Askren is on the road to recovery after undergoing a double lung transplant and losing more than 50 lbs. during his illness

Former Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren says his heart stopped four times, leading to him receiving a double lung transplant.

Posting an emotional video message from his hospital bed, Askren revealed that he has no memory of anything from May 28 to July 2 and that he lost 50lbs in that time. The 40-year-old is a legendary figure in American wrestling and gained more international recognition when he transitioned to Mixed Martial Arts.