UFC on Fox 9: McDonald Expects to Beat Faber ‘Everywhere,’ Even His Hometown

Michael McDonald might drive himself to UFC on Fox 9. From his home in Oakdale, Calif., it’ll take about 90 minutes—a straight shot north on I-5 to Sacramento, where on Saturday night McDonald will fight Urijah Faber in a bantamweight bout steeped in title implications. It’ll be a luxury to have access to his own […]

Michael McDonald might drive himself to UFC on Fox 9. From his home in Oakdale, Calif., it’ll take about 90 minutes—a straight shot north on I-5 to Sacramento, where on Saturday night McDonald will fight Urijah Faber in a bantamweight bout steeped in title implications. It’ll be a luxury to have access to his own […]

Michael McDonald: I’ve Been Abstinent for 3-and-a-Half Years

UFC bantamweight contender Michael McDonald is one of the best young prospects on the UFC roster, boasting a 16-2 professional record inside the cage at just 22 years old.  What’s the Oakdale MMA fighter’s key to success? Sexual intercourse is a thing of the past for him. Check out how “Mayday” responded after being asked, […]

UFC bantamweight contender Michael McDonald is one of the best young prospects on the UFC roster, boasting a 16-2 professional record inside the cage at just 22 years old.  What’s the Oakdale MMA fighter’s key to success? Sexual intercourse is a thing of the past for him. Check out how “Mayday” responded after being asked, […]

Urijah Faber: Instincts Key to Defeating Michael McDonald at UFC on Fox 9

The UFC bantamweight title is the ultimate destination for Urijah Faber. “The California Kid” has been shredding the competition in the bantamweight division as of late as he’s rolled out one impressive showing after another against some of the toughest challenges in the 135-pound fold. The former WEC featherweight champion has racked up three consecutive […]

The UFC bantamweight title is the ultimate destination for Urijah Faber. “The California Kid” has been shredding the competition in the bantamweight division as of late as he’s rolled out one impressive showing after another against some of the toughest challenges in the 135-pound fold. The former WEC featherweight champion has racked up three consecutive […]

UFC on Fuel 7: What’s Next for 6 Winners at Barao vs. McDonald

UFC on Fuel 7 wasn’t the best show in UFC history, and it wasn’t the worst. But it was the longest; the total fight time of two hours, 48 minutes and 39 seconds marked the longest in-case time in UFC history, and the total of nine fights going to decision bested the previous mark of […]

UFC on Fuel 7 wasn’t the best show in UFC history, and it wasn’t the worst. But it was the longest; the total fight time of two hours, 48 minutes and 39 seconds marked the longest in-case time in UFC history, and the total of nine fights going to decision bested the previous mark of […]

Barao vs. McDonald: Renan Barao’s Win Sets Up Battle with Dominick Cruz

When Renan Barao defended his interim bantamweight title Saturday night at UFC on Fuel TV 7 in London’s Wembley Arena against up-and-coming star Michael McDonald, the Brazilian brawler proved he was one of the sport’s pound-for-pound toughest fighters. Barao also proved he is ready to take the next step toward the upper echelon of MMA […]

When Renan Barao defended his interim bantamweight title Saturday night at UFC on Fuel TV 7 in London’s Wembley Arena against up-and-coming star Michael McDonald, the Brazilian brawler proved he was one of the sport’s pound-for-pound toughest fighters. Barao also proved he is ready to take the next step toward the upper echelon of MMA […]

Barao vs. McDonald: Interim Brazilian Champ Staking Claim as One of UFC’s Best

UFC on Fuel TV 7 was headlined by Renan Barao and Michael McDonald’s clash for the bantamweight championship. After Barao reigned victorious following a fourth-round arm triangle submission (via ESPN), one thing became painfully clear (especially for McDonald): Barao is one of the UFC’s best—interim titleholder, or not. He’s proved that with a 5-0 record […]

UFC on Fuel TV 7 was headlined by Renan Barao and Michael McDonald’s clash for the bantamweight championship. After Barao reigned victorious following a fourth-round arm triangle submission (via ESPN), one thing became painfully clear (especially for McDonald): Barao is one of the UFC’s best—interim titleholder, or not. He’s proved that with a 5-0 record […]