Former Bellator champion and ex-UFC fighter Ben Askren has reached out to his fans on social media for the first time since undergoing lung transplant surgery.
Ben Askren on a video
I actually just read through my wife's journal because I don't remember anything from May 28 to July 2. No recollection, zero idea, no idea what happened. I just read through my wife's journal. It's like a movie. It's ridiculous. So, I only died four times when the ticker stopped for about 20 seconds. That's not ideal.
The 40-year-old Askren was hospitalized a few weeks ago due to a severe case of pneumonia. He was heavily sedated and relied on a ventilator for breathing during this period.
In his MMA career, Askren boasts 19 victories and two losses, with one of his fights classified as a no contest.
