Overview

• Askren underwent a double lung transplant on June 30 after severe pneumonia from a staph infection required ventilator and ECMO support.
• He experienced four cardiac arrests during his ordeal and lost 46 pounds, reaching 147 pounds.
• The fighter reported a full month of memory loss and used his wife’s journal to reconstruct his journey.
• In the video, Askren appeared weak and coughing as he struggled to speak while recounting his near-fatal battle.
• Prominent MMA figures including Daniel Cormier, Belal Muhammad and Chuck Norris have publicly rallied around Askren with messages of support.