UFC legend Mark Coleman is fighting for his life after helping his parents escape from a devastating fire.
The hall-of-famer has been hospitalised with the injuries sustained from the heroic act.
According to Essentially Sports, the star was at his parents’ house when a fire got out of control.
The former heavyweight managed to save his parents from home way but sustained heavy smoke inhalation during the process.
Coleman was airlifted to a hospital near his home in Fremont, Ohio.
His daughter, Morgan Coleman, took to Instagram to confirm the news that her father had been hospitalised.
Alongside a picture of her with her father and sister, she wrote: “As many know, our dad was involved in a house fire early this morning along with his parents and beloved dog, Hammer.
“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 he is currently battling for his life after this heroic act.
“Our father has always been our hero and means the world to us. He is and always will be a fighter. The strongest snd bravest man I know. Please continue to pray for him and our family during this extremely difficult time. We will miss our sweet hammer so deeply.
“Thank you for all the love and support. Hammer house for life ”
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