Ben Askren, former UFC fighter, faced an intense medical ordeal, revealing he "died four times" during recovery from a double lung transplant. Hospitalized with severe pneumonia from a staph infection, Askren spent over a month in a coma, with no memory of late-May to early-July.

The fighter lost significant weight during his 45-day battle, receiving overwhelming support from the MMA community. Anonymous donations helped fund his life-saving surgery. Despite a challenging recovery ahead, Askren is eager to return to coaching in Wisconsin, inspired by the love and support he's received. The ordeal offered him a profound perspective on life.