Career
He competed in the first ten X-Games. Budnik has been a resident of Sparta Township, New Jersey. 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.
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. After recent wins over Scrap Pak fighter and Bellator and Strikeforce Vet Johnny Carson, Miletich fighter Brandon Adamson and winning the Combat Mobile Marketing Association 155 pounds title over rising Oklahoma star Jesse Chaffin, Budnik"s winning streak has reached 6 in a row.