Big congratulations to all the guys who fought in the IFL! Schultz, Horwich, Stark and George fought last Friday…

Schultz showed why he’s the Champ against a tough guy in Deividus. Big ups yo…

By now you may have noticed the announcement. I’m fighting Steve Bruno at UFC 86 at Mandalay Bay. I’ll tell you what, if you’d asked me 3 years ago if I’d be fighting in one of the biggest, most lavish casinos in Vegas, home to legendary boxing and MMA bouts, I would’ve replied “I sure hope so!”

Well now I get my chance. I get to fight a tough kid who usually likes to bang, I get to do it in Vegas over 4th of July weekend, and there’s a chance it will get shown around the world. I’m pretty damn excited.

As for Steve, he comes from a good camp and has had a lot of success in his past outings. I’m glad to fight him and have nothing but respect for him. Unfortunately I am going to be looking for some material for my highlight reel but I’m sure he knows that and I expect no less from him.

This is the only time I’ll say this or it will ruin the build up. At the last UFC they asked me point-blank to “not be so nice” so for this fight I’m gonna get under his skin. It doesn’t change the fact that I respect him and the ATT family.

Also, sorry for the delay on the t-shirts… They’re coming. Later