UFC Legend Randy Couture Airlifted After Kansas City NHRA Practice Crash

Randy Couture, the 62-year-old six-time UFC champion, was seriously injured in a crash during an NHRA practice session in Kansas City as he prepared for his National Hot Rod Association racing debut. He sustained first- and second-degree burns, trauma injuries, and smoke inhalation and was airlifted to a burn center, where he is currently receiving treatment and is expected to make a full recovery. Couture was driving a 1937 Chevy Pro Mod car when the single-car crash occurred, though the cause of the accident remains unclear. The UFC Hall of Famer had recently joined Scag Racing's Pro Mod team and expressed enthusiasm about channeling his competitive spirit from MMA and wrestling into his new racing career. Fans and the MMA community have expressed strong support for his recovery, and his manager described him as a 'freak of nature' who is likely to overcome the injuries. Besides his iconic fighting career and military service, Couture has also been involved in acting and owns a gym in Las Vegas.