Overview

• Dana White broke his silence today to confirm that he privately provided financial assistance for Ben Askren and reached out to his wife during his transplant ordeal.
• Ben Askren has had another medical tube removed in Wisconsin and continues to post motivational updates on his physical and mental recovery.
• Jake Paul’s undisclosed $500,000 contribution helped the Help Hope Live campaign reach its $2 million target for Askren’s double lung transplant expenses.
• Former rivals turned supporters—including Jorge Masvidal and Dillon Danis—alongside Donald Trump Jr. have publicly rallied around Askren’s fight for health.
• MMA figures such as Muhammad Mokaev have highlighted Dana White’s behind-the-scenes help, underscoring gaps in post-career medical coverage for fighters.