Well, folks, let me tell ya, there was a real good fight not too long ago. It was between two tough fellas, Dylan Budka and Chad Hanekom. Now, I ain’t much for all them fancy terms they use in the fight world, but I can tell ya that this fight sure got a lot of folks talkin’. It happened during the Dana White’s Contender Series, which is somethin’ like a big ol’ tryout for folks wantin’ to get into the UFC. The fight was on the 5th of September, 2023, and it was a middleweight battle. I reckon that means they ain’t too light, but they ain’t too heavy neither. Just the right size for throwin’ some punches!
Now, this fella Dylan Budka, he’s from the United States. He came into the fight with a lotta folks rootin’ for him. And Chad Hanekom, well, he’s from South Africa, and he ain’t no stranger to a good scrap neither. This here fight took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. That’s a big ol’ place, real fancy-like, but we’re here to talk about the action in the ring, not the lights and the glam.
The fight itself? Well, it went all the way to the judges. They scored it unanimous, meaning all three of them agreed that Dylan Budka was the winner. They scored it 29-28 on all three cards. Now, that don’t mean it was a walk in the park for Budka. Nah, sir. It was a hard-fought battle, but in the end, Budka showed he had the upper hand. He was able to take Chad down, and that sure helped him rack up them points.
Chad Hanekom, he fought hard, too. The man’s got a good reach, standin’ at 6 foot 4 inches tall. That’s a good bit of height for someone in the middleweight class. He’s also got some serious power in his punches, but sometimes, no matter how hard you swing, it ain’t enough to stop someone who’s quicker on their feet and more technical in their moves. That’s what Dylan Budka showed in this here fight. He didn’t just rely on power; he was smart with his movements, takin’ Chad down a few times and not lettin’ up.
Now, I know folks like to look at records and all that, but when it comes down to it, it’s about who’s ready on the day of the fight. Chad Hanekom came into the match with a record of 9 wins and 3 losses. Dylan Budka, on the other hand, had been on a roll, and after this win, his record just keeps lookin’ better. He’s a real tough cookie, and he showed that with this win.
Let’s talk about the judges again. See, sometimes when a fight goes to the judges, folks start complainin’ about the decision, but this one seemed to be pretty clear. They all gave it to Budka. 29-28, 29-28, 29-28. That means they all thought Budka did enough to win every single round. Now, I reckon that’s somethin’ to be proud of.
Folks say that Budka’s a real up-and-comer in the fight game. He’s been around a little while, but this victory over Hanekom might just be the one that pushes him closer to big things. He’s got good technique, and that can take a fighter a long way. He’s also showed he’s got the grit to go the full three rounds and still come out on top.
As for Chad Hanekom, well, it ain’t the end of the road for him. Sure, he lost this one, but the man’s got skill, and he’s young. There’s plenty of time for him to learn from this fight and come back stronger. Just ’cause you lose one fight don’t mean you ain’t got it in ya to win the next one. He’ll be back, I’m sure of it.
To wrap it up, this was a real exciting fight to watch. It was a back-and-forth battle, and while Dylan Budka walked away with the win, you can bet Chad Hanekom ain’t done just yet. Both these fellas got heart, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see ‘em both go far in the fightin’ world. So, keep an eye out, folks. There’s more to come from these two, that’s for sure.
Tags：[Dylan Budka, Chad Hanekom, UFC, Contender Series, MMA, Fight Analysis, Middleweight Fight, UFC APEX, Dana White, Unanimous Decision, Combat Sports]
