Prayers Pouring In For UFC Legend Randy Couture On Wednesday
UFC legend Randy Couture was the victim of an unfortunate accident last week and prayers have been pouring in for him ever since.
Couture was injured in a crash at a Kansas City racetrack and needed to be airlifted to a medical facility for treatment. He suffered first- and second-degree burns along with "trauma injuries and smoke inhalation," per TMZ.
Thankfully, Couture got a major boost yesterday when he was released from the hospital in order to continue his recovery from home.
"TMZ Sports has learned he's been discharged from the hospital following his scary crash last week and is now at home recovering," the outlet reported this morning.
MMA fans were relieved to hear that Couture is making strides towards a full recovery:
"Hoping for a speedy recovery, loved watching the rivalry between him and 'Iceman' Chuck Liddell," one user wrote on X.
"Get well soon," wrote another.
"I'm glad you're okay," a third wrote.
"He will be okay."
Last Wednesday TMZ's Michael Babcock reported that Couture sustained his injuries while driving a racecar while training for his upcoming NHRA motorsports debut.
"Randy Couture, UFC legend and actor, was seriously injured driving a race car on Tuesday (7/8) in anticipation of his NHRA debut sometime this year. Couture suffered 1st and 2nd degree burns, trauma injuries, and smoke inhalation. Randy was airlifted to a local hospital, where he is currently being treated for his many injuries. Thankfully, he is expected to recover. RC's car was destroyed," Babcock wrote last week.
Couture was one of the first MMA superstars produced by UFC. He was a three-time UFC Heavyweight Champion and a two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, making him the first multi-divisional champion in the promotion's history. His six total championship reigns are the most by any fighter in UFC history.
In 2006, Couture was elected to the UFC Hall of Fame as part of their Pioneer Wing.
Since retiring from full-time mixed martial arts competitions, Couture has tried his hand at a number of ventures ranging from business to advocacy work to making movies.
We wish him a full recovery.Prayers Pouring In For UFC Legend Randy Couture On Wednesday first appeared on The Spun on Jul 16, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.

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