Mike Budnik

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Mike Budnik
Born (1974-08-08) August 8, 1974 (age 50)
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Other namesWildfire
Nationality American
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Fighting out of Chicago, Illinois, United States
TeamSpartan Academy
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins11
By knockout2
By submission6
By decision3
Losses4
By submission2
By decision2
Draws0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Michael Allan Budnik, Jr. (born August 8, 1974) is an American mixed martial artist [1] and former professional in-line skater. [2] He competed in the first ten X-Games.

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Budnik has been a resident of Sparta Township, New Jersey. [3]

MMA career

Budnik built up an undefeated 6–0 record fighting close to home before being invited to compete in WEC. He made his debut for the organization on August 3, 2008, at WEC 35 against Greg McIntyre. He won the bout by pulling off a submission due to triangle choke in the third round.

In his next bout he would face collegiate wrestling champion and fellow Oklahoman Shane Roller. Budnik lost via guillotine choke in the first round.

Budnik competed in a notable fight against UFC veteran Rich Clementi, which he lost due to rear naked choke in the 5th round. Budnik has made it on The Ultimate Fighter 12. Budnik was eliminated on the first episode of The Ultimate Fighter by Nam Phan by 1st-round TKO due to a liver shot and punches.

Budnik fought again on July 17, 2010, against UFC Vet Anthony Macias and won the fight in the second round by submission due to an arm triangle choke to improve his record to 9–4. After recent wins over Scrap Pak fighter and Bellator and Strikeforce Vet Johnny Carson, Miletich fighter Brandon Adamson and winning the Combat MMA 155 lb. title over rising Oklahoma star Jesse Chaffin, Budnik's winning streak has reached 6 in a row.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches14 wins4 losses
By knockout30
By submission72
By decision42
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win14–4Jesse ChaffinTKO (punches)CMMA: Combat MMAAugust 17, 201322:30 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win13–4Brandon AdamsonSubmission (guillotine choke)XFO 44: Xtreme Fighting Organization 44June 16, 201214:30 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win12–4Jonny CarsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)Xtreme Fight Night 2: Harris vs. HeadFebruary 25, 201131:15 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win11–4William BlackDecisionC3 Fights: Knockout-Rockout Weekend 6November 9, 201035:00 Concho, Oklahoma, United States
Win10–4Mario StapelDecisionC3 Fights: Knockout-Rockout Weekend 5September 4, 201035:00 Concho, Oklahoma, United States
Win9–4 Anthony Macias Submission (arm-triangle choke)C3 Fights: Knockout-Rockout Weekend 4July 17, 201021:30 Clinton, Oklahoma, United States
Loss8–4 Rich Clementi Submission (rear-naked choke)5150 Combat League/XFL: New Year's RevolutionJanuary 16, 201052:10 Bixby, Oklahoma, United States
Win8–3Ryan BixlerDecision (split)C3: Slammin Jammin Weekend 1September 18, 200933:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Loss7–3Rafael DiasDecision (unanimous) WEC 40 April 5, 200935:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss7–2 John Franchi Decision (split) WEC 39 March 1, 200935:00 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Loss7–1 Shane Roller Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 37: Torres vs. Tapia December 3, 200811:01 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–0Greg McIntyreSubmission (triangle choke) WEC 35: Condit vs. Miura August 3, 200833:21Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–0Dustin PhillipsSubmission (guillotine choke)Extreme Fighting LeagueMarch 15, 200812:06Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win5–0Tim EstesSubmission (triangle choke)Extreme Fighting LeagueJanuary 25, 200820:51 Miami, Oklahoma, United States
Win4–0Kenny GiddensKO (punch)EFL: Xtreme Fight NightNovember 10, 200711:07 Catoosa, Oklahoma, United States
Win3–0Ryan RobinsonTKOICS: Cage RageOctober 13, 200712:19Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win2–0Johnny FloresDecision (split) KOTC: Jawbreaker September 29, 20072N/A Oklahoma, United States
Win1–0Josh PulsiferSubmission (triangle choke)EFL: Battle at the Buffalo RunSeptember 8, 200720:44Oklahoma, United States

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References

  1. ↑ Hui, Ray (4 August 2010). "Full Cast Announced for TUF 12". MMAUniverse.com. Archived from the original on 29 January 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
  2. ↑ "St-Pierre, Koscheck relatively quiet as TUF 12 begins". TSN. 15 September 2010. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
  3. ↑ Coach Mike Budnik Archived 2011-12-19 at the Wayback Machine , Triton Fight Academy. Accessed June 28, 2011. "Mike was a pro skater for 11 years, played some low level pro golf, and now is fighting as a pro MMA fighter. He grew up in the north east, Brooklyn and Sparta, and still misses it to death."
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