Randy Couture, the former UFC champion, and retired Army drill sergeant, experienced severe burns and multiple injuries from a car crash during practice rides near Kansas City, Mo. At 62 years old, he was airlifted to a burn center and is anticipated to recover. His injuries include first- and second-degree burns, trauma injuries, and smoke inhalation. The vehicle he was driving was completely wrecked, with details of the accident's cause still unclear. Known for his resilience, Couture has had a storied athletic career, including multiple accolades in mixed martial arts and wrestling.
Randy Couture, a former UFC champion and Army drill sergeant, suffered severe burns and other injuries in a car crash during practice rides at a Kansas City racetrack.
Couture was airlifted to a burn center with first- and second-degree burns, trauma injuries, and smoke inhalation, but is expected to recover.
Couture is known for his resilience, with his manager stating, "he's a freak of nature and will survive this like everything else."
Couture, a state champion wrestler, became a six-time UFC champion and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006.
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