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'It's The Craziest Gamble Ever,' Says Joe Rogan About Insurance. You Pay And Cross Your Fingers They'll Actually Cover You

Joe Rogan didn't hold back in a recent episode of his podcast when comedian Joe DeRosa joined him for a wide-ranging conversation that included the American healthcare system, specifically how insurance companies operate.

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Ben Askren shares tearful update as former UFC star is finally released from hospital

The former Olympian had to undergo a double lung transplant after suddenly falling ill

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Former MMA champ Ben Askren says he lost 50 pounds in 45 days after contracting pneumonia and getting a double lung transplant: 'I only died 4 times'

Jake Paul said he pledged to help pay Askren's medical bills because "none of these people, like Dana [White] or anyone, are stepping in."

Fortune

Ben Askren Opens Up From Hospital Bed After Double Lung Transplant: 'I Only Died Four Times'

Former UFC star Ben Askren has offered a rare, emotional Instagram update from his hospital bed following a double lung transplant, revealing he flat‑lined four times, lost 50 lbs in 45 days and has no memory of the ordeal.

International Business Times 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.

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Former UFC fighter gives emotional update after double lung transplant

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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

Ben Askren: Former UFC fighter receives double lung transplant, wife confirms

MMA legend recovering from major surgery after being hospitalised with severe pneumonia

Evening Standard

Dustin Poirier chose alternative opponent to Max Holloway for UFC retirement fight

Poirier will retire in July, once he has completed his trilogy with Holloway at UFC 318

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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Ben Askren's Greatest Fight Isn't in the Octagon, It's in His Mind

UFC legend Ben Askren faces his toughest opponent yet — severe illness. Fans and fighters unite as he fights for his life off the mat.

The Sports Daily

Best UFC Knockouts Of All Time Ranked: Our Top Five Picks

We're taking a look at the best UFC knockouts of all time, and ranking the top five most unforgettable stoppages in the promotion's history.

The Independent UK

Jake Paul highlights glaring Canelo Alvarez weakness: ‘I would’ve beaten him for sure’

YouTube star Paul has long eyed a boxing match with undisputed champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez

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Ben Askren: Sean O’Malley rematching Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316 is ‘a bad move’

Ben Askren thinks Sean O'Malley running things back with Merab Dvalishvili is a risky move.

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Daniel Cormier predicts Justin Gaethje gets UFC title shot vs. champ Islam Makhachev

Daniel Cormier sees Justin Gaethje sliding into the UFC title picture.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ben Askren: UFC should strip Islam Makhachev if he refuses Ilia Topuria fight

Ben Askren wants to see UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev face consequences if he turns down Ilia Topuria.

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Daniel Cormier: Sean O’Malley ‘screwed’ if he loses to UFC champ Merab Dvalishvili again

Daniel Cormier warns Sean O'Malley of what a potential second loss to UFC Merab Dvalishvili could do to his career.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Demetrious Johnson, Ben Askren discuss who won UFC-ONE Championship trade

In 2018, an unprecedented trade in MMA took place between the UFC and ONE Championship, but who won?

The Independent UK

Jake Paul reveals ‘numb’ reaction to Mike Tyson pulling out of boxing fight

Tyson withdrew from the controversial bout in July, leading it to be rescheduled for 15 November

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ben Askren relates to Francis Ngannou dealing with Dana White’s wrath: ‘It’s essentially slander’

Speaking from experience, Ben Askren knows if Dana White "doesn't get exactly what he wants, he just starts crapping on people" – as is the case with Francis Ngannou.

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Daniel Cormier: UFC is only MMA organization where ‘you reach superstardom’

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier isn't particularly impressed with the PFL and other promotions' ability to build stars.

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