Dice City Sports · Jun 18, 2025
Former UFC Champion remains hospitalized, on ventilator
Jul 6, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ben Askren (blue gloves) is assessed by medical personnel after being knocked out with a knee by Jorge Masvidal (not pictured) at T-Mobile Arena. Jorge Masvidal set a new record for the fastest knockout in UFC history with five seconds. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY SportsAccording to MMA Weekly, former UFC and Bellator fighter Ben Askren remains in an Wisconsin hospital on life support, fighting for his life.
His wife Amy shared an update on his status via social media on Tuesday. She revealed that Askren is being prepared for a lung transplant.