This is what I actually wound up doing with my MDD-A. I've been having some decent success with it, though sadly the hitboxes on the MDD do not lend themselves well to brawling. Anyway, let me know what you think.
Warning, high salt levels detected; lol. I'm a bit supprised that the mad dog can't brawl. It has good alpha potential with SRM's, and AC. Alas...