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UFC trailblazer announces switch to ‘dream’ sport

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The Independent UK

Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren recovering from double lung transplant

Olympic wrestler and former UFC fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia

The Independent UK

Ex-MMA Star Ben Askren Says He 'Died Four Times' Before Receiving Double Lung Transplant

What a scary situation.

Sports Illustrated

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Former MMA fighter Ben Askren ‘died four times’ before life-saving double lung transplant

The former Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter is recovering in hospital

The Independent UK

What Happened to Ben Askren: UFC Fighter 'Died Four Times' Before Life-saving Surgery

Ben Askren reveals he 'died four times' before life-saving double lung transplant after a severe infection led to lung failure and a 45-day coma.

International Business Times UK

Big Mo, the new voice of boxing, wants you to listen – no, really listen

IS THIS THING ON?: Exclusive interview: Kody ‘Big Mo’ Mommaerts is the youngest MC at the top end of combat sports, and after announcing Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, he tells Alex Pattle about fulfilling his Madison Square Garden dream

The Independent UK

Molly McCann: Ex-UFC star targets world title as she signs with Eddie Hearn in boxing switch

Scouse scrapper won a flyweight-record three UFC ‘Performance of the Night’ bonuses

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Ex-UFC star Molly McCann announces surprise switch to boxing after emotional retirement from MMA

McCann hung up the gloves following back-to-back defeats in the UFC

The Independent UK

Dana White’s Next Project Is Bringing Jiu-Jitsu to the Masses

The UFC CEO talks about BJJ, the growth of the sport and how it can have mainstream appeal.

Sports Illustrated

‘I was chewed up and spat out – fighters deserve better’: Danny Roberts on starting fresh after post-UFC pain

Exclusive interview: British fighter Danny Roberts has voiced his grievances with MMA ahead of his first fight since leaving the UFC

The Independent UK

How Jon Jones destroyed his legacy in pathetic end to UFC saga

JON JONES RETIRES: Comment: Forget the ‘GOAT’ argument, writes Alex Pattle; numerous failed drug tests, run-ins with the law, lucky results and an avoidance of Tom Aspinall rule out Jones

The Independent UK

Jon Jones officially retires as Tom Aspinall is crowned undisputed UFC heavyweight champion

Jones has vacated the heavyweight title upon his retirement, as interim champion Aspinall is elevated

The Independent UK

MMA champ facing lung transplant after sudden illness

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The Independent UK

Ben Askren’s wife provides positive update after former UFC star undergoes double lung transplant

The former Bellator champion and UFC star may require a lung transplant, according to his wife Amy

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MMA Draws Thousands In Nigeria As Fight Sport Gains Ground

The arena was packed on Friday night in the upscale Lekki neighbourhood of Nigeria's bustling commercial capital, Lagos.

International Business Times UK

Rampage Jackson Warns Adin Ross That YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy 'Might Die' in Filipino Jail

MMA legend Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson warns Vitaly's life may be in danger at notorious Bicutan detention centre Influencer's arrest in Manila sparks diplomatic tensions and reignites debate over prank culture and social media accountability

The Independent UK

The European MMA promotion selling out 60,000-seater stadiums before the UFC

BIGGER THAN BEFORE: The rise of MMA does not stop with the UFC. Will Castle speaks to the man behind Europe’s fighting powerhouse taking the sport to new heights

The Independent UK

Kayla Harrison survived sex abuse to win Olympic gold. She's now a UFC champ with a mega fight ahead

Around her neck or around her waist, Kayla Harrison has a knack for winning gold

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The Independent UK

Merab Dvalishvili retains his 135-pound championship at UFC 316 with President Trump looking on

Merab Dvalishvili retained his 135-pound championship when he tapped out Sean O’Malley in the third round in the main event of UFC 316 at the Prudential Center

Tom’s Guide

Netflix just added this action thriller movie — and it's guaranteed to get your pulse racing

Netflix just added a new French action thriller from Antoine Blossier that sees an ex-MMA fighter racing to rescue a missing teen from violent criminals.

The Independent UK

The Ultimate Fighter turns 20: UFC's signature show's new season stars coaches Cormier, Sonnen

Retired UFC greats Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen have returned as coaches in UFC's landmark show, “The Ultimate Fighter.”

Sports Lens

UFC 316 Tickets: Prices For Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O'Malley 2

How much are UFC 316 tickets for the Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O'Malley rematch? How do these ticket prices compare to previous PPV events?

The Independent UK

Savannah Marshall delves into her return to boxing as part of Jake Paul’s super-team

Exclusive interview: After a detour in MMA, the former undisputed champion is back in boxing as one of numerous women’s signings on Jake Paul’s promotion

The Sports Daily

Claressa Shields MMA Dream Over As Star Returns To Boxing

Multi-weight boxing world champion Claressa Shields says she is "done" with MMA, ending talk of her one day fighting in the UFC.

The Independent UK

As Darren Till moves from MMA to boxing, here are five fighters that went the other way

The former UFC title challenger faces ex-colleague Darren Stewart in the boxing ring

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