Former UFC star Mark Coleman is battling for his life after saving his parents from a house fire in Ohio on Tuesday, his daughter said on Instagram.

Morgan Coleman wrote that her father went back and forth into the house and was able to carry both of his parents from the fire and save their lives, before attempting to rescue a dog, Hammer, from the blaze.

CNN has reached out to the Toledo Police, Fire Department and Colemans manager for comment for more details about the house fire and the former UFC fighters condition.

Morgan said that the former MMA star was airlifted to a hospital where he is currently battling for his life after this heroic act. She also said that Hammer passed away despite Colemans best efforts.

Our father has always been our hero and means the world to us. He is and always will be a fighter, Colemans daughter wrote. The strongest [and] bravest man I know. Please continue to pray for him and our family during this extremely difficult time.

Colemans other daughter, Kenzie, said on her Instagram stories that Hammer saved the 59-year-olds life with his barking to wake him up.

MMA writer Jonathan Snowden “ who said he was close to producing a book with Coleman “ posted a picture on X, formerly known as Twitter, of Coleman attached to a ventilator in a hospital.

If anyone can beat back death itself, its Mark, Snowden wrote.

Colemans longtime friend and fellow former UFC fighter Wes Sims said on Facebook that Coleman is currently intubated & sedated in a hospital in Toledo, Ohio.

I swear to GOD-hes one of the toughest individual ever created, been thru so much a Movie at this point could not give his life work Justice! Sims said.

Colemans mother, Connie, posted on Facebook, saying Thank God we are alive and requesting prayers for Mark.

Coleman is seen as one of the most influential fighters in UFC history, becoming the first ever UFC heavyweight champion.

He retired with a 16-10 record and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2008.

Before turning to MMA, Coleman impressed as an amateur wrestler, winning an NCAA championship at Ohio State in 1988 and competing at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. (CNN)

Mark Coleman stands on stage during the induction ceremony for the UFC Hall of Fame 2020 class. Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images