Mark Coleman officially retires at age 48

His MMA career spanned an extraordinary 16 years, from 1996 to 2010, and he did not begin competing the sport until some ten years after becoming a DIV I All-American , in 1986, and some four years past placing in the top 8 at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
Now according to a statement made by The Hammer on his Facebook, Mark Coleman will undergo a total hip replacement next Monday, which will make the end of his MMA career.

"Total Hip replacement next Monday. Ouch.
The hammer is done fighting. I know been done. Just looking for some prayers.
i thank everyone who will help me get through this. Have to pay to play sometimes. Only regret is could have worked harder.
Love you all live your dream."