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 best fights.
1. Mark Coleman submits Dan Severn
On February 7, 1997 Mark Coleman fought Dan Severn for the vacant 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.