Ex-MMA champion Ben Askren has undergone successful double lung transplant surgery, per his wife, Amy Askren, on her personal <a href=" page.

Former UFC fighter and Bellator champion Ben Askren underwent a double lung transplant one week after being placed on the waiting list due to severe pneumonia that left him on a ventilator in critical condition. His wife, Amy Askren, shared an emotional update on social media Monday morning, expressing gratitude and hope for his recovery.

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren's life is forever changed, but his wife is forever grateful. Six days after Amy Askren announced that Ben was officially on the lung transplant list, she revealed Monday morning that Askren has received the double lung transplant he needed and expressed gratitude.