Michael McDonald losses
Over 11 years as a professional, Michael McDonald has compiled a 19-4 (16) record, including two title fights. He has four losses, one of them in a title fight.
4. Michael McDonald loses to John Lineker via KO
On July 13, 2016 Michael McDonald faced John Lineker in a bantamweight bout. McDonald was 25 years old with a record of 17-3, and Lineker was 26 with a record of 27-7. McDonald was coming off a win and Lineker was on a 4-fight winning streak. Lineker stopped McDonald via KO in the 1st round.
3. Michael McDonald loses to Urijah Faber via KO
On December 14, 2013 Michael McDonald faced Urijah Faber in a bantamweight bout. McDonald was 22 years old with a record of 16-2, and Faber was 34 with a record of 29-6. McDonald was coming off a win and Faber was on a 3-fight winning streak. Faber submitted McDonald via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
2. Michael McDonald loses to Renan Barão via KO
On February 16, 2013 Michael McDonald fought Renan Barão for the UFC bantamweight title. McDonald was 22 years old with a record of 15-1, and Barão was 26 with a record of 29-1. McDonald was on a 8-fight winning streak and Barão was on a 19-fight winning streak. Barão submitted McDonald via arm-triangle choke in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
1. Michael McDonald loses to Cole Escovedo via KO
On May 8, 2009 Michael McDonald faced Cole Escovedo in a lightweight bout. McDonald was 18 years old with a record of 7-0, and Escovedo was 27 with a record of 11-4. McDonald was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak, while Escovedo was on a 3-fight losing streak. Escovedo stopped McDonald via TKO in the 2nd round.