Former UFC champ and PRIDE GP winner Mark Coleman underwent successful neck surgery by the famous neck surgeon Dr. Jho in Pittsburgh. It is the same doctor that did the same alternative neck procedure to former Olympic gold medalist and WWE wrestler Kurt Angle.
Coleman has also stated to the media he now plans a return to MMA, has completed his coPRIDE contract, and is now a free agent. Some media were speculating that he may make a return to the UFC, but sources close to Coleman told Fightsport.com that he plans on staying in Japan and either fighting in one of the big MMA events again, or pursue a career in pro-wrestling over there.