💔BEN ASKREN'S BRAVE BATTLE
💔BEN ASKREN'S BRAVE BATTLE
UFC legend fights for his life — a story of strength, struggle & survival.
SEVERE LUNG DISEASE
SEVERE LUNG DISEASE
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren reveals he's battling a
severe lung disease
... and may need a lung transplant to survive
A SILENT STRUGGLE
A SILENT STRUGGLE
Fatigue, shortness of breath — signs he couldn’t ignore.
“It got real, real fast,” he says.
THE DIAGNOSIS
THE DIAGNOSIS
Doctors diagnosed Ben with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — a rare lung condition that causes scarring and makes breathing difficult.
FACING A TRANSPLANT
FACING A TRANSPLANT
As the disease progressed, a lung transplant became the only real option.
A FIGHTER's SPIRIT
A FIGHTER's SPIRIT
"I’ve always fought in the cage... now I’m fighting for my life," he shares with raw honesty.
UFC COMMUNITY REACTS
UFC COMMUNITY REACTS
Fighters, fans & MMA legends flood social media with support.
The MMA world stands behind Askren. ❤️
ONE BREATH AT A TIME
ONE BREATH AT A TIME
With his wife Amy by his side and fans rallying, Ben remains hopeful.
"One breath at a time," he says.
STAY STRONG , BEN
STAY STRONG , BEN