Ex-MMA fighter and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren spoke for the first time since receiving a double lung transplant following a battle with pneumonia.

Ben Askren said he was headed home Tuesday, July 22 after a 59-day stay in the hospital that included a double lung transplant.

UFC icon Ben Askren has shared a supportive video message he has received from Michael Chandler amid his ongoing health battle.

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren was released from a hospital after receiving a double-lung transplant following pneumonia, revealing he lost 50 pounds during his 59-day stay.

Ben Askren posts emotional video message in first statement since hospitalization In a recent post to Instagram, Askren broke his silence for the first time since his health battle kicked off.

Ben Askren Makes Massive Announcement Amid Life-Threatening Lung Surgery Ben Askren shared a major update on his road to recovery from a double-lung transplant surgery.

Former UFC fighter and Bellator champion Ben Askren posted a video update on his health Wednesday on Instagram, just over one week after he underwent a double lung transplant.

UFC alum Ben Askren has left the toughest fight of his life a winner. Askren was discharged from the hospital this week after receiving a double lung transplant.

Ben Askren drops a motivational video shedding light on his perspective following a double lung transplant.

Jake Paul is praising former opponent Ben Askren as "one of the toughest fighters of all time" after a life-threatening battle with pneumonia.

Ben Askren, the former UFC and MMA star, opened up about "only dying four times" as he detailed his health battle in a video from his hospital bed.

Health & Wellness What Happened to Ben Askren? MMA Star 'Died 4 Times' and Received Double Lung Transplant Askren says he doesn't remember anything from the weekslong health ordeal.