You have a bengal cat, which is a hybrid... my understand is that this type of behavior is much more common with this type of breed, and I quote:

"Breeders cannot choose which elements you get of the wild or domestic cat. The Wildcat Sanctuary receives more calls from owners wanting to surrender Bengal domestic cats than all other wildcats and hybrids combined. The most common reason is not using the litter box, especially when housed with other animals. We love the Bengals and hybrids we care for, but we accept the soiling and behavioral problems that most people deem inappropriate pet behavior."

HOWEVER, he may have a urninary tract infection. This is very common and it has happened periodically with every male cat I've owned. I would take him to the vet ASAP. This is dangerous territory if it turns out to be an infection.

"Diseases of the lower urinary tract occur frequently in cats, affecting the bladder and/or the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body)...

Cats will strain and make frequent and prolonged attempts to urinate, but usually the amount of urine passed during each attempt is quite small. Affected cats tend to lick their genital area excessively, and sometimes they will urinate outside the litter box, often preferring cool, smooth surfaces like a tile floor or a bathtub. Occasionally, there will be blood present in the urine."
Source(s):
http://www.wildcatsanctuary.org/residents/hybrid.html
http://www.thecatconnection.com/care/urinary.htm

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The litter box may be dirty if not is he upset about another pet or feel threatend? He may be spraying to mark territory. There may be a female cat nearby in heat. http://helpwithpettraining.com
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http://helpwithpettraining.com

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