Mike Budnik

Mike Budnik
Born August 8, 1974 (1974-08-08) (age 37)
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
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing
Fighting out of Chicago, Illinois, United States
Team Spartan Academy
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

Michael Allan Budnik (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 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.

Mixed martial arts record

Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 11-4 Jonny Carson Submission (rear-naked choke) Xtreme Fight Night 2 Harris vs Head 02011-02-25 February 25, 2011 3 1:15 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win 10-4 Mario Stapel Decision (split) C3 Fights - Knockout-Rockout Weekend 5 02010-09-04 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 02010-07-17 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 02010-01-16 January 16, 2010 5 2:10 Bixby, Oklahoma, United States
Win 8-3 Ryan Bixler Decision (split) C3 - Slammin Jammin Weekend 1 02009-09-18 September 18, 2009 3 3:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 7-3 Rafael Dias Decision (unanimous) WEC 40 02009-04-05 April 5, 2009 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss 7-2 John Franchi Decision (split) WEC 39 02009-03-01 March 1, 2009 3 5:00 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Loss 7-1 Shane Roller Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 37 02008-12-03 December 3, 2008 1 1:01 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7-0 Greg McIntyre Submission (triangle choke) WEC 35 02008-08-03 August 3, 2008 3 3:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 6-0 Dustin Phillips Submission (guillotine choke) EFL - Extreme Fighting League 02008-03-15 March 15, 2008 1 2:06 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win 5-0 Tim Estes Submission (triangle choke) EFL - Extreme Fighting League 02008-01-25 January 25, 2008 2 0:51 Miami, Oklahoma, United States
Win 4-0 Kenny Giddens KO EFL - Xtreme Fight Night 02007-11-10 November 10, 2007 1 1:07 Catoosa, Oklahoma, United States
Win 3-0 Ryan Robinson TKO ICS - Cage Rage 02007-10-13 October 13, 2007 1 2:19 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win 2-0 Johnny Flores Decision (split) KOTC - Jawbreaker 02007-09-29 September 29, 2007 2 N/A Oklahoma, United States
Win 1-0 Josh Pulsifer Submission (triangle choke) EFL - Battle at the Buffalo Run 02007-09-08 September 8, 2007 2 0:44 Oklahoma, United States

References

  1. ^ Hui, Ray (4 August 2010). "Full Cast Announced for TUF 12". MMAUniverse.com. http://www.mmauniverse.com/news/SS5461. Retrieved 10 May 2011. 
  2. ^ "St-Pierre, Koscheck relatively quiet as TUF 12 begins". TSN. 15 September 2010. http://www.tsn.ca/mma/story/?id=333949. Retrieved 10 May 2011. 
  3. ^ Coach Mike Budnik, 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."