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UFC hopeful Liam McCracken prepares for Dana White's Contender Series

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 8:58 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

UFC hopeful Liam McCracken prepares for Dana White's Contender Series
Summary

UFC prospect Liam McCracken is set to compete on Dana White's Contender Series following a recovery from a severe accident in 2023. McCracken suffered 20 broken bones, including four spinal fractures and a broken pelvis, after being hit by a bus and dragged 60 feet. He spent two years in rehabilitation and physical therapy before returning to professional competition last September. Since his return to the cage, McCracken has secured three consecutive victories, including a first-round rear-naked choke submission against Jhon Bryan. He now faces a medical review to finalize his eligibility for the upcoming opportunity.

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  • •Liam McCracken sustained 20 broken bones in a 2023 traffic accident.
  • •The fighter underwent two years of physical therapy and medical treatment.
  • •McCracken returned to the cage in September with a first-round submission victory.
  • •He has compiled a record of 8-1 throughout his professional career.
  • •McCracken is completing medical evaluations to compete on Dana White's Contender Series.
Latest Updates
  • 8:58 PMYahoo Sports — Contender Series miracle: Liam McCracken fights for UFC contract three years after horrific bus accident
  • 8:14 AMYahoo Sports — He was dragged 60ft under a bus - now he's fighting for a UFC contract
  • 8:14 AMBBC Sport — He was dragged 60ft under a bus - now he's fighting for a UFC contract
  • 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'Protected': UFC hopeful Liam McCracken recounts miraculous rebound after being hit by bus
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“I shouldn’t be walking. I shouldn’t be talking.” Before Liam McCracken steps inside the Octagon tonight (Tues., Sept. 1, 2026) to compete for an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contract on Week 4 of Contender Series inside the Meta Apex, it is worth knowing that the 25-year-old top English prospect is lucky to be alive. In […]

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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.

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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.

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