Wasn’t long ago that Lenny Dykstra was reaching out to Chris “Bagel Boss” Morgan, offering him advice on how to deal with his shortcomings.

Get it?

“Shortcomings?”

Bad joke, but anyway, apparently the Bagel Boss did not receive Lenny’s message of kindness and love, and now the pair are going to square off in the ring, according to TMZ (after jump):

We’re told Lenny agreed to a deal and signed the contract on Friday (he’ll be paid a fixed amount of money for the fight) … and will begin training immediately for the September 7 bout in Atlantic City, NJ.

Sources close to Lenny tell us he ain’t worried about the lack of time to prepare … and is very confident he’s gonna beat the hell outta BB Guy.

If he does … it won’t be cause Bagel Boss ain’t training hard for the scrap.

Morgan recently went to one of the best MMA gyms in the country … and training with UFC superstars Al Iaquinta and Chris Weidman.

In fact, Iaquinta told us Morgan possessed some natural ability as a fighter.

If this all wasn’t crazy enough … Bam Margera is reffing the fight.

Well then, ain’t that something. I might have to attend this event. Maybe I’ll “cover” it for Crossing Broad.

Here’s Lenny’s take:

Who ya got?

My money is on Nails.