He was dragged 60ft under a bus - now he's fighting for a UFC contract
Liam McCracken will compete for a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series on Tuesday, three years after he was left fighting for his life when he was hit by a bus.
On Tuesday, British fighter Liam McCracken will attempt to secure a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series in Las Vegas after a harrowing near-fatal bus incident three years prior. In 2020, while out for a run near his Liverpool home, McCracken darted into the road without checking for oncoming traffic and was struck and dragged under a bus for 18 meters (60 feet) before it halted.
The 25-year-old suffered numerous injuries, including fractures to his back, neck, ribs, pelvis, nose, and knee, as well as a torn meniscus. He was found unconscious and bleeding heavily by a couple who initially thought he was dead. Passersby, including a paramedic, provided critical assistance, and McCracken credits their actions for saving his life.
Doctors initially doubted he would ever walk or compete again, but he has since made a remarkable recovery and is set to fight Mexican lightweight Silvestre Sanchez on Tuesday. McCracken's accident has made him acutely aware of the preciousness of life, and he credits the experience with instilling a deep sense of gratitude. Despite the challenges, the fighter remains determined and optimistic about the future as he prepares for his return to the octagon.
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