Best fights of Mark Coleman
Over 14 years as a professional, Mark Coleman has compiled a 16-10 (12) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mark Coleman submits Dan Severn
On February 7, 1997 Mark Coleman fought Dan Severn for the vacant inaugural UFC heavyweight title. Coleman was 32 years old with a record of 5-0, and Severn was 38 with a record of 14-2. Coleman was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Severn was on a 9-fight winning streak. Coleman submitted Dan Severn via scarf hold in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Mark Coleman KOs Igor Vovchanchyn
On May 1, 2000 Mark Coleman fought Igor Vovchanchyn for the vacant Pride FC 2000 Openweight Grand Prix Tournament heavyweight title. Coleman was 35 years old with a record of 10-4, and Vovchanchyn was 26 with a record of 42-2. Both Coleman and Vovchanchyn were on a 4-fight winning streak. Coleman stopped Igor Vovchanchyn via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Mark Coleman KOs Maurício Rua in 49 seconds
On February 26, 2006 Mark Coleman faced Maurício Rua in a heavyweight bout. Coleman was 41 years old with a record of 14-7, and Rua was 24 with a record of 12-1. Coleman was coming off a win and Rua was on a 8-fight winning streak. Coleman stopped Maurício Rua via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Mark Coleman defeats Akira Shoji
On May 1, 2000 Mark Coleman faced Akira Shoji in a heavyweight bout. Coleman was 35 years old with a record of 8-4, and Shoji was 26 with a record of 6-2-5. Coleman was on a 2-fight winning streak and Shoji was coming off a win. Coleman won via unanimous decision.
5. Mark Coleman loses to Fedor Emelianenko in their 2nd fight via KO
On October 21, 2006 Mark Coleman faced Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Coleman was 41 years old with a record of 15-7, and Emelianenko was 30 with a record of 24-1. Coleman was on a 2-fight winning streak and Emelianenko was on a 4-fight winning streak. Emelianenko submitted Coleman via armbar in the 2nd round.
6. Mark Coleman KOs Brian Johnston
On September 20, 1996 Mark Coleman fought Brian Johnston for the vacant UFC 11 Tournament title. Coleman was 31 years old with a record of 4-0, and Johnston was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coleman was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Coleman stopped Brian Johnston via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Mark Coleman KOs Don Frye
On July 12, 1996 Mark Coleman fought Don Frye for the vacant UFC 10 Tournament and UFC 10 Tournament titles. Coleman was 31 years old with a record of 2-0, and Frye was 30 with a record of 6-0. Coleman was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Frye was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Coleman stopped Don Frye via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant titles.
8. Mark Coleman loses to Maurício Rua in their 2nd fight via KO
On January 17, 2009 Mark Coleman faced Maurício Rua in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Coleman was 44 years old with a record of 15-8, and Rua was 27 with a record of 16-3. Both Coleman and Rua were coming off a loss. Rua stopped Coleman via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Mark Coleman defeats Stephan Bonnar
On July 11, 2009 Mark Coleman faced Stephan Bonnar in a light heavyweight bout. Coleman was 44 years old with a record of 15-9, and Bonnar was 32 with a record of 12-5. Coleman was on a 2-fight losing streak and Bonnar was coming off a loss. Coleman won via unanimous decision.
10. Mark Coleman defeats Don Frye in their 2nd fight
On June 8, 2003 Mark Coleman faced Don Frye in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Coleman was 38 years old with a record of 12-5, and Frye was 37 with a record of 15-2. Both Coleman and Frye were coming off a loss. Coleman won via unanimous decision.