Fighter

Michael McDonald

"Mayday"

19-4-0★ 5bonuses United States

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Michael McDonald holds a professional MMA record of 19-4-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 23 bouts on record. Michael McDonald has won 19 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Michael McDonald lands 2.69 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 1.09 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 14, 2016. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1991-01-15
Age: 35
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Oakdale, California, United States

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

Punch power97

Kick power67

Punch speed97

Kick speed71

Accuracy84

Takedowns83

Ground striking64

Submissions95

Chin65

Body strength69

Cardio69

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 17-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.69per min

42% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.76per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.09per 15 min

66% success

Takedowns stuffed52%

Submission attempts1.4per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Michael McDonald has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ FOTN ×2★ POTN ×1★ KOTN ×1★ SOTN ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 2 pre-2012 awards are not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Michael McDonald earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Eduardo Dantas
Bellator 202· Jul 13, 2018· Bantamweight· 18-4 vs 20-5
TKO
R1 · 0:58
WIN
vs Peter Ligier
Bellator 191· Dec 15, 2017· Catchweight· 17-4 vs 8-1-1
UD
LOSS
vs John Lineker
UFCUFC Fight Night: McDonald vs Lineker· Jul 14, 2016· Bantamweight· 17-3 vs 27-7
TKO
R1 · 2:43
WIN
vs Masanori Kanehara
UFCUFC 195: Lawler vs Condit· Jan 2, 2016· Bantamweight· 16-3 vs 25-12-5
SUB
R2 · 2:09
POTN
LOSS
vs Urijah Faber
UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2· Dec 14, 2013· Bantamweight· 16-2 vs 29-6
SUB
R2 · 3:22
WIN
vs Brad Pickett
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· Aug 18, 2013· Bantamweight· 15-2 vs 24-7
SUB
R2 · 3:43
FOTN + SOTN
LOSS
vs Renan BaraoTitle bout
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald· Feb 16, 2013· Interim Bantamweight· 15-1 vs 29-1
SUB
R4 · 3:57
WIN
vs Miguel Torres
UFCUFC 145: Jones vs Evans· Apr 21, 2012· Bantamweight· 14-1 vs 40-4
TKO
R1 · 3:18
WIN
vs Alex Soto
UFCUFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson· Nov 20, 2011· Bantamweight· 13-1 vs 6-0-1
TKO
R1 · 0:56
KOTN
WIN
vs Chris Cariaso
UFCUFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill· May 29, 2011· Bantamweight· 12-1 vs 11-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Edwin Figueroa
UFCUFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis· Mar 26, 2011· Bantamweight· 11-1 vs 7-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Clint Godfrey
WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki· Nov 11, 2010· Bantamweight· 10-1 vs 11-2
SUB
R1 · 2:42
WIN
vs Cole Escovedo
Tachi Palace Fights· Jul 9, 2010· 9-1 vs 16-4
TKO
WIN
vs Manny Tapia
Tachi Palace Fights· Feb 4, 2010· 8-1 vs 10-3-1
TKO
WIN
vs Carlos Garces
Tachi Palace Fights· Oct 8, 2009· 7-1 vs 4-2-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Cole Escovedo
Palace Fighting Championship· May 8, 2009· 7-0 vs 11-4
TKO
WIN
vs Jason Georgianna
Palace Fighting Championship· Jan 22, 2009· 6-0 vs 8-3
TKO
WIN
vs Randy Rodoni
Gladiator Challenge· Nov 2, 2008· 5-0 vs 1-0
TKO
WIN
vs Fernando Arreola
Gladiator Challenge· Sep 7, 2008· 4-0 vs 3-5-1
SUB
WIN
vs Javier Vargas
Gladiator Challenge· Jul 27, 2008· 3-0 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs TBA
Gladiator Challenge· May 18, 2008· 2-0
TKO
WIN
vs TBA
Gladiator Challenge· Mar 17, 2008· 1-0
SUB
WIN
vs Joe Corona
Gladiator Challenge· Nov 11, 2007· 0-0 vs 0-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Michael McDonald's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #2 Bantamweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 156

Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1714▲19
Peak: 1822Apr 21, 2012
Rated fights: 21

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Frequently asked questions

When does Michael McDonald fight next?

Michael McDonald has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Michael McDonald's record?

Michael McDonald's professional MMA record is 19-4-0.

Who is Michael McDonald fighting next?

Michael McDonald's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Michael McDonald fight last?

Michael McDonald most recently fought John Lineker at UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs Lineker on Thursday, July 14, 2016, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Michael McDonald fight in?

Michael McDonald fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Michael McDonald have?

Michael McDonald has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Michael McDonald won?

Michael McDonald has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night, 1× KO of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Michael McDonald?

Michael McDonald is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Michael McDonald weigh?

Michael McDonald weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Michael McDonald's reach?

Michael McDonald has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Michael McDonald?

Michael McDonald is 35 years old (born Jan 15, 1991).

Where is Michael McDonald from?

Michael McDonald is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY