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SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Michael McDonald knocking out Alex Soto after at a UFC Bantamweight bout after fifty-six seconds into the first round at the HP Pavilion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19:  Referee Josh Rosenthal tends to Alex Soto after stopping a UFC Bantamweight bout between Michael McDonald and Soto fifty-six seconds into the first round at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Michael McDonald knocking out Alex Soto after at a UFC Bantamweight bout after fifty-six seconds into the first round at the HP Pavilion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Michael McDonald knocking out Alex Soto after at a UFC Bantamweight bout after fifty-six seconds into the first round at the HP Pavilion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Michael McDonald celebrates defeating Alex Soto during an UFC Bantamweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Michael McDonald celebrates defeating Alex Soto during an UFC Bantamweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 19:  Michael McDonald works out for the media during UFC 145 open workouts at GSU Sports Arena on April 19, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 19:  Michael McDonald works out for the media during UFC 145 open workouts at GSU Sports Arena on April 19, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 19:  Michael McDonald works out for the media during UFC 145 open workouts at GSU Sports Arena on April 19, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 19:  Michael McDonald works out for the media during UFC 145 open workouts at GSU Sports Arena on April 19, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 19:  Michael McDonald works out for the media during UFC 145 open workouts at GSU Sports Arena on April 19, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 19:  Michael McDonald works out for the media during UFC 145 open workouts at GSU Sports Arena on April 19, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 20:  Bantamweight fighter Michael McDonald weighs in for his bout against Miguel Angel Torres during the UFC 145 official weigh in at Fox Theatre on April 20, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 20:  Bantamweight fighters Miguel Angel Torres (L) and Michael McDonald square off during the UFC 145 official weigh in at Fox Theatre on April 20, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 20:  Bantamweight fighter Michael McDonald weighs in for his bout against Miguel Angel Torres during the UFC 145 official weigh in at Fox Theatre on April 20, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21: Michael McDonald celebrates defeating Miguel Angel Torres by knockout in the first round during their Bantamweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Michael McDonald celebrates defeating Miguel Angel Torres by knockout in the first round during their Bantamweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Michael McDonald celebrates defeating Miguel Angel Torres by knockout in the first round during their Bantamweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Michael McDonald celebrates defeating Miguel Angel Torres by knockout in the first round during their Bantamweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Michael McDonald celebrates defeating Miguel Angel Torres by knockout in the first round during their Bantamweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13:  Michael McDonald interacts with media during a UFC press conference on February 13, 2013 at Hooks Gym in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13:  Michael McDonald interacts with media during a UFC press conference on February 13, 2013 at Hooks Gym in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13:  (L-R) Opponents Renan Barao and Michael McDonald face off during a UFC press conference on February 13, 2013 at Hooks Gym in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13:  (L-R) Opponents Renan Barao and Michael McDonald face off during a UFC press conference on February 13, 2013 at Hooks Gym in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13:  (L-R) Opponents Renan Barao and Michael McDonald pose for photos during a UFC press conference on February 13, 2013 at Hooks Gym in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13:  (L-R) Opponents Renan Barao and Michael McDonald pose for photos during a UFC press conference on February 13, 2013 at Hooks Gym in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13:  Michael McDonald conducts an open training session for media on February 13, 2013 at Hooks Gym in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13:  Michael McDonald conducts an open training session for media on February 13, 2013 at Hooks Gym in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13:  Michael McDonald conducts an open training session for media on February 13, 2013 at Hooks Gym in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13:  Michael McDonald conducts an open training session for media on February 13, 2013 at Hooks Gym in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13:  Michael McDonald conducts an open training session for media on February 13, 2013 at Hooks Gym in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13:  Michael McDonald conducts an open training session for media on February 13, 2013 at Hooks Gym in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15:  Michael McDonald weighs in during the UFC weigh-in on February 15, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15:  Michael McDonald weighs in during the UFC weigh-in on February 15, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Opponents Renan Baraoand Michael McDonald face off during the UFC weigh-in on February 15, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Opponents Renan Baraoand Michael McDonald face off during the UFC weigh-in on February 15, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Opponents Renan Baraoand Michael McDonald face off during the UFC weigh-in on February 15, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Opponents Renan Baraoand Michael McDonald face off during the UFC weigh-in on February 15, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  Michael McDonald prepares to enter the Octagon before his interim bantamweight title fight against Renan Barao during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  Renan Barao enters the arena before his interim bantamweight title fight against Michael McDonald during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Opponents Renan Barao and Michael McDonald face off before their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Michael McDonald punches Renan Barao in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (R-L) Michael McDonald and Renan Barao trade punches in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Michael McDonald punches Renan Barao in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (R-L) Renan Barao kicks Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (R-L) Renan Barao kicks Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Renan Barao punches Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (R-L) Renan Barao squares off with Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (R-L) Michael McDonald punches Renan Barao in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (R-L) Michael McDonald punches Renan Barao in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Renan Barao punches Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Renan Barao kicks Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Michael McDonald punches Renan Barao in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Renan Barao punches Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Renan Barao kicks Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (R-L) Renan Barao kicks Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (R-L) Renan Barao punches Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (R-L) Renan Barao secures an arm triangle choke submission to defeat Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (R-L) Renan Barao secures an arm triangle choke submission to defeat Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (R-L) Renan Barao secures an arm triangle choke submission to defeat Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  Renan Barao reacts after defeating Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  Renan Barao reacts after defeating Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  Renan Barao reacts after defeating Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  Renan Barao reacts after defeating Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  Renan Barao reacts after defeating Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  Renan Barao reacts after defeating Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  Michael McDonald is treated by a cut man after his loss to Renan Barao in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  Renan Barao reacts after defeating Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  Renan Barao reacts after defeating Michael McDonald in their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao poses for a portrait after his victory over Michael McDonald during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao poses for a portrait after his victory over Michael McDonald during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao poses for a portrait after his victory over Michael McDonald during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (L-R) Michael McDonald, Benson Henderson and Cain Velasquez pose for fans at the UFC Fan Expo on July 6, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Powers /Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 16:  Michael McDonald weighs in during the UFC weigh-in inside TD Garden on August 16, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 16:  (L-R) Opponents Brad Pickett and Michael McDonald face off during the UFC weigh-in inside TD Garden on August 16, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17: Michael McDonald prepares to enter the Octagon before his UFC bantamweight bout against Brad Pickett at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (L-R) Michael McDonald punches Brad Pickett in their UFC bantamweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Michael McDonald (bottom) secures a triangle choke submission against Brad Pickett in their UFC bantamweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Michael McDonald (bottom) secures a triangle choke submission against Brad Pickett in their UFC bantamweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Michael McDonald (bottom) secures a triangle choke submission against Brad Pickett in their UFC bantamweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Michael McDonald (bottom) secures a triangle choke submission against Brad Pickett in their UFC bantamweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Michael McDonald (bottom) secures a triangle choke submission against Brad Pickett in their UFC bantamweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Brad Pickett reacts after his submission loss to Michael McDonald in their UFC bantamweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Brad Pickett reacts after his submission loss to Michael McDonald in their UFC bantamweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Michael McDonald reacts after his submission victory over Brad Pickett in their UFC bantamweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Brad Pickett reacts after his submission loss to Michael McDonald in their UFC bantamweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Brad Pickett reacts after his submission loss to Michael McDonald in their UFC bantamweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Michael McDonald reacts after his submission victory over Brad Pickett in their UFC bantamweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 12:  Michael McDonald interacts with media during the final pre-fight press conference before the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 12, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 12:  Michael McDonald interacts with media during the final pre-fight press conference before the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 12, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 12:  Michael McDonald interacts with media during the final pre-fight press conference before the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 12, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 12:  Michael McDonald interacts with media during the final pre-fight press conference before the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 12, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 12:  (L-R) Opponents Urijah Faber and Michael McDonald face off during the final pre-fight press conference before the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 12, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 12:  (L-R) Opponents Urijah Faber and Michael McDonald pose for photos during the final pre-fight press conference before the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 12, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 13:  (L-R) Opponents Urijah Faber and Michael McDonald face off during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at Sleep Train Arena on December 13, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 13:  Michael McDonald weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at Sleep Train Arena on December 13, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 13:  Michael McDonald weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at Sleep Train Arena on December 13, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 13:  Michael McDonald weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at Sleep Train Arena on December 13, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  Urijah Faber (left) stands in front of Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Urijah Faber; Michael McDonald
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Urijah Faber kicks Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Urijah Faber; Michael McDonald
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Urijah Faber kicks Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Urijah Faber; Michael McDonald
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Michael McDonald kicks Urijah Faber in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Urijah Faber; Michael McDonald
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Urijah Faber punches Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Urijah Faber; Michael McDonald
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Urijah Faber punches Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Urijah Faber; Michael McDonald
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Urijah Faber kicks Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Urijah Faber; Michael McDonald
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Urijah Faber punches Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Urijah Faber; Michael McDonald
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  Michael McDonald (top) punches Urijah Faber in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Urijah Faber; Michael McDonald
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Michael McDonald kicks Urijah Faber in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Urijah Faber; Michael McDonald
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Urijah Faber punches Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Urijah Faber; Michael McDonald
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Urijah Faber punches Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Urijah Faber; Michael McDonald
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  Urijah Faber (left) attempts to submit Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Urijah Faber; Michael McDonald
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  Urijah Faber (left) attempts to submit Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Urijah Faber; Michael McDonald
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  Urijah Faber (left) attempts to submit Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Urijah Faber; Michael McDonald
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  Urijah Faber (left) attempts to submit Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Urijah Faber; Michael McDonald
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 01:   Michael McDonald weighs in during the UFC 195 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on January 1, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 01:   (L-R) Opponents Michael McDonald and Masanori Kanehara of Japan face off during the UFC 195 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on January 1, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: Michael McDonald walks to the Octagon to face Masanori Kanehara of Japan in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: Masanori Kanehara of Japan (black trunks) takes down Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02:  (R-L) Michael McDonald punches Masanori Kanehara of Japan in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02:  (R-L) Masanori Kanehara of Japan punches Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: (L-R) Michael McDonald punches Masanori Kanehara of Japan in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: (L-R) Michael McDonald kicks Masanori Kanehara of Japan in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: Michael McDonald (top) attempts to submit Masanori Kanehara of Japan in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02:  Michael McDonald (top) attempts to submit Masanori Kanehara of Japan in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02:  Michael McDonald (top) attempts to submit Masanori Kanehara of Japan in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02:  Michael McDonald (top) attempts to submit Masanori Kanehara of Japan in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: Michael McDonald (left) reacts to his victory over Masanori Kanehara of Japan in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02:  Masanori Kanehara of Japan reacts to his loss to Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: Michael McDonald reacts to his victory over Masanori Kanehara of Japan in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SIOUX FALLS, SD - JULY 12:   Michael McDonald steps onto the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Denny Sanford Premier Center on July 12, 2016 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SIOUX FALLS, SD - JULY 12:   Michael McDonald steps onto the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Denny Sanford Premier Center on July 12, 2016 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SIOUX FALLS, SD - JULY 12:   (L-R) Opponents Michael McDonald and John Lineker face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Denny Sanford Premier Center on July 12, 2016 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SIOUX FALLS, SD - JULY 13:   (R-L) John Lineker and Michael McDonald touch gloves in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event on July 13, 2016 at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SIOUX FALLS, SD - JULY 13:   (L-R) John Lineker circles Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event on July 13, 2016 at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SIOUX FALLS, SD - JULY 13:   (R-L) Michael McDonald punches John Lineker in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event on July 13, 2016 at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SIOUX FALLS, SD - JULY 13:   (R-L) John Lineker exchanges punches with Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event on July 13, 2016 at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SIOUX FALLS, SD - JULY 13:   (R-L) John Lineker punches Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event on July 13, 2016 at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SIOUX FALLS, SD - JULY 13:   John Lineker celebrates his knockout victory over Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event on July 13, 2016 at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SIOUX FALLS, SD - JULY 13:   John Lineker celebrates his knockout victory over Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event on July 13, 2016 at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SIOUX FALLS, SD - JULY 13:   John Lineker celebrates his knockout victory over Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event on July 13, 2016 at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SIOUX FALLS, SD - JULY 13:   (R-L) John Lineker celebrates his knockout victory over Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event on July 13, 2016 at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SIOUX FALLS, SD - JULY 13:   (L-R) John Lineker punches Michael McDonald in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event on July 13, 2016 at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Michael McDonald & Edwin Figueroa
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Michael McDonald & Edwin Figueroa

Michael McDonald

TRAINING: Every day of my training incorporates strength training of a particular muscle group in the morning. Immediately after every workout I will replenish my body with the correct fuel it needs to build itself back to peak. At noon every day I have an hour dedicated to either massage, chiropractic, or therapy for joints and bones that get busted up throughout the week. In the afternoon I have private wrestling sessions with my wrestling coach Jordan Keckler. In the evening I finish the day with an hour of kickboxing, and an hour and a half of either MMA or Jiu Jitsu, followed by some cardio training. At the end of the day I ice all my battle wounds from the day.

When and why did you start training for fighting? It just kinda happened. It was never something I always wanted to do since I was a child. I always wanted to do boxing. My older brother asked if I wanted to try kickboxing with him. I was like “meh… I guess I’ll try it” then a year later he asked me if I wanted to do jiu jitsu. I said “No way…” Well he made me do jiu jitsu anyways. And after I pulled off my first armbar I fell in love. Around that time my coach asked me if I wanted to try my hand at fighting an amateur kickboxing bout. I gave it a shot and didn’t do too shabby. That was at the age of 14. By the age of 16 I was just as good, if not better than all the other professionals on the team. By the time I turned 16, and after 9 amateur fights I just fell in love with the rush and excitement and satisfaction of fighting.

What ranks and titles have you held?
3 time BJJ US Open Champion in blue belt once and purple belt twice, Brown belt in Behring Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Tachi Palace Fights Bantamweight champion.

Do you have any heroes? I wouldn’t exactly call them heroes. There has never been anyone on Earth that I have come across that is exactly as I would want to be. That is why I wouldn’t say I have any heroes, but I definitely have many people in my life that I want to be like in one aspect or another. My father is the hardest working man I’ve ever met in my life. My coach Tom Theofanopoulos is very wise and is the best teacher in general I have ever met. It takes a certain quality to be able to get through to people that other people can’t get through to. Above all I strive to be like Jesus Christ. That’s what it means to be a Christian. To be Christ-like. I have always admired people of great faith, which is what I lacked in my childhood, and am finally learning to have.
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