After rescuing his parents from an Ohio house fire, UFC legend Mark Coleman was hospitalised and is in a critical condition, have a look at his net worth, record and bio
Mark Coleman, the former heavyweight champion of the UFC, is being hailed as a hero for trying to save his dog and dashing into a blazing house to save both of his parents.
Early on Tuesday morning, the 59-year-old’s childhood home caught fire, necessitating an airlift to a hospital. Coleman returned a third time to retrieve his puppy after rescuing his parents and it resulted in costly. While saving his parents, Mark was unable to save their cherished pet.
Who is ex-UFC fighter Mark Coleman in critical condition following house fire, net worth, bio, age, height, family, parents, wife and record
Mark first went to save his father, then his mother who suffered hair burn and minor injuries. He then went to save his dog but failed to rescue the pet named Hammer, unfortunately and that was the time he eventually suffered injuries.
Seven separate fire agencies are said to have responded to the scene shortly after, according to MMA Fighting, however the source of the fire is yet unknown. Since there were no nearby water sources, the Ballville Volunteer Fire Department constructed a portable pool to collect water.
It appears that the house is not salvageable as the roof apparently collapsed when the crews entered the structure. Fans and family are praying for Mark’s health who is fighting for his life.
Who is Mark Coleman?
Mark Daniel Coleman is a American retired mixed martial artist and was born on December 20, 1964 in Fremont, Ohio, U.S. The 59-year-old also competed professionally and amateurly in wrestling. Mark, also known as ‘The Hammer’ stands 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall.
A look at Mark Coleman’s career
Mark Coleman was the winner of Pride Fighting Championships’ 2000 Open Weight Grand Prix, the first UFC Heavyweight Champion, and the winners of the UFC 10 and UFC 11 tournaments. Coleman received his UFC Hall of Fame induction at UFC 82.
Coleman, who went by the nickname “The Godfather of Ground & Pound,” is known for having demonstrated that wrestlers could be dominant in the fledgling discipline of mixed martial arts. He was also among the first in American MMA to employ the ground-and-pound tactic with success.
Coleman competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics, won three Pan American Championships, finished second in the World Championship, and led the Ohio State Buckeyes to the gold medal in the Pan American Games in 1991.
Coleman’s UFC record was 16-10-0 in the four years he fought in the UFC with him having a net worth of $1-5 million.
Who are Mark Coleman’s parents?
Mark Coleman was born to Dan and Connie Foos Coleman.
Former UFC champion Mark Coleman ran into a burning house and saved both his parents, then went back in for their dog but passed out in the fire
He is now in critical condition at the hospital pic.twitter.com/BVjC0OHOQ5
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) March 12, 2024
Mark Coleman’s wife and kids
Mark Coleman is married to Tina and has a daughter named Skylar. He also has two other daughters named Mackenzie and Morgan from his previous marriage.
What is Mark Coleman’s medical condition right now?
UFC fighter Mark Coleman was taken to the hospital early on Tuesday after he rescued his parents from a house fire in Toledo, Ohio, in the United States. Michael DiSabato, Coleman’s manager, verified that he was in an induced coma in intensive care due to smoke inhalation.
Coleman was admitted to the hospital in 2020 as a result of a heart attack. His alcoholism was treated in treatment after a year. Ever since, he has been sharing updates about his healthy lifestyle on social media.