The Unyielding Spirit of Ben Askren: A Return to the Mat as a Testament to Human Resilience Ben Askren's return to combat sports, just one year after undergoing a double lung transplant, is a poignant reminder that even in the face of adversity, the human spirit can persist.
His emotional match against Belal Muhammad at RAF 11 was a powerful statement on the resilience of the human body and mind. Askren's journey to this moment has been remarkable.
From his days as an NCAA Division I national champion to his stint in the UFC, Askren pushed himself to the limit.