Nate "The Missile" Schut has taken things slowly this year. Since fighting at Target Center in April, Schut has been in the cage for less than one minute.

The Missile has had only one fight, a 59-second victory over Bruce Johnson in July.

Schut (16-4) certainly isn't complaining about his fighting schedule. The slower pace has allowed the Plymouth resident to focus on training and improvement.

He will put his extra training to use on Sept. 11, when Schut returns to the cage against an opponent to be determined during CFX's "Battle in Buffalo 2" in Buffalo, Minn., at the Buffalo Civic Center.

Schut, who is originally from Monticello and wrestled collegiately at Ridgewater Community College and St. Cloud State, fought in Buffalo last time CFX came to town. And this time, he's not only fighting, but helping with promotion and matchmaking.

Wearing more than one hat for the upcoming show has made Schut's schedule hectic, but Minnesota MMA News was able to track him down for a quick interview.

Nate, do you know who you're fighting on Sept. 11 yet?

SCHUT: No, I don't. It was supposed to be Ryan Stock from Team Crazy, but apparently that's not happening now. I'm not sure who it's