“Mayday” is calling it a day.
Bellator and UFC veteran Michael McDonald has decided to retire after seeing his career limited by hand injuries over the last few years. The 27-year-old bantamweight confirmed the news on Facebook following an interview with ESPN.
“My friends and family, I am excited to announce the start of a new chapter for me and my wife Rachel,” McDonald wrote. “Today I am officially retiring from MMA fighting and I plan on never competing in martial arts competitions again. I had a wonderful career and a wonderful staff, and even greater — a wonderful wife and a wonderful God to thank for all the great moments.