Former UFC fighter’s wife prays for ‘miracle’ as doctors consider drastic measure

Former UFC fighter’s wife prays for ‘miracle’ as doctors consider drastic measure

Ben Askren remains on ventilator with doctors starting evaluation for possible lung transplant

Ben Askren during UFC 235 at T-Mobile Arena. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports)

Olympian Ben Askren points to the crowd as he enters the mat to face fellow Olympian and New Jersey native Jordan Burroughs (not pictured) during the Beat the Streets "Grapple at the Garden" on Monday, May 6, 2019, in New York. (Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com)

Ben Askren stands in his corner prior to his welterweight bout against Demian Maia of Brazil during the UFC Fight Night event at Singapore Indoor Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Singapore. (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)