Ben Askren Emotional Over Life-Changing Year, 2026 Will 'Look Different' | TMZ Sports

Ben Askren's life turned upside down in 2025 -- he battled severe pneumonia that resulted in a 59-day hospital stay a double lung transplant ... but thankfully, he tells TMZ Sports he's going into the New Year moving in a "positive direction." One thing that is on the books for him is Real American Freestyle, the org. co-founded by Hulk Hogan, and we dive into the first year for RAF ... and what's to come!! SUBSCRIBE -- http://tmz.me/j0hSW37 About TMZ Sports: Some of the best stories in sports have been off the field and we’re reporting on athletes from NFL, NBA, UFC, WWE, MLB and more! Subscribe to TMZ Sports on YouTube for the latest news, exclusive interviews, clips from TMZ Sports on FS1 and videos of your favorite athletes and celebs. Need More TMZ? TMZ Sports Website: http://tmz.me/jMBERbb LIKE TMZ on Facebook! http://tmz.me/9sGB00a FOLLOW TMZ on Twitter! http://tmz.me/9LeeNWQ FOLLOW TMZ on Instagram! http://tmz.me/ep7d8Bn TMZ on TV & TMZ Sports on FS1 Tune In Info: http://tmz.me/ccuirUZ TMZ is on iOS! http://tmz.me/ecOjgiH TMZ is on Android! http://tmz.me/pkwieRA Got a Tip? Contact TMZ: http://tmz.me/UsxYCvE Check out TMZ, TMZ Live, and toofab! TMZ: http://tmz.me/fPrTwZt Subscribe! TMZ: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO TMZ Live: http://tmz.me/GxCXCfl Subscribe! TMZ Live: http://tmz.me/cLxA82p Toofab: http://tmz.me/dsXztns Subscribe! toofab: http://tmz.me/VeVLMmi    / tmzsports