Mark Coleman MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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MARK COLEMAN
“The Hammer”
UNITED STATES • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D
16-10-0
(T)KO
6-3
SUB
6-5
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
United States
WT CLASS
Heavyweight • Light Heavyweight
HT / WT
6′ 1″, 205 lbs
BIRTHDATE
12/20/1964 (61)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
75.5″ (192cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Team Hammer House • Columbus, Ohio
NICKNAME
“The Hammer”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Mark Coleman Record
WINS16
KO/TKO
6
SUB
6
DECISION
4
LOSSES10
KO/TKO
3
SUB
5
DECISION
2
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 26 professional bouts (16-10-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Randy Couture
United States
United States
UFC 109: Relentless
Feb / 06 / 2010
Submission
Rnd 2 (1:09)
Feb / 06 / 2010
ROUND2
TIME1:09
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 109 Main Event • Hall of Fame Showcase • Couture vs. Coleman
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Randy Couture
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Randy Couture Record at Bout (Opponent)17-10-0
Mark Coleman Record at Bout16-9-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Randy Couture: -325 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Coleman: +295 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Historic first-ever clash between two UFC Hall of Famers inside the Octagon. Couture controlled distance in round one with sharp dirty boxing against the fence, then executed a takedown early in round two and sank in a rear-naked choke to stop the fight at 1:09.
WIN
Stephan Bonnar
United States
United States
UFC 100: Lesnar vs. Mir 2
Jul / 11 / 2009
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 11 / 2009
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 100 Landmark Feature • Coleman vs. Bonnar
Feature Showcase
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Stephan Bonnar
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Stephan Bonnar Record at Bout (Opponent)11-5-0
Mark Coleman Record at Bout15-9-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Stephan Bonnar: -355 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Coleman: +295 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Adalaide Byrd: 29-28
Patricia Morse Jarman: 29-28
Glenn Trowbridge: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
44-year-old Coleman turned back the clock on the monumental UFC 100 card, repeatedly planting Bonnar onto the mat with relentless single and double-leg takedowns while smothering submission attempts to secure a unanimous decision victory.
LOSS
Mauricio Rua
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson
Jan / 17 / 2009
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (4:36)
Jan / 17 / 2009
ROUND3
TIME4:36
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 93 Co-Main Event Rematch • Coleman vs. Rua 2
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Maurício Rua
Fight Location Dublin, Ireland (The O2 Dublin)
Dublin, Ireland (The O2 Dublin)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 205 lbs
Maurício Rua Record at Bout (Opponent)17-3-0
Mark Coleman Record at Bout15-8-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD (+$40k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Maurício Rua: -390 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Coleman: +320 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin Mulhall
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A grueling, high-heart grudge rematch from their 2006 PRIDE encounter. Returning to the Octagon after nearly three years away, the 44-year-old Coleman landed multiple takedowns before Rua unleashed a late standing barrage, prompting referee Kevin Mulhall to intervene at 4:36 of round three. Both earned a $40,000 Fight of the Night bonus.
LOSS
Fedor Emelianenko
Russia
Russia
PRIDE 32: The Real Deal
Oct / 21 / 2006
Submission
Rnd 2 (1:15)
Oct / 21 / 2006
ROUND2
TIME1:15
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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PRIDE Heavyweight Championship • Emelianenko vs. Coleman 2
Challenged for PRIDE World Title
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Fedor Emelianenko
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Thomas & Mack Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Thomas & Mack Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup224 lbs vs 233 lbs
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout (Opponent)24-1-0 (1 NC)
Mark Coleman Record at Bout15-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$70,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Headlining PRIDE’s inaugural event in the United States, Coleman challenged the consensus pound-for-pound king. After Coleman secured a hard takedown in round two, Emelianenko swiftly trapped his arm from the bottom to lock in an armbar finish at 1:15.
WIN
Mauricio Rua
Brazil
Brazil
PRIDE 31: Dreamers
Feb / 26 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:49)
Feb / 26 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME0:49
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 31 Heavyweight Showcase • Coleman vs. Rua
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Maurício Rua
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup228 lbs vs 205 lbs
Maurício Rua Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-0
Mark Coleman Record at Bout14-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Daisuke Noguchi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Coleman blasted in on an explosive double-leg takedown inside the opening minute. Rua posted his right arm awkwardly to brace the impact, suffering a severe dislocated elbow that halted the contest at 0:49 and ignited an infamous in-ring brawl between Team Hammer House and Chute Boxe.
WIN
Milco Voorn
Netherlands
Netherlands
Bushido Europe: Rotterdam Rumble
Oct / 09 / 2005
Submission
Rnd 1 (0:56)
Oct / 09 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME0:56
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bushido Europe Superfight • Coleman vs. Voorn
Superfight Feature
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Milco Voorn
Fight Location Rotterdam, Netherlands (Ahoy Rotterdam)
Rotterdam, Netherlands (Ahoy Rotterdam)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 220 lbs
Milco Voorn Record at Bout (Opponent)11-4-1
Mark Coleman Record at Bout13-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fast, dominant showing across the Atlantic. Coleman stormed across the ring, dragged Dutch veteran Voorn straight to the mat, bypassed the guard, and locked in a tight arm-triangle choke to tap him out in only 56 seconds.
LOSS
Mirko Filipovic
Croatia
Croatia
PRIDE 29: Fists of Fire
Feb / 20 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:40)
Feb / 20 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME3:40
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 29 Heavyweight Showdown • Cro Cop vs. Coleman
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Mirko Filipović
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 225 lbs
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-2
Mark Coleman Record at Bout13-6-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Coleman repeatedly drove in for power takedowns against the Croatian striking specialist, but Cro Cop showcased impenetrable sprawl defense and punished Coleman with heavy straight lefts and follow-up strikes for a TKO stoppage at 3:40 of the first round.
LOSS
Fedor Emelianenko
Russia
Russia
PRIDE: Total Elimination 2004
Apr / 25 / 2004
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:11)
Apr / 25 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME2:11
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight Grand Prix Opening Round • Coleman vs. Emelianenko
Tournament Opening Round
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Fedor Emelianenko
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup226 lbs vs 233 lbs
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout (Opponent)16-1-0 (1 NC)
Mark Coleman Record at Bout13-5-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Opening round of the 16-man 2004 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix. Coleman executed an explosive double-leg takedown and took Emelianenko’s back, but the Russian champion slipped free, reversed position, and snatched an armbar from the bottom to force the tap at 2:11.
WIN
Don Frye
United States
United States
PRIDE 26: Bad to the Bone
Jun / 08 / 2003
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 08 / 2003
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 26 Legends Grudge Match • Coleman vs. Frye 2
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Don Frye
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 220 lbs
Don Frye Record at Bout (Opponent)15-2-0
Mark Coleman Record at Bout12-5-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Seven years after their clash at the UFC 10 finals, Coleman and Frye squared off in Japan. Coleman utilized persistent double-leg takedowns and smothering top control across three grueling rounds to earn a unanimous decision sweep.
LOSS
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brazil
Brazil
PRIDE 16: Beasts From The East
Sep / 24 / 2001
Submission
Rnd 1 (6:10)
Sep / 24 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME6:10
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 16 Heavyweight Contender Bout • Nogueira vs. Coleman
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fight Location Osaka, Japan (Osaka-jō Hall)
Osaka, Japan (Osaka-jō Hall)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 231 lbs
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)11-1-1
Mark Coleman Record at Bout12-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Coleman grounded “Minotauro” early and rained down heavy ground strikes inside the guard, but Nogueira exhibited his world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guard, trapping Coleman in a triangle choke and transitioning into a triangle armbar at 6:10 of round one.
WIN
Allan Goes
Brazil
Brazil
PRIDE 13: Collision Course
Mar / 25 / 2001
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:19)
Mar / 25 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME1:19
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 13 Feature Bout • Coleman vs. Goes
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Allan Goes
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 205 lbs
Allan Goes Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-1
Mark Coleman Record at Bout11-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ferocious display of PRIDE-rules ground-and-pound. Coleman took Goes to the mat, trapped him in a front headlock against the ropes, and unleashed devastating knee strikes to the head to force referee Yuji Shimada’s stoppage in just 1:19.
WIN
Igor Vovchanchyn
Ukraine
Ukraine
PRIDE Grand Prix 2000: Finals
May / 01 / 2000
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:09)
May / 01 / 2000
ROUND2
TIME3:09
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 Openweight Championship Final • Coleman vs. Vovchanchyn
Captured PRIDE Grand Prix Championship
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Igor Vovchanchyn
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)Duration1 x 15, 1 x 5 min
Weights Matchup227 lbs vs 225 lbs
Igor Vovchanchyn Record at Bout (Opponent)42-2-0 (1 NC)
Mark Coleman Record at Bout10-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD (Grand Prix Prize)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Grand Prix Championship Final. Fighting for the third time in a single night before 48,000 fans at the Tokyo Dome, Coleman neutralized Vovchanchyn’s fearsome striking with takedowns and delivered unanswered knees to the head from side control, forcing Vovchanchyn to tap out due to strikes at 3:09 of round two.
WIN
Kazuyuki Fujita
Japan
Japan
PRIDE Grand Prix 2000: Finals
May / 01 / 2000
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:02)
May / 01 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME0:02
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 Semifinal • Coleman vs. Fujita
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Kazuyuki Fujita
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup227 lbs vs 238 lbs
Kazuyuki Fujita Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Mark Coleman Record at Bout9-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Grand Prix Semifinal. Having sustained significant damage during an upset win over Mark Kerr earlier in the evening, Fujita stepped into the ring only to have his corner throw in the towel immediately at the opening bell, advancing Coleman to the tournament final.
WIN
Akira Shoji
Japan
Japan
PRIDE Grand Prix 2000: Finals
May / 01 / 2000
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 1 (15:00)
May / 01 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME15:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 Quarterfinal • Coleman vs. Shoji
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Akira Shoji
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup227 lbs vs 187 lbs
Akira Shoji Record at Bout (Opponent)8-3-1
Mark Coleman Record at Bout8-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Grand Prix Quarterfinal. Coleman utilized his 40-pound weight advantage and world-class freestyle wrestling pedigree to plant Japanese fan favorite Shoji on the mat repeatedly, dominating position for the entire 15-minute frame to earn a unanimous decision.
WIN
Masaaki Satake
Japan
Japan
PRIDE Grand Prix 2000: Opening Round
Jan / 30 / 2000
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:14)
Jan / 30 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME1:14
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round • Coleman vs. Satake
Tournament Opening Round
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Masaaki Satake
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup228 lbs vs 231 lbs
Masaaki Satake Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Mark Coleman Record at Bout7-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$45,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Opening round of the PRIDE 2000 Grand Prix. Coleman shot in immediately against K-1 kickboxing icon Satake, secured an emphatic double-leg takedown, and locked in a devastating neck crank to force the tap in just 74 seconds.
WIN
Ricardo Morais
Brazil
Brazil
PRIDE 8
Nov / 21 / 1999
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (10:00)
Nov / 21 / 1999
ROUND2
TIME10:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 8 Heavyweight Showcase • Coleman vs. Morais
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Ricardo Morais
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Ariake Coliseum)
Tokyo, Japan (Ariake Coliseum)Duration2 x 10 min
Weights Matchup230 lbs vs 265 lbs
Ricardo Morais Record at Bout (Opponent)8-0-0
Mark Coleman Record at Bout6-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Snapping a career three-fight losing streak, Coleman turned in a disciplined masterclass against the undefeated 6-foot-8 Brazilian giant Morais, grounding him in both 10-minute frames and dominating from top position to take a clear decision.
LOSS
Nobuhiko Takada
Japan
Japan
PRIDE 5
Apr / 29 / 1999
Submission
Rnd 2 (1:44)
Apr / 29 / 1999
ROUND2
TIME1:44
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 5 Main Card Feature • Coleman vs. Takada
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Nobuhiko Takada
Fight Location Nagoya, Japan (Nagoya Rainbow Hall)
Nagoya, Japan (Nagoya Rainbow Hall)Duration1 x 10, 1 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 220 lbs
Nobuhiko Takada Record at Bout (Opponent)1-2-1
Mark Coleman Record at Bout6-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Coleman controlled top position for long stretches before Japanese pro wrestling hero Takada captured a heel hook submission at 1:44 of round two.
LOSS
Pedro Rizzo
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 18: The Road to the Heavyweight Title
Jan / 08 / 1999
Decision – Split
Rnd 1 (15:00)
Jan / 08 / 1999
ROUND1
TIME15:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Title Eliminator • Coleman vs. Rizzo
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Pedro Rizzo
Fight Location New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (Lakefront Arena)
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (Lakefront Arena)Duration1 x 12 min + 1 x 3 min OT
Weights Matchup235 lbs vs 240 lbs
Pedro Rizzo Record at Bout (Opponent)5-0-0
Mark Coleman Record at Bout6-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Coleman secured multiple early takedowns and top control, but Rizzo inflicted severe damage from the outside with chopping low kicks and stiff counter punches across the 15-minute contest, ultimately earning a contentious split decision.
LOSS
Pete Williams
United States
United States
UFC 17: Redemption
May / 15 / 1998
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (12:38)
May / 15 / 1998
ROUND1
TIME12:38
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Feature Bout • Coleman vs. Williams
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Pete Williams
Fight Location Mobile, Alabama, United States (Mobile Civic Center)
Mobile, Alabama, United States (Mobile Civic Center)Duration1 x 12 min + 1 x 3 min OT
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 225 lbs
Pete Williams Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Mark Coleman Record at Bout6-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$45,000 USD
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Coleman dominated the first 10 minutes with takedowns and ground control but became utterly exhausted as the bout entered overtime. Williams seized the opening and landed an iconic flush right head kick at 12:38, scoring the first head-kick knockout in UFC history.
LOSS
Maurice Smith
United States
United States
UFC 14: Showdown
Jul / 27 / 1997
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 1 (21:00)
Jul / 27 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME21:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Heavyweight Championship • Coleman vs. Smith
Defending UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Maurice Smith
Fight Location Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Boutwell Auditorium)
Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Boutwell Auditorium)Duration1 x 15 min + 2 x 3 min OT
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 220 lbs
Maurice Smith Record at Bout (Opponent)5-7-0
Mark Coleman Record at Bout6-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$65,000 USD
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
One of the most consequential upsets in mixed martial arts history. Kickboxing veteran Smith weathered Coleman’s opening takedowns with an active closed guard, then picked apart the heavily fatigued champion standing through 21 minutes to take the undisputed heavyweight crown by unanimous decision.
WIN
Dan Severn
United States
United States
UFC 12: Judgement Day
Feb / 07 / 1997
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:57)
Feb / 07 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME2:57
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Inaugural UFC Heavyweight Championship • Coleman vs. Severn
Crowned Inaugural Heavyweight Champion
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Dan Severn
Fight Location Dothan, Alabama, United States (Dothan Civic Center)
Dothan, Alabama, United States (Dothan Civic Center)Duration1 x 15 min + 1 x 3 min OT
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 250 lbs
Dan Severn Record at Bout (Opponent)14-2-1
Mark Coleman Record at Bout5-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$75,000 USD
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Inaugural UFC Heavyweight Championship unification bout. Coleman took down fellow collegiate wrestling legend Dan Severn with authority, gained top control, and applied a crushing neck crank to force the submission at 2:57, becoming the UFC’s first official heavyweight champion.
WIN
Brian Johnston
United States
United States
UFC 11: The Proving Ground
Sep / 20 / 1996
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:20)
Sep / 20 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME2:20
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 11 Tournament Championship Final • Coleman vs. Johnston
Won UFC 11 Tournament
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Brian Johnston
Fight Location Augusta, Georgia, United States (Augusta Civic Center)
Augusta, Georgia, United States (Augusta Civic Center)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 225 lbs
Brian Johnston Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Mark Coleman Record at Bout4-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD (Tournament Prize)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
UFC 11 Tournament Final. Coleman secured an early takedown, quickly established full mount, and unloaded punishing headbutts and ground strikes that forced Johnston to submit at 2:20, capturing his second consecutive UFC tournament title.
WIN
Julian Sanchez
United States
United States
UFC 11: The Proving Ground
Sep / 20 / 1996
Submission
Rnd 1 (0:45)
Sep / 20 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME0:45
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 11 Tournament Semifinal • Coleman vs. Sanchez
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Julian Sanchez
Fight Location Augusta, Georgia, United States (Augusta Civic Center)
Augusta, Georgia, United States (Augusta Civic Center)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 215 lbs
Julian Sanchez Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Mark Coleman Record at Bout3-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
UFC 11 Tournament Semifinal. Coleman scored an effortless double-leg takedown in seconds, passed cleanly into side control, and secured a modified choke to force a submission in just 45 seconds.
WIN
Don Frye
United States
United States
UFC 10: The Tournament
Jul / 12 / 1996
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (11:34)
Jul / 12 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME11:34
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 10 Tournament Championship Final • Coleman vs. Frye
Won UFC 10 Tournament
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Don Frye
Fight Location Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Fair Park Arena)
Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Fair Park Arena)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 216 lbs
Don Frye Record at Bout (Opponent)6-0-0
Mark Coleman Record at Bout2-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD (Tournament Prize)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
UFC 10 Tournament Final. In a battle of undefeated power wrestlers, Coleman overpowered Frye with relentless takedowns and grounded him for over 11 minutes, battering him with ground-and-pound strikes until referee John McCarthy halted the bout at 11:34.
WIN
Moti Horenstein
Israel
Israel
UFC 10: The Tournament
Jul / 12 / 1996
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:43)
Jul / 12 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME2:43
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 10 Tournament Semifinal • Coleman vs. Horenstein
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Moti Horenstein
Fight Location Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Fair Park Arena)
Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Fair Park Arena)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 215 lbs
Moti Horenstein Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Mark Coleman Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
UFC 10 Tournament Semifinal. Coleman immediately drove Krav Maga stylist Horenstein to the canvas, mounted him, and unleashed a barrage of unanswered punches until Horenstein tapped out to strikes at 2:43.
WIN
Gary Goodridge
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
UFC 10: The Tournament
Jul / 12 / 1996
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (7:00)
Jul / 12 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME7:00
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Coleman vs. Goodridge
Pro Debut • UFC 10 Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupMark Coleman vs Gary Goodridge
Fight Location Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Fair Park Arena)
Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Fair Park Arena)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 240 lbs
Gary Goodridge Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Mark Coleman Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$10,000 USD
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Professional MMA Debut. Former Olympic wrestler Mark Coleman made an explosive debut, hoisting power-puncher Goodridge with a huge belly-to-belly suplex, securing dominant top control, and unleashing punishing strikes that forced Goodridge to submit at 7:00.
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