Key facts
- Ben Askren will compete one year after a double lung transplant.
- Askren is a former Olympic wrestler and MMA champion.
- He will face UFC star Belal Muhammad in a wrestling match.
Ben Askren, a former Olympic wrestler and MMA champion, is making a comeback to competitive action approximately one year after undergoing a critical double lung transplant. His return will be marked by a wrestling match against current UFC star Belal Muhammad.