Overview
- Askren posted footage on X of himself lacing up RUDIS shoes and running wrestling drills, calling it a new recovery milestone.
- He captioned the clip with a timeline noting that four months ago he was on his deathbed, three months ago he couldn’t stand unassisted, and two months ago he still used a walker.
- The former MMA star’s ordeal began with a severe staph infection that led to life-threatening pneumonia, a weeks-long coma and substantial weight loss before a double-lung transplant.
- He returned home in late July and later reported doctors told him he can expect a long, healthy life, with September bringing a first jog and early rehab strides.
- Support poured in from prominent fighters reacting to the video, and earlier fundraisers for his care drew donations from figures including Jake Paul and Dana White, while any competitive return remains uncertain.