Liam McCracken to chase UFC contract three years after bus crash
The British fighter will appear on Dana White’s Contender Series on Tuesday after recovering from injuries sustained when he was struck by a bus.
Liam McCracken is set to compete for a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series on Tuesday, three years after a bus collision left him fighting for his life. The British mixed martial artist has rebuilt his career after the accident, according to BBC Sport.
McCracken’s appearance on the series gives him a chance to earn a place in the UFC, the sport’s top promotion. The contest is part of the long-running talent showcase run by UFC president Dana White.
BBC Sport reported that McCracken was dragged about 60 feet under the bus in the crash. His return to the cage comes after a lengthy recovery period following the injury.
The bout is the latest step in a comeback that has taken him from a life-threatening road accident back to the brink of a UFC deal.
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