(North Platte, Nebraska, February 26, 2019) – Local 10-0 professional mixed martial arts fighter Ryan MacDonald will host a press conference on February 27 at 3pm in the Commons Lobby at NebraskaLand National Bank, 1400 S. Dewey St. Macdonald will announce his UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) debut on March 23 in Nashville, as back in his hometown fans gather for Midwest Championship Fighting’s 17th local show – St. Paddy’s Beatdown 7. MacDonald’s opponent for the bout will be Chris Gutierrez (12-3-1) (UFC 0-1).

Fans attending the St. Paddy’s Beatdown will be treated to a watch party during the show, as fight promoter Russ Jones will pause the local fights to show the MacDonald fight on the arena big screens in front of his hometown fans. MacDonald, who has been preparing for nine years for his UFC debut, is familiar with North Platte crowds at the MCF events filling the arena with shouts of ‘Ryan’.

MacDonald’s UFC debut was slated to happen in 2017, but was delayed due to his older brother, Kyle MacDonald’s suicide two weeks before the fight. Kyle was Ryan’s earliest fan and mentor, always pushing him to persevere and follow his dreams. Ryan is certain that everything happens for a reason. He has continued to train hard in the intervening two years and is excited about the opportunity to fight in Nashville while appearing via the big screens in front of his hometown fans.