UFC Legend Mark Coleman Hospitalized After Purportedly Saving Parents in House Fire

UFC legend Mark Coleman has been hospitalized after saving his parents from a house fire on Tuesday morning, according to ESPN's Brett Okamoto.

Coleman's daughter, Morgan, wrote Tuesday on Instagram that her father is "battling for his life" after being airlifted to a local hospital after suffering smoke inhalation while rescuing his parents from a house fire in Toledo, Ohio.

Coleman was able to save his parents, but their dog, Hammer, died in the tragedy.

"As many know, our dad was involved in a house fire early this morning along with his parents and his beloved dog, Hammer," Morgan wrote. "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 is currently battling for his life after this heroic act."

Wes Sims, who also competed in the UFC and is good friends with Coleman, told TMZ Sports that the 59-year-old was intubated and sedated at the hospital.

It's unclear what started the fire.

Coleman was one of the UFC's earliest stars, beating the likes of Stephan Bonnar, Don Frye and Dan Severn during his career. He became the promotion's first heavyweight champion in 1997 and finished his career with a 16-10 record.

Coleman was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2008.

Prior to his UFC career, Coleman was a star wrestler, winning an NCAA Division I title with Ohio State in 1988 and representing the United States at the 1992 Olympics.