Some key events in Dylan Budka’s life that led him to become a professional MMA fighter include:
Early Passion for Combat Sports
Budka’s journey into mixed martial arts began at a young age, fueled by a deep passion for combat sports and a desire to test his skills in the competitive arena.
Amateur Fighting Career
Budka had an extensive amateur fighting career, competing in 18 amateur fights in just one year to force his way into the professional ranks.
Move to Las Vegas
Budka, a native of Dundalk, made the move to Las Vegas to pursue his MMA dreams and train with top-level coaches and training partners.
Signing with the UFC
After an impressive run in regional promotions, Budka earned a contract with the UFC, making his highly anticipated debut in 2022.
Relationship with Holly Hill Media
Budka struck up a relationship with Drake Jiminez and Holly Hill Media, who now represent the MMA fighter and work to make his life easier as he focuses on his career. These key events, combined with Budka’s natural talent, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence, have all contributed to his journey from an amateur fighter to a professional in the UFC.
Dylan Budka (7-2)
Last Fight: Defeated Chad Hanekom via Unanimous Decision on Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2023.
Budka is making his UFC debut on a 2-fight winning streak. He has 3 wins by stoppage with 2 wins by submission and 1 win by KO/TKO. Lone KO/TKO win… pic.twitter.com/voZyLM6vQy
— Purg_Sports (@Joey_Purg) April 6, 2024
| Year | Event | Opponent | Result | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Regional Fight Night | Alex Thompson | Win | Submission | 2 | 3:45 |
| 2019 | Midwest MMA Showdown | Ryan Miller | Win | TKO | 1 | 2:30 |
| 2020 | Cage Warriors | Jake Roberts | Loss | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| 2022 | UFC Debut | César Almeida | Loss | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| 2022 | Elite MMA Championship | Mike Johnson | Win | TKO | 2 | 3:20 |
| 2023 | Global Fight League | John Smith | Win | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
