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Mark Coleman’s daughters set up GoFundMe as the UFC icon fights for his life after devastating house fire

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UFC legend Mark Coleman is fighting for his life.

The promotion’s first-ever heavyweight champion is currently hospitalized after bravely saving his parents from a house fire in the early morning hours of Tuesday. After carrying his parents out of the burning home, ‘The Hammer’ ran back inside, risking his life to try and save his beloved dog.

According to a report from WTOL 11, Coleman passed out after running back in due to smoke inhalation and was airlifted to a nearby hospital.

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Mark Coleman's daughters set up GoFundMe as the UFC icon fights for his life after devastating house fire 2

Coleman’s adult daughters, McKenzie and Morgan Coleman, have organized a GoFundMe campaign to help cover living expenses while their father is hospitalized.