In an optimistic turn of events, UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman was reported to have become responsive Thursday after he was hospitalized due to suffering from smoke inhalation during to a house fire and ending up in an acute state of coma.
The 59-year-old heroically went on to save his family members from housefire but had to be hospitalized immediately. The UFC community was overjoyed with the news of positive developments regarding Coleman’s health.
Mark Coleman’s home fire rescue recovery touches UFC fans
Mark Coleman willingly entered a housefire in an attempt to save close family and ended up suffering from the detrimental effects of smoke inhalation. After being airlifted to a hospital in Ohio, it was reported that Mark Coleman was battling for his life since being admitted.
The UFC fandom was left in utter shock after the development of these events and showed a massive concern for the UFC Hall of Famer who put his life at risk to save others.
“I'm the happiest man in the world!”
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) March 14, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman is now responsive after saving his parents’ lives from a house fire earlier this week 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/xyJ3dU2clO
Fortunately, Mark Coleman recovered from the coma on Thursday. Coleman called himself “the happiest man in the world” as he embraced members of his family in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter).
“I swear to God, I’m so lucky,” said Coleman. “I can’t believe my parents are alive. I had to make a decision. I got out of my room and went to the door and it was already horrible, I couldn’t breathe. I almost had to go outside, but I went back and got them. I can’t believe it.”
Not all heroes wear capes
— The Mad Catter (@realmadcatter) March 14, 2024
The UFC fandom has been left in a state of rejoice since Coleman’s recovery, celebrating the UFC Hall of Famers’ heroic act and valor.
Mark Coleman’s daughters really have a superhero of a dad 🔨 pic.twitter.com/5ccXuWsDkN
— OOC MMA (@oocmma) March 14, 2024
Described as a ‘true hero’ by fans, Mark Coleman stands as an example for other UFC fighters that often end up in headlines for the wrong reasons.
What really happened in Mark Coleman’s house fire rescue incident?
Mark Coleman was reported to have been airlifted to the hospital after ‘pulling his mother and father from the scene of a housefire,’ according to friends and family.
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
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) March 12, 2024
He is now in critical condition at the hospital pic.twitter.com/BVjC0OHOQ5
His daughter, Morgan, wrote on Instagram that her father is ‘battling for his life after this heroic act.’
“As many know, our dad was involved in a house fire early this morning along with his parents and his beloved dog, Hammer,” Morgan wrote. “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 is currently battling for his life after this heroic act.”
Rest in Peace Hammer
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) March 14, 2024
Hammer is Mark Coleman’s dog who woke Mark up to alert him the house was on fire. Mark and his parents might not be here if it wasn’t for Hammer.
❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/4DyFuyFISQ
Mark Coleman was successful in saving his parents and is currently admitted and on his path for a steady recovery.