TMZ caught up with Thiago Alves at the OTM Fight Shop in Redondo Beach, California, where he discusses the procedure he recently had done on his brain. He also talks about how he's ready to return to the Octagon at UFC 115 for his long-awaited rematch with Jon Fitch.

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Wow! The longest wait for a DVD is finally over!

We actually made this DVD over 3 years ago, but due to legal problems we were unable to release it. Now we have settled all the problems and the DVD is a go!

This DVD is full of action and lifestyle stuff in the world of jiu-jitsu, that only the OTM crew could bring you. Not since Dengue Fever or Mat Burn has anyone seen so much cool and original footage!

Wow! The longest wait for a DVD is finally over!

We actually made this DVD over 3 years ago, but due to legal problems we were unable to release it. Now we have settled all the problems and the DVD is a go!

This DVD is full of action and lifestyle stuff in the world of jiu-jitsu, that only the OTM crew could bring you. Not since Dengue Fever or Mat Burn has anyone seen so much cool and original footage!

Dana White has worked hard for Mixed Martial Arts to be accepted by the mainstream media and has helped regulate the sport in various regions all over the world. Over the weekend, Dana slipped to 11th place in TIME's 100 Most Influenical poll. This is Dana's first appearance in this presitgious ballot. Let's vote him as high as we can and back into the Top 10, as our way to say thanks!

As TIME describes it:

Age: 40  

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Shine Fight Promotions (Shine Fights) today announced the official signing of another main card bout for its upcoming “WORLDS COLLIDE: MAYORGA VS. THOMAS” event, as 2009 Abu Dhabi Combat Club 88-kilogram/Absolute division champion and Brazilian jiu-jitsu phenom Braulio Estima (0-0) will make his MMA debut against 2004 Olympic judo competitor Rick Hawn (6-0). The fight will be contested at a catchweight of 175 lbs.

VALENCIA, Calif. --- March 28, 2010 - LET’S GET IT ON MMA (LGIO) today announced that it has struck a major deal with STRIKEFORCE, one of the leading promotions in the MMA industry. In addition to the $25,000 prize money awarded to both the Canadian 155-pound and 170-pound LGIO tournament winners, STRIKEFORCE will award both champions fight contracts in its Challenger Series.

The first round of the LGIO 170-pound WEST tournament will kick off on April 23, 2010 at the River Cree Resort and Casino, on the outskirts of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

ARE YOU READY CANADA?

LET’S GET IT ON MMA WEST VS EAST PREPARES TO DELIVER THE ACTION COAST TO COAST

Canada’s first Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) tournament kicks off with Jason “The Athlete” McDonald vs. Matt Horwich headlining the first of nine shows in this high octane fight series.

April 23rd at The River Cree Resort & Casino in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Rickson Gracie making first Capital Area appearance at Grand Opening of Spirit Martial Arts Gym

***IT'S BACK***
Stanford University's annual kickboxing event: Burnham Brawl IV.

Friday, April 2, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Burnham Pavilion
615 Serra Street
Stanford, California, USA

Come enjoy 6 exciting fights, with their fill of punches, kicks, and knees starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 2nd, 2010.

Don't miss out on an action-packed night with live performances by the Thai-American Intercultural Society and Down with Gravity, as well as DJing on the 1's and 2's by Doc Vim!