UFC HOFer Mark Coleman returns to gym days after escaping death in house fire

UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman is showing the same fighting spirit outside the octagon. Just last week, Coleman faced a scary situation, rescuing his parents from a fire and needing medical attention.

But like a true champion, Coleman bounced back in just six days and even returned to his gym. This incredible comeback is a real inspiration—it shows that Coleman is a fighter through and through.

Mark Coleman went back to the gym after nearly escaping death

Mark Coleman was reported to have become responsive after his acute state of coma on March 14th. A video of Mark Coleman’s daughters with Coleman in the hospital bed, conscious and emotional after the incident, made strides on the Twitter MMA Community, first reported via @HappyPunch on X.

“I’m the happiest man in the world!”, Coleman repeated over and over in the video, as “The Hammer” escaped a very close encounter with death. According to Mark, he did not believe he would be able to see his parents again, and was very emotional, realizing he had managed to save them.

Not only has Coleman managed to recover from all the damage, “The Hammer” is already back in the gym too.

In a video shared via Matt Brown, another veteran of the sport who is still active in the welterweight division, Coleman has been spotted in the gym with him.

“I never left… well, for a second.” says Coleman in the video, joking about the entire incident.

Mark Coleman’s touching send-off to pet dog died in house fire

Among the family members that Mark Coleman jumped into a housefire to rescue was also Mark’s beloved family dog, Hammer.

Upon finding out that Hammer couldn’t make it, Mark wrote a heartfelt goodbye message and shared it online with his fans, who were curious about Mark’s dog.

“Me and my dog Hammer, started everyday together at 4 AM. I tried so hard to get him. I looked and reached but couldn’t find him. If I had stayed in there any longer than a second, I would’ve died. The only thing bringing me peace is knowing that he did not burn. He was found on the bed with not a hair misplaced. He died from smoke-inhalation,” said Coleman on the video regarding his dog’s death.

“I will miss him every single day. I know he will always stay with me in spirit. He gave me the best 11 months I could’ve imagined. He was my first ever dog,” concludes Coleman in the video as it slowly starts to break down.

UFC fighters sent Coleman their regards for his act of bravery and showed concern for the veteran Hall of Famer.