“I Can’t Take It”- UFC Legend, Who Asked for Mike Tyson’s Help, Takes Joe Rogan’s Advice on Therapy Ahead of Combat Sports Return

UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman is gearing up for his return to combat sports next month. But before that, he’s taking all the steps to get his body into fighting shape. As such, Coleman recently updated his fans and followers about taking a kind of therapy that was earlier suggested to him by Joe Rogan.
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Mark Coleman is an undisputed legend of mixed martial arts. A UFC Hall of Famer in his own right, the 58-year-old is preparing for his upcoming boxing match with the use of some unconventional methods to stay healthy and fit. Let us take a look at what he is up to.
Mark Coleman took the suggestion for cryotherapy from Joe Rogan
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Joe Rogan, who’s in his late 50s, is as fit as one can be. So there may not be anyone better to take advice from regarding ways to stay in shape. It seems as if the UFC’s first-ever heavyweight champion, Mark Coleman, took one of his advice and ran with it. He recently shared a story on Instagram about undergoing cryotherapy. However, it was not an easy task.
via Getty DALLAS, TEXAS – JULY 29: Joe Rogan attends the UFC 277 ceremonial weigh-in at American Airlines Center on July 29, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
The innovator of the ground-and-pound technique was visibly having a hard time staying calm while the therapy was freezing his body. Moreover, he even let out some cries of discomfort. Coleman said, “Cryotherapy. I am back in. Hawk it later… I can’t take it.”
It may not have been an easy task, but his unwavering commitment to getting fit was there to see. After all, he is going to make his return to fighting at 58 years old. Let’s check out the details on that front.
‘The Hammer’ will make his boxing debut on October 14th
Mark Coleman, who boasts an MMA record of 16 wins and 10 losses, hasn’t competed for almost 13 years. Hence, he earlier approached former boxing world champion and icon Mike Tyson for his help as he underwent his body transformation process. Coleman claimed that ‘Iron’ was his idol and wanted his help to prepare for his upcoming fight on October 14th against Montell Griffin, who has vast experience in boxing.
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However, Mike Tyson did not respond to Coleman’s plea. It could be because of his commitments with his podcast, ‘Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson’ and other media appearances. Regardless of that, the UFC Hall of Famer continues to train and prepare all by himself.
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While not many people are in favor of Coleman fighting at the age of 58, it was a relief for many to see him take initiative towards his health and fitness. We are not long away from his eventual return to fighting, which will also be his first-ever professional boxing match. What do you think about Mark Coleman returning to combat sports? Drop your comments below.
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