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Fox News
6 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren reveals why he turned to Christianity after double lung transplant
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren says he turned to faith after waking up from a medically induced coma and undergoing a double lung transplant following a severe case of pneumonia. During an interview with FloWrestling published last week, the former Olympic wrestler spoke about his journey and the moment he woke up from a coma and decided to become a Christian. "There was multiple times where they thought I was dead. Like I was dead, that's the other side," Askren said in the video. "I woke up and I just decided I was a Christian. So, that's crazy." Askren went on to explain that while he attended church with his wife, he never felt the call to faith. "I went with my wife to church for 15 years because that was part of the deal. I said, 'Well, I'm not Christian, but I'll support you.' And it was really weird when I woke up, I'm like 'I gotta do it.' You know? So, that was kind of weird," he continued. "[I have] so much gratitude for everyone who's helped out. So many people have donated money, watched our kids, donated food, a lot of friends come and hangout with me – just so much gratitude for being around me." Askren recalls going to the hospital in May with what he initially thought was some sort of back pain. Instead, the former fighter was placed on a ventilator in June and eventually placed on the donor list for lung transplant on June 24. His surgery was a success, and Askren has taken to social media to update his fans and supporters as he continues his recovery journey. In his latest update this week, he told fans that he made his "almost third lap today" around his hospital floor. "Making some good progress. Hope you guys are doing the same with your lives." Askren, 40, was an NCAA champion in the 170-pound division in 2006 and 2007 and competed for Team USA in the 2008 Olympics. He won gold medals at the 2005 Pan American Championships and the 2009 World Championships. He transitioned to MMA fighting when he debuted in Bellator in 2010. He competed in ONE Championship before moving to the UFC. In 2021, Askren fought Jake Paul in a boxing match, and he was knocked out in the first round.
USA Today
29-07-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Ben Askren reveals how he ended up in hospital prior to lung transplant
(Editor's note: Ben Askren returned to the hospital Monday, July 28, following his first checkup.) Ben Askren is shedding more light on his recent health scare and how and why he ended up in the hospital in the first place. Askren, 41, was discharged July 22 after 58 days in the hospital and is already working to regain strength after losing 35 pounds. He recently revealed he needs to use a walker to get around and struggles to lift five-pound weights. But he vowed to build back, and serve as an inspiration for others in the process. But how did this all come to be? Askren said he was largely blindsided by the sequence of events. "We went one day and I thought it was a back spasm," Askren recently told FloWrestling. "I got medicine, and it didn't work at all. So we went back the next day. I remember walking in, and that's it. I had my surgery on June 28. I don't think I came to until July 1 or so. It's a huge chunk of time in there where I don't remember anything." "... I had a lot of pain in my back. I've had back spasms before, so I kind of thought that's what it was. Honestly, thank God for my wife. Because I was kind of fighting it. I was like, 'No, I'm going to watch this guy at the Bitcoin conference. I don't want to go to the hospital. It's one of those things where had I waited another hour or something, it might've been a wrap." Waking up in the hospital without recollection Askren doesn't remember anything from May 28 to July 2. After his initial admission, he was med-flighted from Las Vegas back home to Wisconsin. "After six days or something, I believe they flew me back here (home)," Askren said. "I believe I was on a medical flight because they did something called ECMO that keeps you alive. They didn't have great ECMO in Vegas. So we got a med-flight back here. They had to have me on two ECMO machines to keep me alive. I guess I kept deteriorating from there. I wasn't awake. At some point, they said, 'This is not going to work. You either need a lung transplant or he's gone.' It was basically bacteria or the virus was eating my lungs." Askren recounted the exact moment he regained consciousness in the hospital and the thoughts that went through his mind, unsure of what had happened. It was three days after the procedure. "It was at night, so there was no one else in my room," Askren said. "So I'm like, 'Oh sh*t. How did I get here?' In my head, I tried going through all the things that we'd done. I didn't even know what day it was. I try to go through everything in my head that I'd done. My first worry was, 'Holy f*ck, I hope I didn't do something dumb and crash a car, or something did I?' That was my first intuition. So then I started trying to think through all the places I was going and all the things I had planned for June. It took me a long time. Eventually, I'm like, 'Well, I remember going to the hospital and I don't really remember anything after that.' Then obviously, I think at some point a nurse came in and after morning Amy came in, and told me what happened." In addition to his newfound appreciation for his inner support circle, as well as outsiders (and even some former rivals like Jorge Masvidal and Jake Paul), Askren said he woke up not only spiritual but religious. "I woke up and I decided I was a Christian," Askren said. "So that's crazy. I've went with my wife to church for 15 years. That was part of the deal. I said, 'I'm not a Christian, but I'll support you.' It was really weird. When I woke up, I was like, 'I've got to do it.' That was kind of weird. I have so much gratitude for everyone who has helped out." What's the medical prognosis? Askren received a double lung transplant and has a long road back to recovery. There are two time markers that Askren said will signal progress. "After six months, the chances of rejection, the chances your body could reject a new body part, whether it's heart or lungs or kidney or whatever, after that, the chances of rejection go way down," Askren said. "After a year, it goes way down. If I can get to six months, I'll still have to take the precautions. When I get to a year, obviously, I'll still take all the medicine. I'm not going to be a dummy. I always tell my wife, I'm a little bit crazy, but I'm not a dumbass. I'm not a dumbass. I don't want to die. I have zero desire to die. So I'm going to take necessary precautions." In the meantime, Askren said he's going to take it relatively easy while also working as hard as he's allowed to. He's taking a break from wrestling but will still try to assist with The Askren Wrestling Academy. Coaching is his passion, but Askren revealed for the time being he's not permitted to be in places where there are large crowds. "I'm going to take a ways off coaching because of all those injury-type things that can happen," Askren said. "I can't be around big groups of people. That makes me all sad because I had some really cool things planned in July in August that I'm not going to get to do. I'll find something else fun to do. It's going to be weird because I've been grinding since I was 15 or 14. I don't stop. I get up and I bring the heat every f*cking day. Now it's like, I can't. I pretty much stay at my house here on my computer or find some other way to help AWA. That's going to be a challenge. It might be fun the first couple weeks after the kids go to school because it's peaceful. But I bet it's going to get terribly boring."
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How to watch USA Wrestling Junior and 16U Nationals: Schedule, times, channels, live streams for 2025 event
Some of the best wrestlers from all over the country will come to Fargo, North Dakota for the 2025 USA Wrestling Junior and 16U Nationals. The Fargodome hosts the event from July 10 to 19. Men and women compete across various freestyle weight classes. Several have won national championships and moved on to become elite wrestlers in the nation. Advertisement Southbury Sarah Henckel won the 16U freestyle in 2022, and she returns to represent Connecticut once again. Meanwhile, NJSIAA Team Tournament winner Killian Coluccio, ranked number one at 113, looks for the ultimate bragging rights. The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch the USA Wrestling Junior and 16U Nationals 2025. Where to watch USA Wrestling Junior and 16U Nationals 2025 TV channel, live stream TV channel: N/A Live stream:FloWrestling The USA Wrestling Junior and 16U Nationals will not air on a national TV channel. You can keep up with the action on FloWrestling, which gives subscribers access to live streams, event replays and FloSports Originals. Advertisement USA Wrestling Junior and 16U Nationals full schedule 2025 Saturday, July 12 Session I 8 a.m. ET - 2:30 p.m. ET: Junior Girls Championship (4 rounds) and Consolation (6 rounds) Session II 9 a.m. ET - 7 p.m. ET: 16U Girls Championship (4 rounds) and Consolation (6 rounds) Sunday, July 13 Session III 9 a.m. ET - 12:30 p.m. ET : 16U Girls Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Consolation (3 rounds) and Consolation Semifinals 9 am. ET - 12 p.m. ET : Junior Girls Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Consolations (3 rounds) and Consolation Semifinals Session IV 1:30 p.m. ET - 2 p.m. ET: 16U Girls Medal Matches (3rd, 5th, 7th place matches) 1:30 p.m. ET - 2 p.m. ET: Junior Girls Medal Matches (3rd, 5th, 7th place matches) 2:30 p.m. ET - 5 p.m. ET: 16U Girls & Junior Girls Parade of All-Americans and Championship Finalists | Championship Finals Monday, July 14 Session V 8 a.m. ET - 3 p.m. ET: Junior Boys Freestyle Championship (2 Rds) and Consolation (2 Rds) Session VI 4 p.m. ET - 9:30 p.m. ET : 16U Boys Freestyle Championship (2 Rds) and Consolation (2 Rds) Tuesday, July 15 Session VII 8 a.m. ET - 1:30 p.m. ET: Junior Boys Freestyle Championship (2 Rd) and Consolations (4 Rds) Session VIII 3 p.m. ET to 8 p.m. ET: 16U Boys Freestyle Championship (2 Rds) and Consolation (4 Rds) Wednesday. July 16 Session IX 10 a.m. ET - 2:30 p.m. ET: 16U Boys & Junior Boys Freestyle Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Consolation (3 Rds), and Consolation Semifinals Session X 3 p.m. ET - 4:30 p.m. ET: 16U Boys & Junior Boys Freestyle Medal Matches (3rd, 5th, 7th place matches) Session XI 5:30 p.m. ET - 8 p.m. ET: 16U Boys & Junior Boys Freestyle Parade of All-Americans and Championship Finalists | Championship Finals Thursday, July 17 11 a.m. ET - 2 p.m. ET : 16U Boys & Junior Boys Beach Wrestling Friday, July 18 Session XII 8 a.m. ET - 2 p.m. ET : Junior Boys Greco-Roman Championship (3 Rds) and Consolation (4 Rds) Session XIII 3:30 p.m. ET - 8:30 p.m. ET: 16U Boys Greco-Roman Championship (3 Rds) and Consolation (4 Rds) Saturday, July 19
Business Upturn
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Business Upturn
How to watch 2025 U.S. Open Wrestling Championships
Everything we know about the 2025 U.S. Open Wrestling Championships so far! By Bhavya Rai Published on April 23, 2025, 10:40 EDT Last updated April 23, 2025, 10:36 This week, Las Vegas will play host to some of the nation's top wrestlers as they compete in the U.S. Open Wrestling Championships. The event, which will take place at The Expo at World Market Center, is a major gathering, drawing thousands of competitors across multiple weight classes and events. What makes this year's competition particularly significant is its status as the first Senior Nationals on the road to the 2028 Olympics, making it a crucial stepping stone for athletes aiming for Olympic glory. For younger athletes, there's an added incentive: U15 competitors with the highest combined points from Greco-Roman and Freestyle events will secure spots in the U15 Pan American Championships set for May. Additionally, some will have the chance to qualify for the prestigious Final X competition in June, a major milestone on the path to the Olympics. With the stakes high and the competition fierce, this year's U.S. Open promises to be an exciting and pivotal event for wrestling enthusiasts and athletes alike. View this post on Instagram A post shared by USA Wrestling (@usawrestling) View this post on Instagram A post shared by USA Wrestling (@usawrestling) How to watch the U.S. Open Wrestling Championships 2025 TV channel: N/A N/A Live stream: FloWrestling The 2025 U.S. Open Wrestling Championships won't be broadcast on national TV, but fans can still catch all the action through FloWrestling. This platform offers subscribers live streams, event replays, and exclusive FloSports Originals to keep up with every match. If you want to stay in the loop with all the wrestling action, FloWrestling is the go-to source for comprehensive coverage. Session 1 10 a.m – 2:15 p.m. PT U15 Greco Roman – Preliminaries, Quarterfinals, Semifinals & Consolation Masters Freestyle – Preliminaries & Consolation Session 2 4 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. PT U15 Greco-Roman – Consolation, Consolation Semifinals, Medal Matches & Championship Finals 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. PT High School Girls Showcase – Quarterfinals, Semifinals & Consolation 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. PT Masters Freestyle – All remaining matches Session 3 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. PT Senior Greco-Roman Group A* – Preliminaries, Quarterfinals & Consolation Senior Women Freestyle – Preliminaries, Quarterfinals & Consolation U20 Greco-Roman – Preliminaries, Quarterfinals, Semifinals & Consolation Masters Greco-Roman – Preliminaries & Consolation Session 4 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. PT U20 Greco-Roman – Consolation, Consolation Semifinals, Medal Matches & Championship Finals 4 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. PT Senior Women Freestyle – Semifinals & Consolation 4 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. PT Senior Greco-Roman Group A* – Semifinals & Consolation 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. PT High School Girls Showcase – Medal Matches 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. PT Masters Greco-Roman – All remaining matches 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. PT U15 Freestyle – Preliminaries, Quarterfinals & Consolation 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. PT High School Girls Showcase – Championship Finals Senior Men Greco-Roman Group A: (55 kg, 60 kg, 63 kg, 67 kg, 72 kg, 77 kg) Friday, April 25 Session 5 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT Senior Greco-Roman Group A* – Championship Finals Round 1 (Best 2/3), Consolation, Consolation Semifinals, & Medal Matches 10 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. PT Senior Men Freestyle – Preliminaries, Quarterfinals & Consolation Senior Greco-Roman Group B** – Preliminaries, Quarterfinals & Consolation 10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. PT Senior Women Freestyle – Consolation, Consolation Semifinals & Medal Matches 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. PT U15 Freestyle – Semifinals, Consolation, Consolation Semifinals & Medal Matches 10 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. PT U17 Greco-Roman – U17 Greco-Roman Senior Greco-Roman Group A: (55 kg, 60 kg, 63 kg, 67 kg, 72 kg, 77 kg) Senior Greco-Roman – Group B: (82 kg, 87 kg, 97 kg, 130 kg) Session 6 4 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. PT Senior Men Freestyle – Semifinals & Consolation 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. PT U17 Greco-Roman – Championship Finals Round 1, Finals Round 2 (Best 2/3), Round 3 (if necessary), Consolation, Consolation Semifinals & Medal Matches 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. PT Senior Greco-Roman Group B** – Semifinals & Consolation 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. PT UWW Futures Greco-Roman – Preliminaries through conclusion (all matches) 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. PT U15 Freestyle – Championship Finals 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. PT Senior Women Freestyle – Championship Finals 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. PT Senior Greco-Roman Group A – Championship Finals Round 2 (Best 2/3) & Round 3 (if necessary) Senior Greco-Roman Group A: (55 kg, 60 kg, 63 kg, 67 kg, 72 kg, 77 kg) Senior Greco-Roman Group B: (82 kg, 87 kg, 97 kg, 130 kg) Saturday, April 26 Session 7 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. PT Senior Greco-Roman Group B** – Championship Finals Round 1 (Best 2/3), Consolation & Medal Matches 10 a.m. -1 p.m. PT Senior Men Freestyle – Consolation, Consolation Semifinals & Medal Matches 10 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. PT U20 Freestyle – Preliminaries & Consolation U17 Freestyle – Preliminaries & Consolation Session 8 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PT U17 Freestyle – Championship Rounds & Consolation 4 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. PT: U20 Freestyle – Championship Rounds & Consolation 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. PT Senior Men Freestyle – Championship Finals 6 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. PT: Senior Greco-Roman Group B** – Championship Finals Round 2 (Best 2/3) & Round 3 (if necessary) Senior Greco-Roman Group B: (82 kg, 87 kg, 97 kg, 130 kg) Sunday, April 27 Session 9 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. PT U17 Freestyle – Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Consolation & Consolation Semifinals U20 Freestyle – Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Consolation & Consolation Semifinals 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. PT UWW Futures Freestyle – Preliminaries to Conclusion (All Matches) 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT U17 Freestyle – Championship Finals Round 1, Round 2 (Best 2/3), Round 3 (if necessary) & Medal Matches U20 Freestyle – Championship Finals & Medal Matches ALSO READ – Will Arsenal rest players against Crystal Palace U.S. OpenU.S. Open Wrestling ChampionshipsWrestling Championships
CBS News
21-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Pair of Mt. Lebanon brothers go head-to-head, make history at NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships
A pair of brothers from Mt. Lebanon made history on Thursday night when they went head-to-head at the NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia, the first time that's happened in tournament history. Mac Stout and Luke Stout squared off during the second round of the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships at the Wells Fargo Center. Luke, a senior from Princeton (No. 11 seed) and Mac, a redshirt sophomore from Pitt (No. 6 seed), both wrestle in the 197. lb weight class and were the first set of brothers to ever face one another at the NCAA D1 championships, which date back to the late 1920s. Both Luke and Mac won their first-round matchups on Thursday morning, setting up the brother-on-brother match that made history. The younger brother was victorious as Mac won by a 4-2 decision. The two brothers hugged at the center of the mat after the match. After the match, in an interview shared by FloWrestling , Mac said it was tough to face off with his own sibling. "It stinks," Mac said. "I wish I never had to wrestle my brother, but I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for him, you know. I finally got one back after all those years he was shoving my head in the mat. It sucks. I wish I never had to wrestle him. Mac said he's confident that he and his brother will join one another on the podium when the tournament comes to an end later this weekend. "He's my best friend, I talk to him everyday," Mac said. "I knew that regardless of the outcome, we would still be best friends after the match." After beating his older brother, Mac now heads into the quarterfinals of the tournament and will square off with undefeated AJ Ferrari, the No. 2 seed from CSU Bakersfield on Friday morning. Luke will compete in the losers bracket with a chance to wrestle his way back to a 3rd through 7th place finish.
