UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman recently shared his harrowing experience of a house fire that occurred last month, which resulted in the loss of all his memorabilia but thankfully spared his and his parents' lives. Coleman, who was hospitalized due to the incident, described it as the scariest moment of his life, emphasizing the emotional and physical toll it took on him. Tragically, the fire also claimed the life of his dog, Hammer. Despite the tragedy, Coleman found a silver lining in being able to save his parents and their collective survival. The incident has garnered significant attention in the MMA community, with Coleman receiving widespread support. In a heartwarming turn of events, the UFC announced that Coleman would have a special role at UFC 300, where he will present the BMF belt to either Justin Gaethje or Max Holloway. This honor is seen as a recognition of his bravery and a testament to his status within the sport. Coleman's participation in UFC 300, marked by a hero's walkout with his daughters accompanying him to the cage, has been met with excitement and respect, highlighting his resilience and the high regard in which he is held by fans and peers alike.
#UFC300 video: Mark Coleman receives hero's walkout to standing ovation https://t.co/7NYtUBMjdk
Mark Coleman makes his way to the Octagon at #UFC300 👏 Coleman was hospitalized last month after rescuing his parents from a house fire. https://t.co/TwsUeZURqk
UFC gives Mark Coleman his moment at #UFC300 after heroic acts of saving his parents ❤️ https://t.co/CaBA7RsFTE
Shout out to the UFC for honouring Mark Coleman like this. The moment of the night ❤️ https://t.co/eHMBWT1vvA
A hero in every meaning of the word 👏 @MarkColemanMMA | #UFC300 https://t.co/jmB3S9Hrut
Awesome moment as Mark Coleman gets to walk down the aisle with his daughters to a great introduction from @Jon_Anik Coleman is getting his flowers now and he deserves every bit of this #UFC300
Mark Coleman is an absolute hero in every definition of the word. THE MAN. #UFC300
Mark Coleman walking out at UFC 300. Hell yes. What a moment.
Mark Coleman is getting a special hero's walkout at #UFC300. His daughters are accompanying him to the cage.
such a fucking legend! #UFC300 https://t.co/gWDZMbmAJY
Mark Coleman looks back at the fire that took the life of his dog Hammer, but spared him and his parents after he saved them. #UFC300 🎥: @doublegontv https://t.co/n2S9AYUo2b
"God was with me about a month ago. He got me through the scariest moment of my life." Mark Coleman opens up about surviving a house fire and his sadness after losing Hammer. ��️ https://t.co/tcJkDrhEPU
"I'm truly blessed to be standing here right now." Mark Coleman (@MarkColemanMMA) speaks on being at #UFC300 and being able to wrap the BMF belt around either Justin Gaethje or Max Holloway 🔊🆙 All #UFC300 Results ➡️: https://t.co/eG3JSlBZR0
Backstage with @Markcolemanmma ahead of the BMF championship where Coleman, a true BMF in his own right, will wrap the belt around the winner. https://t.co/L7NkdfSv4z
A BMF in every sense of the word! 🔨 @MarkColemanMMA will be doing the honours for tonight's BMF belt wrap 👏 #UFC300 https://t.co/GI2DOSs9lw
A true BMF 🥹 @markcolemanmma in attendance for UFC 300 🏆 🎤 @carolinepearce #UFC300 | LIVE on TNT Sports & discovery+ https://t.co/uOC3SXDXbu
Mark Coleman reveals new details on harrowing escape from house fire, recovery https://t.co/r9g5w4iCiL
Mark Coleman will be presenting the BMF belt at UFC 300! 🔨👊 #UFC300 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/Yio3kdjLlX
Dana White confirms 'special' role for Mark Coleman at UFC 300 in classy move https://t.co/OI54pTuxAx
UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman talks through the details of last months house fire. 🎥 @MMAFighting / The MMA Hour Incredibly moving. What a hero. ❤️ https://t.co/bQsY1UZQlx
UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman talks through the details of last months house fire. 📸 @MMAFighting / The MMA Hour Incredibly moving. What a hero. ❤️ https://t.co/yEpQbhj9RN
Mark Coleman recounts his harrowing escape from the house fire that hospitalized him: "I thought for sure it’s over." ▶️ https://t.co/sjcdpUvdVU #TheMMAHour https://t.co/HDmcRm9iGK
Mark Coleman describes last month's house fire. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/8ZauO3axeP
What an incredible breakdown by @Markcolemanmma of the fire at his parent's house about a month ago. Just raw emotion and Coleman stated that all of his memorabilia from his career was gone in the fire but that he has both his parents with him #TheMMAHour
Mark Coleman on when he found out he was going to wrap the title around the BMF winner. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/AAY6W8hJCL