- Mark Coleman got MMA fans worried about his condition after he appeared to be unfit in his recent training clip
- The 58-year-old is set to make his boxing debut later this year
UFC legend Mark Coleman is making a herculean return to combat sports after being retired for more than a decade. In his recent training clip, “The Hammer” failed to impress the fans as he appeared to be far from good condition.
The mind is there but the body isn’t anymore
In a short video, Coleman tried to boast some of his footwork as he gears up for a celebrity boxing match later this year. Unfortunately, the 58-year-old stumbled after a few steps and it drew concerns about the condition of his body, especially his knees.
Check out what some online fans had to say about Coleman below.
when you’re high af making a PB&J in the dark at 3am and your gf turns the kitchen light on: pic.twitter.com/sHY6oloSce
— MacMally 🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) May 27, 2023
Definitely almost blew that knee out. Relax Marc
— Lincoln Cobretti (@Lincoln1623) May 28, 2023
He almost fell… This had ugly ending written all over it
— NotRightNow (@_andyc21) May 28, 2023
That left leg is almost blown apart from changing directions.
— Boom farms (@BoomFarms) May 28, 2023
that knee about tapped already
— Grayson (@cryptoG_rayson) May 28, 2023
did his knee give way??
— Jeremy Bearimy (@JezBearimy) May 28, 2023
Love me some Coleman, a legend. Good to see him moving around, but he doesn’t need to fight, exhibition or not…just enjoy life, teach and coach!
God bless Coleman!
— Joseph Tessaro (@josephtessaro1) May 28, 2023
I’ve watched this clip almost a thousand times this week and I keep thinking he blows his knee out on that first step left
— Stephen Moustaris (@Moustaris_) May 28, 2023
That’s honestly sad to watch if this is for any sort of competition.
If its just for a video, then props to the guy for still being able to move at least that well for his age
— DevilsAdvocateMMA (@DevilsAdMMA) May 27, 2023
Kinda shit joke to make about a legend who’s worked so damn hard for his sobriety
— Joey (@JoeyBill94) May 28, 2023
It is yet to be known who Coleman will face in his maiden boxing match.
An insanely long hiatus
While nobody could question the legacy of Coleman in the sport, it’s hard to argue that it has been a long time since he last fought.
It can be recalled that Coleman’s last fight was under the UFC banner and it happened 12 years ago at UFC 109 where he was submitted by his fellow UFC legend Randy Couture in the second round. Since then, “The Hammer” has suffered and endured some health problems. After his latest recovery, Coleman has been seen doing some pad works in the gym and seemingly doing some light training but he never struck anybody as someone who is in fighting shape.
Nevertheless, Coleman is still one of the pioneers of MMA, having been the first UFC heavyweight champion following his win over Dan Severn at UFC 12. Throughout his Hall of Fame MMA career, Coleman faced a wide array of legends such as Couture, Severn, Fedor Emelianenko, Shogun Rua, Mirko Cro Cop and Don Frye.
