UFC Fighter Airlifted To Hospital After Saving Parents From Burning Home
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Influential UFC heavyweight fighter Mark Coleman's heroism saved his parents from a fire at his childhood home in Toledo, OH., early Tuesday.
LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 6: Randy Couture (red shorts) def. Mark Coleman (black shorts) - Submission (rear naked choke) - 1:09 round 2 during UFC 109 at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 6, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Mark Coleman speaks as he is inducted at the UFC Hall of Fame ceremony on day 3 of the UFC Fan Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center on July 10, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Yet Coleman remains in the hospital, "battling for his life" following his brave act. In an update shared by his children on Tuesday, Coleman, 59, was seen intubated and in serious condition.
Coleman ran into the burning home three times.
The UFC Hall of Famer attempted to save the family's dog, Hammer, and suffered from smoke inhalation. Hammer died at the scene and Coleman was airlifted to a hospital.
Coleman's friend shared photos of the home's aftermath on X.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 03: UFC hall of famer Mark Coleman is seen on stage during the UFC 30th Anniversary Q&A session at MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 03, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Coleman's daughter, Morgan, shared the update: "As many know, our dad was involved in a house fire early this morning along with his parents and beloved dog, hammer.
"He managed to carry both of his parents out of the house but despite his best efforts was not able to save Hammer. He was life-flighted to the hospital where he is currently battling for his life after this heroic act.
"Our father has always been our hero and means the world to us. He is and always will be a fighter. 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 sweet hammer so deeply.
"Thank you for all the love and support. Hammer house for life."
Coleman's friends and fans are asking for prayers for the UFC legend.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 23: UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman stands on stage as his longtime friend and teammate, the late Kevin Randleman, is inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame during the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Induction Ceremony at Park Theater at Park MGM on September 23, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
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