Ben Askren
Ben Askren was a prominent mixed martial artist and former champion in both ONE Championship and Bellator, known for his exceptional wrestling skills and grappling prowess. Born on July 18, 1984, he made a significant impact in the MMA world before transitioning to the UFC. Tragically, he passed away at the age of 40, with news of his death shared by fellow fighter Kayo Borralho, highlighting the outpouring of grief from the MMA community.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Jake Paul transitioned to fighting MMA fighters like Ben Askren.
Fight Site - 'Jake Paul je borac!? Molim!?? On nije pravi borac! Znate li koji je problem svijeta u kojem živimo?'
Croatia· 2025-07-30
Ben Askren is a former UFC fighter who recently underwent lung transplant surgery.
Асу Алмабаеву предложили “отомстить“ за казахстанца после судейского скандала: 29 июля 2025, 18:11
Kazakhstan· 2025-07-29
Ben Askren is a strong combat sports athlete who represented the United States in wrestling at the Beijing Olympics.
Index - Sport - Sima tüdőgyulladásnak indult, négyszer jött vissza a halálból a bivalyerős küzdősportoló
Hungary· 2025-07-27
Ben Askren, a former champion of Bellator and ONE Championship, was hospitalized due to serious health issues.
Fight Site - (VIDEO) 'Mučim se s utegom od dvije i pol kile. To je jadno, ali nije važno odakle krećemCroatia· 2025-07-27MMA fighter Ben Askren says he died 'four times' during a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia.
Video: Lightning bolt strikes near delivery man
United States· 2025-07-17
MMA fighter Ben Askren says he died 'four times' during a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia.
The Obamas address divorce rumors on Michelle’s podcastUnited States· 2025-07-17MMA fighter Ben Askren recounts dying four times during a double lung transplant.
Hackers post about Jeffrey Epstein on Elmo’s X accountUnited States· 2025-07-16
Ben Askren reached out after undergoing a serious lung transplant operation.
“Писал моей девушке“: Чимаеву бросили вызов из-за отношений: 15 июля 2025, 20:22Kazakhstan· 2025-07-15
MMA fighter Ben Askren says he died 'four times' during a double lung transplant.
NYC subway car floods after heavy rainfallUnited States· 2025-07-15MMA fighter Ben Askren says he died 'four times' during a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia.
Bad Bunny starts Puerto Rico ResidencyUnited States· 2025-07-14
MMA fighter Ben Askren recounts dying four times during a double lung transplant.
Trump attends FIFA Club World Cup finalUnited States· 2025-07-13
Ben Askren is currently facing serious health issues due to a severe infection that required a lung transplant.
Fight Site - Jorge Masvidal: ‘Znam da ćeš se izvući jer si ratnik. Želio bih ti stisnuti ruku i zajedno se pomoliti‘Croatia· 2025-07-13
Ben Askren recently shared a motivational message after a severe health crisis that included pneumonia and a double lung transplant.
Fight Site - (VIDEO) Askren se javio sjajnom motivacijskom porukom: 'Mogu biti ogorčen, ali to nikome neće pomoći'Croatia· 2025-07-13MMA fighter Ben Askren says he died 'four times' during a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia.
New Barbie raising awareness about type 1 diabetesUnited States· 2025-07-13
MMA fighter Ben Askren says he died 'four times' during a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia.
‘Superman’ cast, crew say their personal kryptoniteUnited States· 2025-07-12MMA fighter Ben Askren says he died 'four times' during a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia.
Roger Taylor reveals the pressure of performing in Live AidUnited States· 2025-07-12MMA fighter Ben Askren says he died 'four times' during a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia.
Is unlimited PTO broken? | CNN BusinessUnited States· 2025-07-12
MMA fighter Ben Askren says he died 'four times' during a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia.
Video: Hasbro CEO says toy prices could rise by the fallUnited States· 2025-07-12
MMA fighter Ben Askren says he died 'four times' during a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia.
Former MMA Fighter recounts ‘dying four times’United States· 2025-07-12Ben Askren is a former UFC fighter and champion in Bellator and ONE who recently communicated after a serious lung transplant operation.
“Умер 4 раза“: звезда ММА вышел на связь после остановки сердца: 12 июля 2025, 06:41Kazakhstan· 2025-07-12
MMA fighter Ben Askren says he died 'four times' during a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia.
Nonprofit reunites children with stuffed animals lost in Texas floodsUnited States· 2025-07-11
MMA fighter Ben Askren says he died 'four times' during a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia.
How climate change made Texas flooding more violentUnited States· 2025-07-11
MMA fighter Ben Askren says he died 'four times' during a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia.
Video: How the first 48 hours of the Texas floods unfoldedUnited States· 2025-07-11Ben Askren says he died 'four times' during a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia.
Moo Deng turns one | CNNUnited States· 2025-07-11MMA fighter Ben Askren says he died 'four times' during a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia.
Several local officials skip Texas press conferenceUnited States· 2025-07-11
Ben Askren is a retired MMA fighter who recently addressed his fans after a serious health battle.
Fight Site - (VIDEO) Ben Askren obratio se javnosti: 'Četiri puta sam umro, nisam bio na ovoj kilaži od 15. godine'Croatia· 2025-07-09
Ben Askren is currently in the hospital with severe pneumonia and urgently needs a lung transplant.
Fight Site - Svaka čast! Jake Paul će donirati novac Benu Askrenu za transplataciju pluća, pozvao i druge da učine istoCroatia· 2025-06-29
Ben Askren's wife, Amy Askren, spoke about his serious health condition and the possibility of a lung transplant.
Первая казахстанка в UFC поцеловала соперницу и проиграла дебютный бой: 22 июня 2025, 15:56Kazakhstan· 2025-06-22
Ben Askren is a former UFC fighter whose wife spoke about his serious health condition.
Президент UFC назвал сроки самого ожидаемого боя: 18 июня 2025, 13:29Kazakhstan· 2025-06-18
Ben Askren is currently hospitalized in critical condition due to pneumonia caused by a staphylococcal infection.
Fight Site - Dobili smo novosti u vezi stanja Bena Askrena. ‘Bori se kao pravi šampion, razmišlja se o transplantaciji pluća‘Croatia· 2025-06-17