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UFC Icon Randy Couture Could've Died from Heart Attack If 30-40 Min Late to ER

UFC legend Randy Couture has said a heart attack he suffered in October could have killed him, with ER staff telling him a short delay in treatment might have proved fatal.

Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show (h/t MMA On Point), the 56-year-old gave details of the episode with recent ill health:

MMA On Point

.@Randy_Couture says he walked to the hospital because he had a pain in his chest that wouldn't go away. Was told at the ER that he was having a heart attack. Immediately had surgery. Doctors told him he could have died if he came in 30-40 mins later.