Ben Askren
Submit-Surgical procedure Prognosis Is Nice
… Aiming For ‘Blissful, Wholesome, Full Life’

Printed July 26, 2025 12:50 AM PDT

Though he is bought a brand new pair of lungs, Ben Askren says docs have assured him he is absolutely able to residing a prolonged, wholesome life.

The previous UFC star sat with TMZ Sports activities simply days after he returned dwelling from his weekslong battle with a horrific case of pneumonia … and whereas he is down a ton of weight and recent off main lung transplant surgical procedure — he advised us his long-term prognosis is excellent.

“They are saying folks run marathons and all this different stuff,” he stated of those that have been in comparable conditions to him.

“So, hopefully, I am going to have the ability to reside a cheerful, wholesome, full life like I wish to.”

So far as the quick time period, Askren stated he was pumped to be out of the hospital and again in his personal mattress … telling us household time — and home-cooked meals — have made issues far simpler on him.

Askren expressed big gratitude to those that despatched him effectively needs over the previous month — and even famous a few of his greatest rivals, like Jake Paul and Jorge Masvidal, reached out with constructive messages.

He did say he is bummed he’ll by no means have the ability to wrestle once more — and taking remedy for the remainder of his life is a drag … however he advised us he is thrilled to have extra days left to reside.

“Getting a second probability on life,” he stated, “it will be fascinating. I’ve all the time tried to profit from life, and I will proceed to attempt to try this.”