Mark Coleman is a mixed martial arts pioneer and the creator of the ground and pound style of fighting. He is widely considered to be the "Father of Ground and Pound" due to his pioneering efforts in the sport. Coleman was the first UFC heavyweight champion and
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Mark Coleman is an American retired mixed martial artist, professional wrestler and amateur wrestler. Coleman was the UFC 10 and UFC 11 tournament champion, the first UFC Heavyweight Champion, and the Pride Fighting Championships 2000 Open Weight Grand Prix champion. At UFC 82 Coleman was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.