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Former UFC Star Randy Couture Badly Burned in Auto Racing Accident

JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI, JUL 9 – Randy Couture suffered serious burns and trauma during NHRA pro stock practice and was airlifted to a burn center; he is expected to recover, sources say.

  • UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture was airlifted to a burn center with serious injuries after a high-speed crash during practice at a Kansas City racetrack.
  • Couture, a six-time UFC champion, was preparing for his NHRA debut in pro stock when he suffered burns and injuries in a crash during practice in Kansas City.
  • Couture suffered first- and second-degree burns, trauma injuries, and smoke inhalation, with his vehicle wrecked on impact; cause remains unclear.
  • Medical teams state Couture is expected to fully recover and remains under care at the burn center with injuries not considered life-threatening.
  • Beyond medical recovery, Couture's determination to master motorsport at age 62 inspires fans and underscores his bold career shift into racing, with no official return timeline yet established.
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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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