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

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. Budnik has been a resident of

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.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."

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

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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

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. Budnik lost via

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in the first round. Budnik competed in a notable fight against

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veteran

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, which he lost due to rear naked choke in the 5th round. Budnik has made it on

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. Budnik was eliminated on the first episode of The Ultimate Fighter by

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by 1st-round TKO due to a liver shot and punches. Budnik fought again on July 17, 2010 against UFC Vet

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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

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Budnik, Mike 1974 births Living people Sportspeople from Brooklyn People from Sparta, New Jersey American male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists from New York (state) Lightweight mixed martial artists Aggressive inline skaters