UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman Saves Parents from House Fire, Loses Dog in the Process

Fremont, Ohio, Ohio United States of America
Coleman went into the home to bring out both his parents but also attempted to save their dog Hammer who did not survive.
Mark Coleman, a retired UFC fighter and member of the Hall of Fame, was hospitalized after rescuing his parents from a house fire in Toledo, Ohio. The cause of the fire is unknown.
UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman Saves Parents from House Fire, Loses Dog in the Process

Mark Coleman, a retired UFC fighter and member of the Hall of Fame, was hospitalized after rescuing his parents from a house fire in Toledo, Ohio. The cause of the fire is unknown. Coleman went into the home to bring out both his parents but also attempted to save their dog Hammer who did not survive. Morgan Coleman shared more details about her father's heroic act via Instagram and expressed gratitude for her father being a fighter in life and always will be.



Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It's not clear if Coleman was able to rescue his parents completely or if they sustained any injuries.
  • The cause of the fire is unknown.

Sources

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  • Unique Points
    • Mark Coleman was in an induced coma in intensive care after rescuing his parents from a house fire.
    • Coleman went in a third time to rescue Hammer but was unsuccessful and the dog died.
    • , Mark Coleman's rescued mother believes he will pull through, despite the urgent medical attention.
    • Mark Coleman officially retired from MMA in 2013.
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (85%)
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  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
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  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
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  • Unique Points
    • Mark Coleman was hospitalized after rescuing his parents from a house fire in Toledo, Ohio on Tuesday morning.
    • Coleman's daughter Morgan shared more details about her father's heroic act via Instagram. She wrote that he managed to carry both of his parents out of the house but was unable to save their dog, Hammer.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (85%)
    The article is biased towards Mark Coleman and his heroic actions in saving his parents from a house fire. The author uses language that deifies him as a 'hero' and an 'ultimate fighter'. They also use quotes from the daughter to further emphasize this narrative.
    • Mark Coleman has been hospitalized after rescuing his parents from a house fire in Toledo, Ohio, on Tuesday morning
      • Mark Coleman is currently intubated and sedated.
        • The UFC Hall of Famer's parents were trapped in a burning house when Mark, 59, went into the home to bring them out to safety.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
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        73%

        • Unique Points
          • Mark Coleman was hospitalized after rescuing his parents from a house fire in Fremont, Ohio.
          • Coleman went in a third time to rescue Hammer but was unsuccessful and the dog died.
          • The cause of the fire is unknown.
        • Accuracy
          • Coleman went back into the house to try and save their dog Hammer.
        • Deception (0%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author does not disclose their sources or provide any evidence to support their claims about Mark Coleman's heroic actions. Secondly, the article uses sensationalist language such as 'life-flighted to the hospital where he is currently battling for his life after this heroic act'. This exaggeration implies that Coleman's condition is much more serious than it actually is. Thirdly, the article quotes Morgan Coleman's social media post without providing any context or clarification about her relationship with Mark Coleman. Finally, the article uses selective reporting by only mentioning Mark Coleman's attempt to save his dog and not disclosing any other details about the fire or its cause.
          • The author does not provide evidence to support their claims about Mark Coleman's heroic actions.
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that Mark Coleman is a UFC Hall of Fame inductee without providing any evidence or context for his induction. Additionally, the article uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing Coleman as a hero and states that he went back into the house to save their dog, which may not be accurate.
          • Mark Coleman is shown before a 2009 fight against Mauricio Rua in the UFC 93 in Dublin, Ireland.(Peter Morrison, Associated Press file photo)
          • Coleman’s daughter, Morgan, said the retired fighter carried both of his parents to safety from the fire Tuesday morning in Fremont. She said he went back into the house to try and save the family’s dog, Hammer, but was unsuccessful.
          • Coleman was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2008.
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
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