American mixed martial arts fighter
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
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 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
^ "Dave Vitkay - MMA Fighter" (PDF) . Retrieved 2024-07-01 .
^ "Kelvin Tiller vs. Dave Vitkay" . tapology.com.
^ MMAjunkie Staff (March 22, 2013). "Bellator 93 results: Jansen decisions Held, books title fight with Chandler" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved September 29, 2014 .
^ 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 .
^ "Dave Vitkay vs. Tyson Jefferies" . sherdog.com. September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2014 .
^ Mike Bohn (April 11, 2014). "Bellator 116 results: Blagoi Ivanov, Alexander Volkov reach heavyweight final" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved September 29, 2014 .