Former MMA champion Ben Askren released his first video update since undergoing a double lung transplant on June 30, revealing he ‘died four times’ when his heart stopped during the medical crisis. The 40-year-old fighter lost 50 pounds in 45 days and has no memory of events between May 28 and July 2. Askren described reading his wife Amy’s journal to understand his ordeal, calling the experience ‘like a movie.’ His wife had previously shared that the transplant was successful but noted it begins ‘a new lifestyle’ for the athlete. Askren expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support while recovering in the hospital.
Source: https://nypost.com/2025/07/09/sports/ben-askren-gives-update-after-double-lung-transplant-surgery/