UFC legend rushed to burn heart after fiery NHRA racing accident

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Former UFC fighter Randy Couture required a medical airlift to a burn heart on Tuesday.

The emergency transport to a Kansas Metropolis burn heart occurred shortly after the MMA legend sustained what TMZ Sports reported as first and second-degree burns, trauma accidents, and smoke inhalation following a crash on a racetrack.

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Randy Couture (inexperienced shorts) def. Gabriel Gonzaga (black/white shorts) - TKO - 1:37 spherical 3 throughout UFC 74 at Mandalay Bay Occasions Middle on July 7, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC by way of Getty Photographs)

Couture was ramping up for his first Nationwide Scorching Rod Affiliation (NHRA) racing occasion on the time of the harrowing accident.

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It's unclear what prompted the wreck. Couture's automobile appeared to undergo main injury from the crash. As of Wednesday, Couture stays within the burn heart. His accidents are usually not believed to be life-threatening.

Former UFC struggle Randy Couture watches son Ryan Couture (not pictured) struggle Haim Gozal (not pictured) throughout Bellator NYC at Madison Sq. Backyard on June 24, 2017 in New York. (Ed Mulholland/USA TODAY Sports activities)

Final month, Couture shared his pleasure in regards to the alternative to take to the track in 2025.

"It is an entire totally different animal," Couture mentioned throughout an look on the "Bubba The Love Sponge Show." "Sitting within the stands, it appears to be like straightforward. They are saying, 'Oh, he simply goes quick.' However there may be a lot extra concerned."

Randy Couture attends the ceremony honoring Criss Angel with a Star on The Hollywood Stroll of Fame held on July 20, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (JB Lacroix/WireImage)

"It is a new technique to tickle that aggressive spirit that I've had most of my life; a brand new place for me to get aggressive and make a mark in racing," Couture added. "I am going to carry all of the issues I developed as a wrestler and martial artist into this realm and see what we are able to do. I don't know the way it’s going to go, however I am excited in regards to the alternatives."

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Couture completed his MMA career with a 19-11 file. Couture earned titles in UFC's mild heavyweight and heavyweight divisions throughout his standout profession. He retired in 2011.