Dave Vitkay

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Dave Vitkay
Born (1980-05-22) May 22, 1980 (age 44)
Lincoln Park, Michigan, United States
Other namesThe A-Town Ogre
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach75.0 in (191 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Atlanta, Georgia, United States
TeamKnuckle Up Fitness
Years active2002–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total32
Wins18
By knockout4
By submission10
By decision4
Losses13
By knockout9
By submission2
By decision2
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Dave Vitkay (born May 22, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2002, he has formerly competed for Bellator MMA.

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Background

Born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, Vitkay competed in ice hockey and baseball growing up. He began training in martial arts and MMA upon moving to Atlanta, Georgia, where he also works as a trainer.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Vitkay began training in mixed martial arts at the age of 20 and made his professional debut in 2002. [1] Vitkay compiled an overall record of 11-12-1 before being signed by Bellator.

Bellator MMA

Vitkay was expected to make his Bellator debut on February 7, 2013 against then-undefeated Kelvin Tiller at Bellator 88. However, Tiller failed to make weight and the fight was subsequently cancelled. [2]

Vitkay made his Bellator debut on March 21, 2013 at Bellator 93 against Jesse Peterson. Vitkay won the fight via technical submission due to a guillotine choke, just 18 seconds into the first round. [3]

Vitkay was then expected to face Brennan Ward at Bellator 98 on September 7, 2013. However, Vitkay was removed from the event after Ward was called to replace Andreas Spång against Justin Torrey in the quarterfinals of the Bellator season nine middleweight tournament at the same event. [4]

Vitkay faced Tyson Jeffries at Bellator 101 on September 27, 2013. Vitkay won via third-round rear-naked choke submission. [5]

In his next appearance, Vitkay faced Keith Berry at Bellator 116 on April 11, 2014. Vitkay won via unanimous decision. [6]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
32 matches18 wins13 losses
By knockout49
By submission102
By decision42
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss18–13–1Jeremie HollowayTKO (punches)LFA 8: Hamilton vs. BazziApril 7, 201712:55 Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Win18–12–1 Jared Gooden Decision (unanimous)NFC 86August 27, 201632:44 Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesWon NFC Welterweight Championship.
Win17–12–1Cody WilsonDecision (unanimous)Legacy FC 53April 8, 201635:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win16–12–1Wesley BarnesTKO (injury)Legacy FC 47October 16, 201525:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States Welterweight debut.
Win15–12–1Tommy JonesSubmission (straight armbar)Legacy FC 40March 20, 201532:44 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win14–12–1 Keith Berry Decision (unanimous) Bellator 116 April 11, 201435:00 Temecula, California, United States
Win13–12–1Tyson JeffriesSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 101 September 27, 201333:07 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win12–12–1Jesse PetersonTechnical Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 93 March 21, 201310:18 Lewiston, Maine, United States
Win11–12–1Adam DehartSubmission (guillotine choke)Wild Bill's Fight Night 48July 28, 201224:24 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Loss10–12–1Brett ChismKO (punches)Wild Bill's Fight Night 44March 9, 201213:58 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Loss10–11–1Kendrick MireeKO (punch)K.O. Kings: King of the Ring 5December 10, 201113:22 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win10–10–1Roger CarrollDecision (unanimous)Sportfight X: AtlantaJuly 23, 201135:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Draw9–10–1Warren ThompsonDrawBFN 7: Showdown at Center StageAugust 21, 201035:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win9–10Warren ThompsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)SportFight X 1: BeatdownMarch 26, 201023:38 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss8–10Brett ChismKO (punches)Wild Bill's Fight Night 22September 12, 200913:18 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Loss8–9 Jesse Forbes TKO (punches)Wild Bill's Fight Night 19April 17, 200912:05 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win8–8Todd CarneySubmission (guillotine choke)Wild Bill's Fight Night 17November 8, 200820:37 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win7–8Steve SawyerSubmission (guillotine choke)Wild Bill's Fight Night 16September 19, 200810:30 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Loss6–8Scott HarperDecision (split)ISCF: Return of the KingsSeptember 28, 200735:00N/A
Loss6–7James Damien StellyTKOXtreme Freestyle Fighting 3October 14, 20061N/A Columbus, Georgia, United States
Win6–6Todd SeylerTKO (doctor stoppage)H2H: Hand 2 Hand CombatJune 17, 20051N/A Canton, Ohio, United States
Loss5–6Ron FieldsTKO (punches)Freestyle Fighting Championships 12September 24, 20042N/A Indiana, United States
Loss5–5Michael PattSubmission (armbar)Freestyle Fighting Championships 10July 24, 200413:14 Tunica, Mississippi, United States
Win5–4Jason BraswellSubmission (guillotine choke)Freestyle Fighting Championships 10July 24, 200410:25 Tunica, Mississippi, United States
Win4–4Leo SylvestSubmission (rib injury)Freestyle Fighting Championships 10July 24, 200421;11 Tunica, Mississippi, United States
Loss3–4Lance EversonDecision (unanimous)CZ 7: Gravel PitJuly 10, 200425:00 Revere, Massachusetts, United States
Loss3–3 Hector Ramirez TKO (punches)GC 26: FightFest 1June 2, 200411:38 California, United States
Loss3–2 Joe Riggs KO (punches)ICC: Trials 2April 30, 20041N/A Minnesota, United States
Win3–1George CrawfordSubmission (guillotine choke)Dangerzone 26: Professional Level Cage FightingApril 10, 200414:39 Osceola, Iowa, United States
Win2–1Tyrone RobertsKO (punches)Dangerzone 26: Professional Level Cage FightingApril 10, 200414:05 Osceola, Iowa, United States
Win1–1Doug SauerTKO (punches)ROF 9: EruptionAugust 9, 20032N/A Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States
Loss0–1Mike MackenzieSubmission (rear-naked choke)TFC 6: Fightzone 6December 13, 20022N/A Toledo, Ohio, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "Dave Vitkay - MMA Fighter" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  2. ↑ "Kelvin Tiller vs. Dave Vitkay". tapology.com.
  3. ↑ MMAjunkie Staff (March 22, 2013). "Bellator 93 results: Jansen decisions Held, books title fight with Chandler". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  4. ↑ MMAjunkie.com staff (September 6, 2013). "Andreas Spang ruled out of Bellator 98, Justin Torrey meets Brennan Ward". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Dave Vitkay vs. Tyson Jefferies". sherdog.com. September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  6. ↑ Mike Bohn (April 11, 2014). "Bellator 116 results: Blagoi Ivanov, Alexander Volkov reach heavyweight final". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
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