Former UFC star Mark Coleman needs prayers.
Coleman, who reigned supreme inside the Octagon, is battling for his life after saving both of his parents from a burning house.
According to Morgan Coleman, Mark’s daughter, the former Olympic wrestler heroically went back into the flames to carry his mom, dad and dog out. Unfortunately, the dog, Hammer, has passed away.
Coleman was airlifted to a hospital and is “currently battling for his life after this heroic act.”
“Our father has always been our hero and means the world to us,” Morgan wrote. “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.”
It has been reported that Hammer woke Coleman up by barking upon noticing the flames.
Wes Sims, a fellow former UFC fighter and close friend, wrote on Facebook that Coleman is in a hospital in Toledo, Ohio “intubated and sedated.”
“I swear to GOD-he’s one of the toughest individuals ever created,” Sims added. “Been thru so much a movie at this point could not give his life work justice.”
UFC Legend Mark Coleman Fighting For His Life
Along with becoming the first ever UFC heavyweight champion, Coleman competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. He was an NCAA wrestling champion for the Ohio State University in 1988.
In 2008, Coleman was honored by being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. He finished his MMA career 16-10 overall and was also a two-time UFC tournament winner.
Coleman is one of only two fighters to win tournaments in both UFC and Pride.
Update: Mark Coleman ‘Responsive, Aware’
Matt Brown took to social media to provide an update on the status of Coleman.
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