Background
Vitale was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and is a native of Waipahu, Hawaii.
Vitale was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and is a native of Waipahu, Hawaii.
He graduated from Waipahu High School and was a star defensive back in football, going on to play for the University of Hawaii.
He competes in the Middleweight division and has fought in the UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce, the IFL, and King of the Cage. He is of mixed Samoan, Chinese, German, and Portuguese descent. Early career
He compiled a career record of 13-2 with only one fight outside of his Hawaii (his King of the Cage debut in California) before making his UFC debut.
UFC
Two fights later, the two would have a rematch at UFC 45, which would result in a loss for Vitale after he submitted due to strikes.
Post-UFC
Two fights later, Vitale defeated future UFC veteran Yushin Okami via split decision. Vitale had a five-fight winning streak before losing three consecutive fights to Robbie Lawler, Jason "Mayhem" Miller, and then lost in the rematch with Lawler.
Strikeforce
Three fights after his loss to Horn, Vitale made his Strikeforce debut, winning after his opponent submitted due to strikes. In his next fight under the Strikeforce banner, Vitale lost to Trevor Prangley via referee decision.
Three fights later, Vitale returned in a bout against Frank Trigg which he lost via unanimous decision.
Bellator
On January 28, 2011, Vitale signed a long-term deal with Bellator. King of the Cage
Vitale would return over a year later against Elmer Waterhen at KOTC - Ali"is on July 14, 2012.