UFC legend Ben Askren is going to make a major change in his life after overcoming a double lung transplant.
The former Bellator and ONE FC champion faced a life-threatening battle with pneumonia earlier this year, but powered through and is now on the mend. He recently appeared at a RAF Wrestling event, where he looked almost back to his old self.
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He had been due to compete in the promotion, which was founded by the late Hulk Hogan and his former WCW boss Eric Bischoff. And since the illness, he has taken on a new ambassadorial role within the company as well as matchmaking.
IMPRESSIVE: Ben Askren proves he can still wrestle as his ‘insane recovery’ from near-death experience continues
Ben Askren will make sure to be there for more people after double lung transplant
After making his return to wrestling earlier this year in a stunning recovery effort, Ben Askren continued to impress fans with his refreshed look at the most recent RAF event. He spoke to The Schmo, where he opened up about how his perspective on life has changed.
“There were people showing up when I wasn’t awake, helping with my kids, sending prayers, and everything,” Askren said of his experience, noting that even as he was unconscious the groundswell of support kept his life afloat.
“If there’s one thing I’m personally going to try to do better, it’s…
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