Michael McDonald has earned what every UFC fighter dreams of receiving.
A shot at a UFC belt.
McDonald brings his three-fight winning streak into the contest against interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao.
Barao defeated Urijah Faber to claim the interim belt in their bout at UFC 149.
McDonald is just 22 years old. Barao is 25, but is much more experienced. McDonald needs to be in top form if he wants to dethrone Barao and take the belt.
Here are some keys he could follow that will lead him to victory.