Former UFC fighter gives emotional update after double lung transplant
Askren was hospitalised with severe pneumonia, placed on a ventilator in June, and added to the donor list on 24 June.
In an emotional Instagram video, Askren revealed he has little recollection of a critical month-long period from late May to early July, during which his heart reportedly stopped four times.
During his 45-day ordeal, Askren lost 50 pounds. He has expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of support he received.
The 40-year-old, who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics and had a distinguished MMA career, now runs a youth wrestling academy in Wisconsin.
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