BEN ASKREN details his near-death experience | RAF Wrestling

Ben Askren, RAF commentator, details how his heart stopped several times, that his children were told "dad's dead" and his astonishing comeback from death's door. Ben was supposed to compete at RAF 1, Aug 30, before tragedy happened. Ben Askren is a retired American mixed martial artist, two-time NCAA champion, former Bellator and ONE Championship welterweight champion known for his dominant grappling style and outspoken personality. Askren transitioned to MMA in 2009, quickly establishing himself as one of the sport’s most effective wrestlers, going undefeated for nearly a decade. After successful runs in Bellator and ONE, he joined the UFC in 2019, where he scored a memorable debut win against UFC Hall of Famer Robbie Lawler. He is a member of RAF's team. #benaskren #realfreestylewrestling REAL FREESTYLE WRESTLING. BUILT FOR THE BIG STAGE Freestyle Wrestling has always been about grit, sacrifice and raw determination. But for too long, athletes who give everything to the sport have not had an opportunity to pursue professional careers. Real American Freestyle was built to change that – to provide a platform for the best wrestlers in the world to compete. Real American Freestyle is the first unscripted pro wrestling league for the best athletes in the world. Founded by Eric Bischoff, Izzy Martinez and the late Hulk Hogan, RAF is powered by a dynamic roster of elite wrestlers ready to shake up the sport. *Get tickets for Aug 30 event now* Ticketsticketmaster.com/real-american-freestyle-cleveland-ohio-08-30-2025/event/050062CB85690FB7 *Social Media* Instagram.com/rafwrestlingusa Facebook.com/RAFWrestlingUSA X.com/RAFWrestlingUSA Visit realamericanfreestyle.com for more info Don't miss the debut of America's NEW combat sports promotion: https://nation.foxnews.com/