung transplant, stint on life support The former Olympic wrestler spent 59 days in the hospital after developing severe pneumonia By Ryan Morik Fox News Published June 3, 2026 3:41pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for June 2 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former UFC fighter and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren will be fighting for the first time in nearly seven years after undergoing a double-lung transplant.
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