Olympic wrestler and former UFC fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia.

Ex-MMA fighter and former Olympic wrestler Ben Askren shared an emotional health update with fans on Wednesday after undergoing a double lung transplant as a result of a severe case of pneumonia. In a video posted on Instagram,

Askren transitioned to MMA after an amateur wrestling career that saw him represent the United States in the 2008 Summer Olympics. He quickly found success in the cage after winning the Bellator Season 2 welterweight tournament before capturing the welterweight title in 2010.'