Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2
Bantamweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Urijah Faber
United StatesUrijah Faber
“The California Kid”
35-11-0
RESULT

Urijah Faber def. Michael McDonald (Submission)

Submission · Round 2 · 3:22
Michael McDonald
United StatesMichael McDonald
“Mayday”
17-4-0
Saturday, December 14, 2013

Urijah Faber defeated Michael McDonald by Submission in round 2 (3:22) in the Bantamweight bout of UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2, held Saturday, December 14, 2013.

Fight stats

Urijah Faber
Michael McDonald
1
Knockdowns
0
29 of 46
Significant strikes
9 of 27
63%
Sig. strike accuracy
33%
59 of 79
Total strikes
11 of 29
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
50%
Takedown accuracy
—
1
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
2:55
Control time
0:03
Significant strikes by target
20 of 35
Head
6 of 24
5 of 7
Body
1 of 1
4 of 4
Leg
2 of 2
22 of 38
Distance
9 of 27
0 of 1
Clinch
0 of 0
7 of 7
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
13 of 19
Sig. str.
3 of 8
43 of 52
Total str.
5 of 10
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
2:41
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 2
1
KD
0
16 of 27
Sig. str.
6 of 19
16 of 27
Total str.
6 of 19
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
1
Sub. att
0
0:14
Ctrl
0:03

Frequently asked questions

Who won Urijah Faber vs Michael McDonald?

Urijah Faber defeated Michael McDonald by Submission in round 2 (3:22) in the Bantamweight bout of UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2, held Saturday, December 14, 2013.

Referee
Herb Dean
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Urijah Faber 50%50% Michael McDonald

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

35-11-0
Record
17-4-0
1598
Elo rating
1596
0
Win Streak
0
47
Age
35
5'6"
168 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
67"
170 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Bantamweight
Weight Class
Bantamweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

2.65
SLpM
2.69
40%
Str. Acc.
42%
2.59
SApM
2.76
64%
Str. Def.
57%

Grappling Profile

1.54
TD Avg.
1.09
30%
TD Acc.
66%
58%
TD Def.
52%
0.80
Sub. Avg.
1.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Urijah Faber · 2-3
  • L
    Petr Yan
    UFC 245: Usman vs CovingtonSat, Dec 14, 2019
    TKO · R3 · 0:43 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Ricky Simon
    UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs LaddSun, Jul 14, 2019
    TKO · R1 · 0:46 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Brad Pickett
    UFC Fight Night: VanZant vs WatersonSun, Dec 18, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Jimmie Rivera
    UFC 203: Miocic vs OvereemSun, Sep 11, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Dominick Cruz
    UFC 199: Rockhold vs Bisping 2Sun, Jun 5, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
Michael McDonald · 2-3
  • L
    John Lineker
    UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs LinekerThu, Jul 14, 2016
    TKO · R1 · 2:43 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Masanori Kanehara
    UFC 195: Lawler vs ConditSat, Jan 2, 2016
    Submission · R2 · 2:09 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Urijah Faber
    UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2Sat, Dec 14, 2013
    Submission · R2 · 3:22 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Brad Pickett
    UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs SonnenSun, Aug 18, 2013
    Submission · R2 · 3:43 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Renan Barao
    UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonaldSat, Feb 16, 2013
    Submission · R4 · 3:57 · Interim Bantamweight

Career Averages

Based on 18 fights · 9 fights
39.6
Avg sig. strikes
24.0
1.44
Avg takedowns
0.67
2:35
Avg control time
0:47
93
Career high strikes
51
5
Career high TDs
5

Strike Distribution

Urijah Faber
Strike target
Michael McDonald
73%
Head
79%
19%
Body
11%
7%
Leg
10%
Urijah Faber
Strike position
Michael McDonald
62%
Distance
83%
14%
Clinch
9%
24%
Ground
8%