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

Mark Coleman's daughters set up GoFundMe as the UFC icon fights for his life after devastating house fireUFC legend Mark Coleman is fighting for his life. The promotion’s first-ever heavyweight champion is currently hospitalized after bravely…

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

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.

Mark Coleman

Coleman’s adult daughters, McKenzie and Morgan Coleman, have organized a GoFundMe campaign to help cover living expenses while their father is hospitalized. After just four hours, more than $21,000 of their $50,000 goal had been raised.

“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,” the GoFundMe reads. “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.”

Mark Coleman

Mark Coleman is a pioneer of mixed martial arts

A two-time UFC Hall of Fame Inductee, Mark Coleman won back-to-back heavyweight tournaments at UFC 10 and UFC 11 before defeating Dan ‘The Beast’ Severn to win the promotion’s first undisputed heavyweight title.

Throughout his 14-year run, ‘The Hammer’ competed against some of the biggest names in MMA history, including Gary Goodridge, Pedro Rizzo, Don Frye, Fedor Emelianenko, Mirko Cro Cop, and Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua, Stephan Bonnar, and Randy Couture.

Mark Coleman

“We are a faithful family and know God works miracles,” Coleman’s daughters added. “Please keep praying with us that our hero has complete healing.”

If you would like to donate to the GoFundMe campaign, you can do so right here.

UFC Star Conor McGregor Makes Massive Donation to Fighter who suffered ‘Life-Altering Injuries’ while training

Conor McGregor donates money to Ryan CurtisConor McGregor made a hefty donation to Ryan Curtis, an Irish MMA fighter who suffered “life-altering injuries” during a…

Conor McGregor donates money to Ryan Curtis

Conor McGregor made a hefty donation to Ryan Curtis, an Irish MMA fighter who suffered “life-altering injuries” during a training session.

On Saturday, Bellator standout Leah McCourt revealed that her friend and the Dublin native had suffered multiple devastating injuries. Taking to social media, she asked her followers to support a GoFundMe page to help her teammate and his family during this trying time.

“As an athlete and human the unimaginable has happened to our beloved Ryan,” McCourt’s statement read. “He was involved in a life altering incident during a training session on Thursday 11th January. Ryan has suffered a broken back, broken neck and dislocated spine. During this injury, trauma was also caused to Ryan’s spinal cord.

“The damage is classified as the most severe that can happen to a spinal cord. He was rushed to the Royal in Belfast and underwent emergency surgery.

“Currently Ryan has no movement in his legs or his left arm. The road ahead is unknown and will involve at least 5 months of him in hospital, followed by a further period of time with a specialist spinal team. There is no exact end date to when this treatment will be complete.“

“Understandably he is distressed at present, we have limited access to see him. He is in ICU and hopefully being moved to spinal ward when conditions improve. He is still showing his positive outlook, his determination and mindset to overcome yet another challenge that life has presented.

“Ryan will never be able to do what he loves, and fight or train in MMA again. A sport he has dedicated his life to from the age of 11.

“Ryan will be out of work for the foreseeable future and we are trying to take any additional load or stress off Ryan’s family and daughter by creating a page to raise some funds to help towards rehabilitation, vital treatment, recovery and supporting his family.”

Conor McGregor and Many others show their support

Thus far, the GoFundMe campaign has generated almost £80,000 with Irish boxer Mick Conlan, MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, and renowned MMA coach Paul Rimmer all donating to the cause. But the biggest boost came from UFC megastar Conor McGregor who donated a whopping £25,000. The former two-division titleholder also sent a heartfelt message to Curtis and his family.

“Very sad news on Curta,” the UFC superstar wrote on his Instagram story. The game isn’t worth the risk. Truth we don’t want to speak on. Thank God for your little family Curta, keep them tight and God bless brother, get better will you!”

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McGregor also shared a video message on X, showing support for Curtis and his young family.

“Sending my support and well wishes to Dublin MMA fighter Ryan Curtis after suffering life changing injury in practice. Here is a link to his go fund me , he has a young daughter and the family needs our support.”

If you’d like to donate to the cause, you can visit the GoFundMe page right here.