Fighter

David Kaplan

"Diamond"

3-4-0★ 1bonus United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 4-0

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David Kaplan holds a professional MMA record of 3-4-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 9 bouts on record. David Kaplan has won 4 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, David Kaplan lands 2.88 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 4.88 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 23, 2009. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'7"170 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1979-11-16
Age: 46
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 3-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.88per min

46% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.32per min

67% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed4.88per 15 min

43% success

Takedowns stuffed0%

Submission attempts0.7per 15 min

Bonus résumé

David Kaplan has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ FOTN ×1

★ FOTNvs Junie Browning · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir FinaleDec 13, 2008

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what David Kaplan earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Dominique Robinson
Tachi Palace Fights· Jul 9, 2010· 3-3 vs 4-3-1
TKO
LOSS
vs George Roop
UFCUFC 98: EVANS vs MACHIDA· May 23, 2009· Lightweight· 3-2 vs 8-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Junie Browning
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale· Dec 13, 2008· Lightweight· 3-1 vs 2-0
SUB
R2 · 1:32
FOTN
LOSS
vs Phillipe Nover
The Ultimate Fighter Season 8· Jun 13, 2008· Lightweight· 4-1
SUB
R1 · 1:06
WIN
vs Fernando Bernstein
The Ultimate Fighter Season 8· May 21, 2008· Lightweight· 3-1
SUB
R1 · 2:20
LOSS
vs Cristiano Marcello
Sao Paulo Regional· Nov 30, 2006· 3-0 vs 6-2
SUB
WIN
vs Rich Swawola
Sportfighting 3· Apr 22, 2006· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 2:42
WIN
vs Steve Headden
Georgia Regional· Sep 17, 2005· 1-0 vs 7-2
TKO
WIN
vs Xander Nel
Nordin Ben Sallah Memorial 2005· May 21, 2005· Middleweight· 0-0 vs 1-5
SUB
R1 · 0:42

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1454▼22
Peak: 1606Apr 22, 2006
Rated fights: 10

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Frequently asked questions

When does David Kaplan fight next?

David Kaplan has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is David Kaplan's record?

David Kaplan's professional MMA record is 3-4-0.

Who is David Kaplan fighting next?

David Kaplan's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did David Kaplan fight last?

David Kaplan most recently fought George Roop at UFC 98: EVANS vs MACHIDA on Saturday, May 23, 2009, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does David Kaplan fight in?

David Kaplan fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does David Kaplan have?

David Kaplan has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has David Kaplan won?

David Kaplan has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is David Kaplan?

David Kaplan is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does David Kaplan weigh?

David Kaplan weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

How old is David Kaplan?

David Kaplan is 46 years old (born Nov 16, 1979).

Where is David Kaplan from?

David Kaplan is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY