KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Former Ultimate Fighting Championship champion and actor Randy Couture was airlifted to a burn center after a crash at a racetrack in Odessa, Missouri, according to multiple reports.
According to TMZ, Couture was taking practice laps for his upcoming National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) debut later this year when he crashed on Tuesday, July 8. The crash reportedly resulted in first-, second- and third-degree burns, trauma injuries and smoke inhalation – and required Couture to be airlifted to a burn center.
At this time, it is unknown what caused the crash, but Couture remains in the burn center, according to TMZ.
Sources tell ESPN the “initial hope and belief” is that the former MMA star will recover from his injuries.
Couture has reportedly been preparing in the pro stock division of NHRA. He’s made several posts on social media leading up to his debut on the race track.
Randy Couture is a six-time UFC champion and the first ever fighter to reign as champ in two divisions. He finished his career in the UFC with a record of 19-11-0.
In addition to his dominance in the cage, Couture is also a somewhat decorated actor, appearing in films like “The Scorpion King 2” and “Expendables 4.” Couture also served in the U.S. Army from 1982 to 1988, attaining the rank of Sergeant.
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