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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)
DivisionMiddleweight
Welterweight
Reach75.0 in (191 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofAtlanta, 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.

Background

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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

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Early career

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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

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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

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Professional record breakdown
32 matches 18 wins 13 losses
By knockout 4 9
By submission 10 2
By decision 4 2
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 18–13–1 Jeremie Holloway TKO (punches) LFA 8: Hamilton vs. Bazzi April 7, 2017 1 2:55 Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Win 18–12–1 Jared Gooden Decision (unanimous) NFC 86 August 27, 2016 3 2:44 Atlanta, Georgia, United States Won NFC Welterweight Championship.
Win 17–12–1 Cody Wilson Decision (unanimous) Legacy FC 53 April 8, 2016 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 16–12–1 Wesley Barnes TKO (injury) Legacy FC 47 October 16, 2015 2 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States Welterweight debut.
Win 15–12–1 Tommy Jones Submission (straight armbar) Legacy FC 40 March 20, 2015 3 2:44 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win 14–12–1 Keith Berry Decision (unanimous) Bellator 116 April 11, 2014 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States
Win 13–12–1 Tyson Jeffries Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 101 September 27, 2013 3 3:07 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win 12–12–1 Jesse Peterson Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 93 March 21, 2013 1 0:18 Lewiston, Maine, United States
Win 11–12–1 Adam Dehart Submission (guillotine choke) Wild Bill's Fight Night 48 July 28, 2012 2 4:24 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Loss 10–12–1 Brett Chism KO (punches) Wild Bill's Fight Night 44 March 9, 2012 1 3:58 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Loss 10–11–1 Kendrick Miree KO (punch) K.O. Kings: King of the Ring 5 December 10, 2011 1 3:22 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 10–10–1 Roger Carroll Decision (unanimous) Sportfight X: Atlanta July 23, 2011 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Draw 9–10–1 Warren Thompson Draw BFN 7: Showdown at Center Stage August 21, 2010 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 9–10 Warren Thompson Submission (rear-naked choke) SportFight X 1: Beatdown March 26, 2010 2 3:38 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss 8–10 Brett Chism KO (punches) Wild Bill's Fight Night 22 September 12, 2009 1 3:18 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Loss 8–9 Jesse Forbes TKO (punches) Wild Bill's Fight Night 19 April 17, 2009 1 2:05 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win 8–8 Todd Carney Submission (guillotine choke) Wild Bill's Fight Night 17 November 8, 2008 2 0:37 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 7–8 Steve Sawyer Submission (guillotine choke) Wild Bill's Fight Night 16 September 19, 2008 1 0:30 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Loss 6–8 Scott Harper Decision (split) ISCF: Return of the Kings September 28, 2007 3 5:00 N/A
Loss 6–7 James Damien Stelly TKO Xtreme Freestyle Fighting 3 October 14, 2006 1 N/A Columbus, Georgia, United States
Win 6–6 Todd Seyler TKO (doctor stoppage) H2H: Hand 2 Hand Combat June 17, 2005 1 N/A Canton, Ohio, United States
Loss 5–6 Ron Fields TKO (punches) Freestyle Fighting Championships 12 September 24, 2004 2 N/A Indiana, United States
Loss 5–5 Michael Patt Submission (armbar) Freestyle Fighting Championships 10 July 24, 2004 1 3:14 Tunica, Mississippi, United States
Win 5–4 Jason Braswell Submission (guillotine choke) Freestyle Fighting Championships 10 July 24, 2004 1 0:25 Tunica, Mississippi, United States
Win 4–4 Leo Sylvest Submission (rib injury) Freestyle Fighting Championships 10 July 24, 2004 2 1;11 Tunica, Mississippi, United States
Loss 3–4 Lance Everson Decision (unanimous) CZ 7: Gravel Pit July 10, 2004 2 5:00 Revere, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 3–3 Hector Ramirez TKO (punches) GC 26: FightFest 1 June 2, 2004 1 1:38 California, United States
Loss 3–2 Joe Riggs KO (punches) ICC: Trials 2 April 30, 2004 1 N/A Minnesota, United States
Win 3–1 George Crawford Submission (guillotine choke) Dangerzone 26: Professional Level Cage Fighting April 10, 2004 1 4:39 Osceola, Iowa, United States
Win 2–1 Tyrone Roberts KO (punches) Dangerzone 26: Professional Level Cage Fighting April 10, 2004 1 4:05 Osceola, Iowa, United States
Win 1–1 Doug Sauer TKO (punches) ROF 9: Eruption August 9, 2003 2 N/A Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States
Loss 0–1 Mike Mackenzie Submission (rear-naked choke) TFC 6: Fightzone 6 December 13, 2002 2 N/A Toledo, Ohio, United States

References

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  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.