- He woke up in a house engulfed in flames by his dog Hammer, who did not survive…
- Coleman has three daughters from two marriages and has a good relationship with his parents
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UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman has been taken to hospital in critical condition after saving his mother and father from a house fire just seconds before the house’s roof collapsed.
The 59-year-old, the first UFC heavyweight champion, who defeated legends such as Stephan Bonnar, Gary Goodridge and Don Frye in the 1990s, saved his parents’ lives when he pulled them from their home on Tuesday morning in Toledo, Ohio. home after being trapped in an inferno.
Coleman first retrieved his mother and father from the burning house and then took them to a safe area before returning to get his pup.
According to Jonathan Snowden, from MMA EncyclopediaColeman’s dog woke the hunter in a burning house but did not survive, multiple sources said.
Coleman is now intubated and sedated after being airlifted to the hospital in Fremont “MMA Detective” Mark Daviswho shared a photo of the retired mixed martial artist in poor condition on Instagram on Tuesday.
Mark Coleman is fighting for his life after being placed on life support at an Ohio hospital on Tuesday.
Coleman, 59, saved both his parents from falling into a domestic hell in Toledo
Coleman’s dog Hammer woke him up in a house that was on fire. Unfortunately the puppy didn’t make it…
The UFC HOF was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries during the heroic act
Coleman was UFC’s first heavyweight champion. He has also won the UFC 10 and UFC 11 tournaments
No further update on Coleman’s condition has been revealed and the cause of the fire is not yet known.
Coleman, who has three daughters, one with his current partner, and two others from a previous marriage, is close to his mother, Connie, as he once paid tribute to her in a sweet post on X (Twitter) on Mother’s Day in 2022. .
“You are my favorite, thank you for everything, you are my inspiration,” read the caption. ‘I love you so much.’
Close friend and former MMA fighter Wes Sims paid tribute to Coleman – the UFC 10 and UFC 11 tournament champion – on Facebook earlier on Tuesday and asked fans to keep him in their thoughts.
‘I believe very strongly in the power of prayer. I have sent family and some friends some pictures of Mark Coleman’s current condition. I know Mark, if he could he’d be like, film this damn Wes, we’re going viral!’ Sims shared on the social media platform.
Coleman is close to his mother Connie, as he once paid tribute to her on Mother’s Day in 2022
Coleman fought legends like Stephen Bonnar, Gary Goodridge and Don Frye in the 1990s
‘(…) I swear to GOD: he is one of the strongest individuals ever created, he has been through so much that a MOVIE could not give his life’s work at this moment. Justice!
‘Please (pray) and share! Life is precious!’
Former UFC fighter Derek Brunson sent well wishes to Coleman on X after hearing about the House Blazer: “Prayers for MMA legend Mark Coleman,” he shared.
Coleman’s daughter also described her father on Instagram as a “hero” and “the strongest and bravest man I know.”
“Please continue to pray for him and our family during this extremely difficult time. We will miss our dear Hamer so much,” she also wrote.