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UFC legend Mark Coleman is in serious condition after committing a heroic act.
On Tuesday morning, Coleman was awakened by his dog and alerted to a house fire. He was able to rescue his parents and went back into the home to rescue his dog.
While trying to get to the dog, Coleman passed out in the home and had to be airlifted to the hospital.
Via WTOL
According to the Ballville Volunteer Fire Department Chief, the family got out of the home, and one family member was air lifted to the hospital after trying to save the family dog in the fire. The dog died, authorities said. The family member’s condition is unknown.
The Chief also said the roof of the home collapsed shortly after crews entered the building.
A photo of Coleman in the hospital has been shared, and his family is asking for prayers from the MMA community.
Mark Coleman saved both his parents from a raging house fire, then went back in for the dog. He had to be lifeflighted to the hospital.
If anyone can beat back death itself, it's Mark.
We were close to doing a book and it would have been a fascinating ride. A big, badass life. pic.twitter.com/Ll7ILAP995
— Jonathan Snowden (@JESnowden) March 12, 2024
This is what's left of the house Mark Coleman and his family were in last night.
Mark's dog Hammer woke him up to a house in flames. He saved both his parents and is fighting for his life. pic.twitter.com/hicYhv7SDm
— Jonathan Snowden (@JESnowden) March 12, 2024
Fans are sending their prayers to Coleman in hopes for his recovery.
Please pray for Mark Coleman, if you can.
A pioneer, inspiration, founding father and just a sweetheart of a man.
You got this, @Markcolemanmma 🙏
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) March 12, 2024
Saw a thread on the UG that Mark Coleman was trapped in a house fire and airlifted to the hospital where he is fighting for his life. Prayers up for the Hammer 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Rich Chou (@rich_chou) March 12, 2024