Michael “Mayday” McDonald is a 31 year old Male fighter from United States with a 19-4-0 pro MMA record. McDonald most recently fought Eduardo Dantas at Bellator 202 on Friday July 13, 2018. Michael McDonald beat Eduardo Dantas by KO/TKO at 0:58 of Round 1 in the Bantamweight division.
Michael McDonald has 19 wins with a 85% finish rate, including 10 by knockout, 6 by submission, 3 by decision.
Michael McDonald is currently riding a 2 fight win streak.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 18-4-0 | Eduardo Dantas |
KO/TKO
R1 0:58
|
Bellator 202 | 2018-07-13 | Bantamweight | BFC |
| Win | 17-4-0 | Peter Ligier |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Bellator 191 | 2017-12-15 | Catchweight | BFC |
| Loss | 17-3-0 | John Lineker |
KO/TKO
R1 2:43
|
UFC Fight Night 91 | 2016-07-13 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-3-0 | Masanori Kanehara |
SUB
R2 2:09
|
UFC 195 | 2016-01-02 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-2-0 | Urijah Faber |
SUB
R2 3:22
|
UFC on FOX 9 | 2013-12-14 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-2-0 | Brad Pickett |
SUB
R2 3:43
|
UFC Fight Night 26 | 2013-08-17 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 15-1-0 | Renan Barão |
SUB
R4 3:57
|
UFC on FUEL TV 7 | 2013-02-16 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-1-0 | Miguel Torres |
KO/TKO
R1 3:18
|
UFC 145 | 2012-04-21 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-1-0 | Alex Soto |
KO/TKO
R1 0:56
|
UFC 139 | 2011-11-19 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-1-0 | Chris Cariaso |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 130 | 2011-05-28 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-1-0 | Edwin Figueroa |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 24 | 2011-03-26 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-1-0 | Clint Godfrey |
SUB
R1 2:42
|
WEC 52 | 2010-11-11 | Bantamweight | WEC |
| Win | 9-1-0 | Cole Escovedo |
KO/TKO
R2 1:12
|
Regional circuit | 2010-07-09 | TPF | |
| Win | 8-1-0 | Manny Tapia |
KO/TKO
R1 4:31
|
Regional circuit | 2010-02-04 | TPF | |
| Win | 7-1-0 | Carlos Garces |
KO/TKO
R1 2:01
|
Regional circuit | 2009-10-08 | TPF | |
| Loss | 7-0-0 | Cole Escovedo |
KO/TKO
R2 2:25
|
Regional circuit | 2009-05-08 | PFC | |
| Win | 6-0-0 | Jason Georgianna |
KO/TKO
R1 2:38
|
Regional circuit | 2009-01-22 | PFC | |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Randy Rodoni |
KO/TKO
R1 0:47
|
Regional circuit | 2008-11-02 | GC | |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Fernando Arreola |
SUB
R1 3:49
|
Regional circuit | 2008-09-07 | GC | |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Javier Vargas |
KO/TKO
R1 1:38
|
Regional circuit | 2008-07-27 | GC | |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Steve Frano |
KO/TKO
R1 1:17
|
Regional circuit | 2008-05-18 | GC | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Dominic Pena |
SUB
R1 1:12
|
Regional circuit | 2008-03-17 | GC | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Joe Corona |
SUB
R1 1:17
|
Regional circuit | 2007-11-11 | GC |
McDonald made his professional debut against Joe Corona on November 11, 2007, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Joe Corona who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Michael McDonald beat Joe Corona by Submission at 1:17 of Round 1.
McDonald made his debut in the UFC against Edwin Figueroa on March 26, 2011, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night 24: Nogueira vs. Davis having compiled a 11-1-0 professional MMA record.
Michael McDonald beat Edwin Figueroa by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Since his debut, McDonald has gone on to fight a total of 9 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 6-3-0.
McDonald lost his 1st bantamweight title challenge, losing to Renan Barão on February 16, 2013 at UFC on FUEL TV 7: Barao vs. McDonald.
Michael McDonald lost to Renan Barão by Submission at 3:57 of Round 4.
After his UFC stint, McDonald took his next fight at BFC on December 15, 2017, fighting against Peter Ligier on the main event of Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier.
Michael McDonald beat Peter Ligier by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
McDonald's last win came against Eduardo Dantas at Bellator 202 on Friday July 13, 2018. Michael McDonald beat Eduardo Dantas by KO/TKO at 0:58 of Round 1.
McDonald is not currently booked for any fights.
McDonald's last loss came against John Lineker at UFC Fight Night 91 on Wednesday July 13, 2016. Michael McDonald lost to John Lineker by KO/TKO at 2:43 of Round 1.
McDonald has fought 9 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 6-3-0.
McDonald has knocked out 10 opponents.
McDonald has submitted 6 opponents.
McDonald has been knocked out 2 times.
McDonald has been submitted 2 times.
