Amy Askren, the wife of former Bellator and ONE welterweight champion and ex-UFC fighter Ben Askren, posted on social media that her husband has been placed on the lung transplant list.
Amy Askren on her social media
As of late last night, Ben is officially on the transplant list. Yesterday he kept mouthing something for a while and we finally figured out he was saying coffee! (He can’t have it yet lol) What a huge relief to see him asking for something so normal. I’m so thankful his mind is healthy and I can’t wait to have him back.
The 40-year-old Ben Askren was hospitalized weeks ago with a severe case of pneumonia. As of June 17, he was under sedation and on a ventilator.
Askren last fought in April 2021 against popular YouTuber Jake Paul in a boxing match, where he suffered a knockout in the first round. His MMA record stands at 19 wins and two losses, with one fight declared a no contest.
