UFC pioneer Mark Coleman is in a life-threatening situation, after bravely rescuing his parents from a devastating house fire.
The inaugural UFC heavyweight champion carried his parents to safety – and then attempted to save his beloved dog from the flames.
However, he suffered smoke poisoning, and was airlifted to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment.
In response to the tragic incident, Coleman’s daughters – McKenzie and Morgan Coleman – have launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist with their father’s medical expenses.
The campaign reads:
Tragedy struck in the early morning hours of Tuesday March 12th where Mark was awoken at 4 am by his beloved Rotti “lil hammer” to a house fire in his childhood home, where he was visiting his parents.
Mark, being the hero he is, and the fierce love he has for his family managed to get his elderly parents out of the home unharmed. He went back in risking his life to save his dog.
It is with great sadness that our beloved “hammy” “ham” ” lil hammer” did not survive the fire, and the home is a total loss.
Lil hammer is a true Hero, and will be truly missed.Mark was life flighted to a hospital where he is needing lots of prayer to get his lungs clear.
His adult daughters, McKenzie and Morgan have not, and will not leave their Dads side as he battles for his life.We all knew he was one of the best athletes, now we know he is a true Hero.
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