Hey Everyone

I just wanted to let all my fans know publically that I was forced to withdraw from my upcoming fight on Dec 5th vs Frank Edgar. My back has been a problem since my last fight vs Josh Neer and I did not give it the proper rest it deserved and I am now dealing with 3 herniated discs in my back. I know no fighter ever goes into a fight 100%. I fought with knee injuries, hand injuries, and many bumps and bruises and I have fought thru it, but it was impossible to fight through this back injury. It took me over a week to come to terms with the fact that I would have to pull out of this fight. Ive never pulled out of a fight before, so it was difficult for me. I was really looking forward to this fight, I had an awesome camp set up and I am in the best shape Ive been in a while.

I am now following doctors orders, hanging on my couch for a good week or two and taking a month off from training to heal up. I will be back soon and I hope that the UFC will put together another fight between me and Frank Edgar. It will be a great fight for the fans!! (cont....)

Mostly I wanted to thank all my fans, friends, and family for all the phone calls, texts, and emails of well wishes. To my sincerely loyal students who are so awesome, Im lucky to have them all. Also to my training partners and coaches, I appreciate all your encouragement and always being there for me. It means alot to me to have everyones support.

Hoping to be back in the octogon early next year, stonger than ever!!! I'll be ready for anyone!

BATMAN