Ben Askren feels love while he fights through the most difficult fight of his career.
In June, the former UFC star was admitted to hospital in a critical condition due to a serious case of pneumonia caused by a Staph infection.
After a 45-day coma, Ben Askren received the double lung transplant he needed to save his life.
Now he is on social media again and he shares some of the many messages of support that he has received in the worst time of his life.
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Ben Askren shares a healthy Michael Chandler -Video
On Sunday, Ben Askren posted a video of UFC star Michael Chandler on his Instagram page.
In the clip, the former triple Bellator champion showed the trophies he won during his wrestling career, which started after he was inspired to get into sport by Askren.
“I just let my father and mother bring my all-American Plaque home last weekend,” Chandler started.
“It has been at their home since 2009. They just brought it back so that I can show it.
“I hope you know the main reason why I have this, the main reason why I became an all-American, the main reason why a small man from High Ridge, Missouri, who did not believe in himself, did not believe he deserved to be on that stage, the main reason is that you are. His name is.
“I love you so much, man. I look up to you. I admire you. I fight with you. I pray for you. You have so many people who love you, man. Keep fighting.
“Keep fighting! We love you, am. God bless. I see you at the top.”
Askren added the caption: “There are few things in life better than showing a young person that they are capable of success! Once you learn them, you send them for life.”
Dana White confirms Ben Askren Donation
UFC CEO Dana White has been a vocal supporter during the recent health problems of Ben Askren.
On Saturday evening, White confirmed that he helped to finance the $ 2 million operation that saved 40-year-old.
“I usually don't talk about that stuff, but yes, I did,” he answered when he asked Point-Blank if he had financially supported Askren.
“I did. I mean, we got in touch with his wife as soon as we heard and told her: “If there is something you need.”
“And yes, I did, yes. I just don't like to talk about that – that's between us, but yes.”