Bart Vale vs. Mike Bitonio

Main Card | Tournament Championship | 265 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Oct 17, 1995

Modified Rules Bout

Against current-day standards, the rules for this bout would not qualify it to count towards a fighter's MMA record. At the time, however, it was considered to be within the boundaries of mixed martial arts or no holds barred fighting. For historical recordkeeping purposes, Tapology has "grandfathered" this bout and continues to classify it as an MMA contest for fighter record purposes.

W
Vale defeats Bitonio
L
Submission, Arm Triangle Choke 7:10 Round 1 of 1
vs.
Submission 7:10 R1
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Fighter Comparison

3-2-0

Climbed to 4-2
Pro
Record
0-0-0

Fell to 0-1

United States
Nation

United States
Miami
Florida
Fights out of
Los Angeles
California
38
+4 mos, 1 week, 6 days
Age at Fight 30
+10 mos, 1 week, 6 days
6'3"
(191cm)
Height
6'1"
(185cm)
N/A Gym N/A

Bout Information

Event Poster

WCC 1

Fight Details

  • Event: WCC 1: First Strike
  • Date: Tuesday 10.17.1995
  • Referee:
  • Venue:
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 4 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
  • Vale Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Bitonio Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: Tournament Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: N/A
  • Tournament: World Combat Championship
  • Tournament Round: Quarter-Finals
  • Event Links:

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