Ben Askren leads early in final match before losing to Belal Muhammad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 7:07 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Ben Askren returned to competitive wrestling at RAF 11 in Milwaukee on July 20, 2026, facing Belal Muhammad. Askren took an early lead but lost the match 6-3 after his stamina faltered in the third period. He had recently recovered from a double lung transplant and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete again. This match concluded Askren's wrestling career, as he confirmed in a post-match interview. He reflected on his struggles, indicating he could not perform as he wished in the final moments of the contest.
- •Askren led 3-1 before losing 6-3 to Muhammad.
- •Match took place on July 20, 2026, at RAF 11 in Milwaukee.
- •Askren fought after recovering from a double lung transplant.
- •He announced his retirement after the match.
- 7:07 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Askren had the lead in final wrestling match after double lung transplant; then his body gave out.
"Former Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Ben Askren says his body simply ran out of gas in the final wrestling match of his decorated career.
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