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Ben Askren posts video message as he recovers from double lung transplant

July 9, 2025 John Pollock

Ben Askren has posted his first public message since undergoing a double lung transplant and battling for his life.

Ben Askren receives double lung transplant

June 30, 2025 John Pollock

Ben Askren has received a double lung transplant as the former champion continues a long road to recovery.

Ben Askren still on a ventilator, may require a lung transplant

June 17, 2025 John Pollock

Ben Askren continues to fight for his life, with his wife providing an update on the ex-fighter.

Ben Askren battling for his life due to “severe pneumonia”

June 9, 2025 John Pollock

Fans around the world are rallying behind Ben Askren as the former Olympian and fighter battles for his life.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Pat McAfee critical of his SmackDown performance

April 19, 2021 John Pollock

Pat McAfee assessed his first night on SmackDown, Chelsea Green on her release, WWE Network edits, reaction to Triller & Lethal vs. Gresham.

Triller Fight Club Report: Jake Paul stops Ben Askren in the first round

April 18, 2021 John Pollock

The event can best be described as a science project where the science is thrown out the window and everything is thrown together with the hopes of an explosion so grand that everyone turns their head while reaching for their wallets.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: McGregor vs. Poirier sold out, Paul vs. Askren

April 16, 2021 John Pollock

UFC announces immediate sellout for UFC 264, a report states McGregor is no longer being investigated, a preview of Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Charlotte Flair on her hiatus, ‘Mania & critics

January 27, 2021 John Pollock

Charlotte Flair discusses her time off, a big analysis of the WWE-Peacock deal, Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren, ONE Championship on TNT & more.

Five Questions: Blachowicz-Jacare, Rua’s Future, Ben Askren retires

November 22, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

This week’s edition of ‘Five Questions’ looks at Jan Blachowicz’s win over ‘Jacare’, the future of Shogun Rua, Ben Askren’s retirement & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: AEW holding ‘Bash at the Beach’ in January

November 18, 2019 John Pollock

AEW will promote a ‘Bash at the Beach’ episode of Dynamite along with a show from the Chris Jericho cruise, Albert Hardie Jr. Q&A, NXT UK TakeOver sold out, Otani added to MLW show, CM Punk’s prep for WWE Backstage & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: TMZ releases footage of Jimmy Uso’s July arrest

October 25, 2019 John Pollock

TMZ releases footage of Jimmy Uso’s arrest from July, full ratings breakdown from Wednesday, Court Bauer discusses MLW’s business, the latest on Nate Diaz, Randy Couture provides an update & more.

Five Questions: McGregor’s plans, Greg Hardy, Askren-Maia

October 25, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

In this week’s edition of “Five Questions,” we discuss Conor McGregor’s press conference, Greg Hardy’s past week, Dominick Reyes, and Askren vs. Maia.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ronda Rousey added to cast of Total Divas

August 26, 2019 John Pollock

Matches announced for Raw tonight, AEW going to Charlotte, Tony Schiavone officially joins the promotion, Steve Austin appearing at MSG, Ronda Rousey joins Total Divas & more.

UFC 239: Jon Jones retains by split, Nunes stops Holm, Fastest UFC KO

July 7, 2019 John Pollock

In front of 18,359 at the T-Mobile Arena, Jon Jones faced a larger threat to his championship than most expected heading into UFC 239 on Saturday night in the form of Thiago Santos.

UFC 235: Jon Jones retains, Kamaru Usman wins title

March 2, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of the UFC 235 card from Las Vegas with Jon Jones defending the light heavyweight title against Anthony Smith in the main event and Tyron Woodley vs. Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ronda Rousey advertised for Elimination Chamber

February 1, 2019 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey advertised for the Elimination Chamber card, Kevin Owens works out at the PC, Kaito Kiyomiya retains GHC title, UFC 235 press conference notes, weekend previews and lots more.

UFC drops January UFC 233 pay-per-view date in Anaheim

December 12, 2018 John Pollock

The UFC will not be hosting a pay-per-view event on January 26th in Anaheim, California as the promotion was forced to move the card after failing to secure a main event for the card.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Tetsuya Naito discusses offer he turned down from WWE

November 6, 2018 John Pollock

Paul Levesque was set to undergo surgery on Tuesday, Tetsuya Naito states he turned down a WWE offer this year, WWE purchases the WWC tape library, Conor McGregor comments on Mayweather’s fight with Rizin & more.

Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren deal is complete, per report

October 27, 2018 John Pollock

A unique transaction that sends two former champions to new promotions appears to be finalized with Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren expected to fight for new organizations.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: SmackDown posts second-lowest viewership of 2018 against World Series

October 24, 2018 John Pollock

SmackDown posts second-lowest viewership of 2018 against World Series, WWE stock drops, Chris Jericho announces the cruise is sold out, UFC and ONE Championship discussing a trade involving Demetrious Johnson & Ben Askren.