Michael McDonald
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Michael McDonald holds a professional MMA record of 19-4-0. 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 13, 2018. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, UFC, WEC.
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
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Last Stand Fight Team
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Michael McDonald sits in the top 25.
- #11 Most performance bonuses, Bantamweight7
- #12 Most knockdowns in a round, Bantamweight2
- #14 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Bantamweight0.9
- #20 Most knockdowns, Bantamweight5
- #21 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, Bantamweight1.3
- #24 Most knockdowns in a fight, Bantamweight2
- #24 Most submission attempts, Bantamweight7
- #25 Shortest average fight time, Bantamweight8:54
- #5 Most knockdowns in a round, Bantamweight2
- #10 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Bantamweight0.9
- #11 Most performance bonuses, Bantamweight7
- #14 Most knockdowns in a fight, Bantamweight2
- #14 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, Bantamweight1.3
- #17 Shortest average fight time, Bantamweight8:54
- #19 Most knockdowns, Bantamweight5
- #19 Most submission attempts, Bantamweight7
Bonus résumé
Michael McDonald has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.
- ★ POTNvs Masanori Kanehara · UFC 195: Lawler vs ConditJan 2, 2016
- ★ FOTN + SOTNvs Brad Pickett · UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs SonnenAug 17, 2013
- ★ KOTNvs Alex Soto · UFC 139: Shogun vs. HendersonNov 19, 2011
- ★ FOTNvs Edwin Figueroa · UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs DavisMar 26, 2011
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.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Michael McDonald earns per fight.
Career history
- WINBellatorBellator 202: Budd vs. Nogueira· Jul 13, 2018· Bantamweight· 19-4 vs 20-6TKOR1 · 0:58
- WINvs Peter LigierBellatorBellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier· Dec 15, 2017· Catchweight· 18-4 vs 8-2-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs John LinekerUFCUFC Fight Night: McDonald vs Lineker· Jul 13, 2016· Bantamweight· 17-4 vs 28-7TKOR1 · 2:43
- WINUFCUFC 195: Lawler vs Condit· Jan 2, 2016· Bantamweight· 17-3 vs 25-13-5POTNSUBR2 · 2:09
- LOSSvs Urijah FaberUFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2· Dec 14, 2013· Bantamweight· 16-3 vs 30-6SUBR2 · 3:22
- WINvs Brad PickettUFCUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· Aug 17, 2013· Bantamweight· 16-2 vs 24-8FOTN + SOTNSUBR2 · 3:43
- LOSSUFCUFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald· Feb 16, 2013· Interim Bantamweight· 15-2 vs 30-1SUBR4 · 3:57
- WINUFCUFC 145: Jones vs Evans· Apr 21, 2012· Bantamweight· 15-1 vs 40-5TKOR1 · 3:18
- WINvs Alex SotoUFCUFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson· Nov 19, 2011· Bantamweight· 14-1 vs 6-1-1KOTNTKOR1 · 0:56
- WINUFCUFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill· May 29, 2011· Bantamweight· 13-1 vs 11-3SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis· Mar 26, 2011· Bantamweight· 12-1 vs 7-1FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Clint GodfreyWECWEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki· Nov 10, 2010· Bantamweight· 11-1 vs 11-3SUBR1 · 2:42
- WINTachi Palace Fights· Jul 9, 2010· 10-1 vs 16-5TKO
- WINvs Manny TapiaTachi Palace Fights· Feb 4, 2010· 9-1 vs 10-4-1TKO
- WINvs Carlos GarcesTachi Palace Fights· Oct 8, 2009· 8-1 vs 4-3-1TKO
- LOSSPalace Fighting Championship· May 8, 2009· 7-1 vs 12-4TKO
- WINvs Jason GeorgiannaPalace Fighting Championship· Jan 22, 2009· 7-0 vs 8-4TKO
- WINvs Randy RodoniGladiator Challenge· Nov 2, 2008· 6-0 vs 1-1TKO
- WINvs Fernando ArreolaGladiator Challenge· Sep 7, 2008· 5-0 vs 3-6-1SUB
- WINvs Javier VargasGladiator Challenge· Jul 27, 2008· 4-0 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs TBAGladiator Challenge· May 18, 2008· 3-0TKO
- WINvs TBAGladiator Challenge· Mar 17, 2008· 2-0SUB
- WINvs Joe CoronaGladiator Challenge· Nov 11, 2007· 1-0 vs 0-1SUB
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
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1715▲20
- Peak
- 1823Apr 21, 2012
- Rated fights
- 21
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 Eduardo Dantas at Bellator 202: Budd vs. Nogueira on Friday, July 13, 2018, WIN (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.