(The Blaze)—Former UFC fighter Ben Askren’s toughest fight wasn’t inside a UFC cage — it was in a hospital bed, clinging to life after double lung failure from severe pneumonia. However, Askren turned to faith after waking up from a medically induced coma.
Askren, 41, is a former professional mixed martial artist, professional boxer, and Olympic wrestler.
In June, Askren was hospitalized in critical condition with a severe case of pneumonia and was placed on a ventilator. Askren underwent a successful double lung transplant. However, his condition was in dire shape because he lost 50 pounds over the span of 45 days.
After he woke up from a medically induced coma, Askren had a significant revelation about his faith.
Askren gave a stirring interview with FloWrestling last week, when he revealed that he became a Christian right after coming out of the coma.
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