// Workers AI · dad joke modeWho's Mike Budnik? A bud in ink.
| Mike Budnik | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 8, 1974 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 | 18 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 8 |
| 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
[edit]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
[edit]As of February 2018, Sherdog lists Budnik's professional record as 14 wins and 4 losses.[4]
| 18 matches | 14 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 8 | 2 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 14–4 | Jay Ellis | Submission (rear-naked choke) | XFO 62 - Xtreme Fighting Organization 62 | 17 February 2018 | 1 | 1:39 | Woodstock, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 13–4 | Jesse Chaffin | TKO (punches) | CMMA - Combat MMA | 17 August 2013 | 2 | 2:23 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 12–4 | Brandon Adamson | Submission (guillotine choke) | XFO 44 - Xtreme Fighting Organization 44 | 16 June 2012 | 1 | 4:30 | Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 11–4 | Jonny Carson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | XFL - XFN 2: Harris vs. Head | 25 February 2011 | 3 | 1:15 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 10–4 | Mario Stapel | Decision (split) | C3 Fights - Knockout-Rockout Weekend 5 | 4 September 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Concho, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 9–4 | Anthony Macias | Submission (choke) | C3 Fights - Knockout-Rockout Weekend 4 | 17 July 2010 | 2 | 1:30 | Clinton, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 8–4 | Rich Clementi | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 5150 Combat League / Xtreme Fighting League - New Year's Revolution | 16 January 2010 | 5 | 2:10 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Ryan Bixler | Decision (split) | C3 Fights - Slammin Jammin Weekend 1 | 18 September 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 7–3 | Rafael Dias | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 40 - Torres vs. Mizugaki | 5 April 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 7–2 | John Franchi | Decision (split) | WEC 39 - Brown vs. Garcia | 1 March 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 7–1 | Shane Roller | Submission (guillotine choke) | WEC 37 - Torres vs. Tapia | 3 December 2008 | 1 | 1:01 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Greg McIntyre | Submission (triangle choke) | WEC 35 - World Extreme Cagefighting 35 | 3 August 2008 | 3 | 3:21 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Dustin Phillips | Submission (guillotine choke) | XFL - Xtreme Fighting League | 15 March 2008 | 1 | 2:06 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Tim Estes | Submission (triangle choke) | XFL - Xtreme Fighting League | 25 January 2008 | 2 | 0:51 | Miami, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Kenny Giddens | KO (punch) | XFL - Xtreme Fight Night | 10 November 2007 | 1 | 1:07 | Catoosa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Ryan Robinson | TKO | ICS - Cage Rage | 13 October 2007 | 1 | 2:19 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Johnny Flores | Decision (split) | KOTC - Jawbreaker | 29 September 2007 | 2 | Oklahoma, United States | ||
| Win | 1–0 | Josh Pulsifer | Technical Submission (triangle choke) | XFL - Battle at the Buffalo Run | 8 September 2007 | 2 | 0:44 | Miami, Oklahoma, United States |
References
[edit]- ↑ Hui, Ray (4 August 2010). "Full Cast Announced for TUF 12". MMAUniverse.com. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "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."
- ↑ "Mike Budnik MMA Stats". Sherdog. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
