Mike Budnik

Mike Budnik
Mike Budnik
Born	August 8, 1974 (age 50); Brooklyn, New York, United States
Other names	Wildfire
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight	155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division	Lightweight
Fighting out of	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Team	Spartan Academy
Years active	2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	15
Wins	11
By knockout	2
By submission	6
By decision	3
Losses	4
By submission	2
By decision	2
Draws	0
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.

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 matches	14 wins	4 losses
By knockout	3	0
By submission	7	2
By decision	4	2


Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location
Win	14–4	Jesse Chaffin	TKO (punches)	CMMA: Combat MMA	August 17, 2013	2	2:30	Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win	13–4	Brandon Adamson	Submission (guillotine choke)	XFO 44: Xtreme Fighting Organization 44	June 16, 2012	1	4:30	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win	12–4	Jonny Carson	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Xtreme Fight Night 2: Harris vs. Head	February 25, 2011	3	1:15	Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win	11–4	William Black	Decision	C3 Fights: Knockout-Rockout Weekend 6	November 9, 2010	3	5:00	Concho, Oklahoma, United States
Win	10–4	Mario Stapel	Decision	C3 Fights: Knockout-Rockout Weekend 5	September 4, 2010	3	5:00	Concho, Oklahoma, United States
Win	9–4	Anthony Macias	Submission (arm-triangle choke)	C3 Fights: Knockout-Rockout Weekend 4	July 17, 2010	2	1:30	Clinton, Oklahoma, United States
Loss	8–4	Rich Clementi	Submission (rear-naked choke)	5150 Combat League/XFL: New Year's Revolution	January 16, 2010	5	2:10	Bixby, Oklahoma, United States
Win	8–3	Ryan Bixler	Decision (split)	C3: Slammin Jammin Weekend 1	September 18, 2009	3	3:00	Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Loss	7–3	Rafael Dias	Decision (unanimous)	WEC 40	April 5, 2009	3	5:00	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss	7–2	John Franchi	Decision (split)	WEC 39	March 1, 2009	3	5:00	Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Loss	7–1	Shane Roller	Submission (guillotine choke)	WEC 37: Torres vs. Tapia	December 3, 2008	1	1:01	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	7–0	Greg McIntyre	Submission (triangle choke)	WEC 35: Condit vs. Miura	August 3, 2008	3	3:21	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	6–0	Dustin Phillips	Submission (guillotine choke)	Extreme Fighting League	March 15, 2008	1	2:06	Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win	5–0	Tim Estes	Submission (triangle choke)	Extreme Fighting League	January 25, 2008	2	0:51	Miami, Oklahoma, United States
Win	4–0	Kenny Giddens	KO (punch)	EFL: Xtreme Fight Night	November 10, 2007	1	1:07	Catoosa, Oklahoma, United States
Win	3–0	Ryan Robinson	TKO	ICS: Cage Rage	October 13, 2007	1	2:19	Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win	2–0	Johnny Flores	Decision (split)	KOTC: Jawbreaker	September 29, 2007	2	N/A	Oklahoma, United States
Win	1–0	Josh Pulsifer	Submission (triangle choke)	EFL: Battle at the Buffalo Run	September 8, 2007	2	0:44	Oklahoma, United States

References

^ 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.
^ "St-Pierre, Koscheck relatively quiet as TUF 12 begins". TSN. 15 September 2010. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
^ 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."

External links

Professional MMA record for Mike Budnik from Sherdog

[Hui-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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