Mark Coleman

2024 - 3 - 13

UFC Legend Mark Coleman's Heroic Act: Fighting for Life After Rescuing Family from Devastating Fire

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Former UFC Champion Mark Coleman is battling for his life after a daring rescue mission. Read about the dramatic events that unfolded as Coleman saved his family from a tragic house fire.

Former UFC Champion Mark Coleman, known for his fearless fighting spirit inside the Octagon, now finds himself in a real-life battle for survival. The 59-year-old retired fighter recently became a hero in his own home when he courageously rescued his parents from a devastating fire. Coleman's bravery knew no bounds as he not only saved his parents but also risked his own life by re-entering the burning house multiple times in a desperate attempt to rescue the family dog.

Despite his heroic efforts, Coleman was hospitalized due to severe smoke inhalation from his selfless act of saving his loved ones. The MMA community and fans worldwide are rallying behind the UFC legend as he fights for his life in intensive care. Coleman's daughter, Morgan, took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news and express gratitude for her father's selfless actions that saved multiple lives.

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the family dog Hammer did not survive the fire, adding to the emotional toll of the tragedy. Coleman's sacrifice and bravery have earned him admiration and respect from all corners of the combat sports world. The UFC Hall-of-Famer's legacy of courage and determination continues to inspire many, showcasing the true warrior spirit both in and out of the ring.

In another twist, reports indicate that Coleman's quick thinking and heroic actions led to his parents' safe rescue and his own critical injuries from smoke inhalation. The MMA icon's resilience and strength are being tested in this unforeseen battle, proving that the heart of a fighter beats within him both in victory and in facing life's toughest challenges.

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Retired UFC fighter Mark Coleman 'fighting for life' after rescuing ... (Sky News)

Mark Coleman, 59, saved both his parents from the fire before returning into the burning house a third time to try and save the family's dog, Hammer.

Former UFC Champion Mark Coleman 'battling for his life' after ... (PINKVILLA)

Former UFC Champion Mark Coleman is battling for his life in the hospital. Read to know about the big tragedy that happened with Coleman.

UFC legend Mark Coleman hospitalized after rescuing parents from ... (AOL)

Coleman went back into the flames for his parents and a family dog. The dog did not survive.

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Despite the successful rescue, Coleman suffered from smoke inhalation due to multiple entries into the burning house, initially to save his parents and then to ...

Heroic Hall of Fame fighter battles for his life after daring fire rescue ... (nj.com)

An Instagram post by Coleman's daughter, Morgan, said Coleman, 59, was airlifted to a nearby hospital in Toledo after he pulled his parents out of their Fremont ...

Mark Coleman is in intensive care after rescuing his parents from a ... (RingSide24)

UFC Hall of Fame member Mark Coleman was hospitalized after a house fire in Ohio Tuesday morning, the fighter's close family and friends confirmed on social ...

Former UFC fighter hospitalized after rescuing parents from Ohio ... (cleveland.com)

FREMONT, Ohio — UFC Hall of Fame inductee Mark Coleman was hospitalized Tuesday in Toledo after he rescued his parents from a house fire, reports say.

Mark Coleman: UFC icon battling for life after saving family from ... (Hindustan Times)

Mark Coleman, a retired UFC fighter, was airlifted to hospital after he rescued his parents from a devastating house fire in Fremont, Ohio.

UFC Hall-of-Famer Mark Coleman seriously injured by fire at his ... (NationalWorld)

Former MMA, professional wrestler and amateur wrestler Mark Coleman managed to save his parents from the fire, but his daughter has shared her 'hero' father ...

'Hero' UFC legend Mark Coleman airlifted to hospital after saving ... (talkSPORT.com)

UFC legend Mark Coleman has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after saving his mother and father from a house fire.The 59-year-old acted.

Former UFC champion Mark Coleman hospitalized after saving his ... (UNILAD)

Mark Coleman, 59, has been left in critical condition after running into a burning building to save his parents.

UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman hospitalised after rescuing ... (The Mac Life)

The former UFC heavyweight champion is intubated and sedated after being airlifted to hospital, according to close friend Wes Sims.

Former UFC star Mark Coleman 'battling for his life' after saving ... (CNN)

Former UFC star Mark Coleman is “battling for his life” after saving his parents from a house fire in Ohio on Tuesday, his daughter said on Instagram.

UFC legend Mark Coleman 'battling for his life' after saving parents ... (Fox News)

UFC legend Mark Coleman saved his parents from a house fire in Ohio on Tuesday but was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation, his daughter said.

UFC legend hospitalized after saving parents in Ohio house fire ... (KREX News Channel 5)

UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman pulled his mother and father from a house fire in Toledo.

UFC legend Mark Coleman hospitalized after rescuing parents from ... (Yahoo Sports)

Coleman went back into the flames for his parents and a family dog. The dog did not survive.

UFC legend Mark Coleman 'battling for his life' after saving parents ... (The Athletic)

Seven different fire departments responded to the fire, which is believed to have begun in the kitchen of the house.

Who is UFC Hall of Famer and Ohio State alum Mark Coleman? (The Columbus Dispatch)

Mark Coleman is an MMA fighter and wrestler who grew up in Fremont, Ohio. He got his start wrestling in high school before attending college at Miami University ...

Former UFC champion Mark Coleman in the hospital after saving his parents from a house fire in Ohio (Spectrum News 1)

Coleman was an amateur wrestler before his Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) career, winning an NCAA title at Ohio State in 1988 and competing in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Morgan Coleman said in her post Mark went back in after bringing out his parents to rescue ...