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Former Olympic Wrestler and MMA Star Ben Askren Recovering After Double Lung Transplant
UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – Ben Askren lost 50 pounds in 45 days and survived four heart stoppages during his double lung transplant recovery, supported by the wrestling and MMA communities.
- Former UFC fighter and Bellator champion Ben Askren updated his health status via a video on Instagram after a double lung transplant.
- Askren stated, "I lost like 50 pounds in a 45-day period" following the procedure.
- He mentioned, "I only died four times, where the ticker stopped for about 20 seconds," indicating critical health moments.
- Askren expressed gratitude for the support he received, saying it was like having his own funeral.
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Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren recovering from double lung transplant
Olympic wrestler and former UFC fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia. In a social media post Wednesday, Askren shared that he is now recovering. He revealed he remembers little from a 45-day ordeal…
Ben Askren, former MMA star, recovering after lung transplant
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