UFC icon Randy Couture ‘rushed to hospital by helicopter with serious burns and injuries after a horror race car crash'
The former two-division champion has pivoted to racecar racing in recent years and was set to make his National Hot Rod Association debut this year.
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UFC legend Randy Couture was involved in a racecar crash this week
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But 'The Natural' ended up being involved in a crash on Tuesday, which left him with first and second-degree burns, during a practice run at a track in Kansas City.
The 62-year-old's car was rushed to the nearby burns unit, where he currently remains, after completely wrecking his car.
According to TMZ, Couture is expected to make a full recovery.
Couture recently spoke of his excitement with his latest post-fighting venture.
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The former American army ranger said: "This is a new way to tickle that competitive spirit that I've had most of my life.
"A new place for me to get competitive and make a mark in racing."
"I'll bring all the things I developed as a wrestler and martial artist into this realm and see what we can do.
"I have no idea how it's going to go, but I'm excited about the opportunities."
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