Dave Kaplan
Encyclopedia
David Michael Kaplan is an American
mixed martial artist
. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir
.
. During high school he was an all-state wrestler. Kaplan graduated from college with a degree in international studies and went to work as a recruiter for the Central Intelligence Agency
. He resigned from that job to become a professional mixed martial artist.
, he defeated Fernando Bernstein with a rear naked choke in the first round to guarantee himself a spot on the show. Kaplan was selected by Frank Mir to be on Team Mir. He lost a fight against Phillipe Nover
by rear naked choke in the first round, eliminating him from the tournament.
Kaplan lost his UFC debut against former Ultimate Fighter cast mate Junie Browning
at the TUF 8 Finale. At UFC 98
, Kaplan lost to George Roop
via split decision. After the loss, Kaplan was cut from the promotion.
|Loss
|3-4
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Dominique Robinson
| TKO (Elbows)
|Tachi Palace Fights 5: Stars & Strikes
|
|align="center"|3
|align="center"|0:57
|California
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|3-3
| George Roop
| Decision (Split)
| UFC 98
|
|align="center"|3
|align="center"|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|3-2
| Junie Browning
| Submission (Armbar)
| The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir
|
|align="center"|2
|align="center"|2:18
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|Fight of the Night Award
|-
|Loss
|3-1
|
Cristiano Marcello
| Submission (Triangle Choke)
| Fury FC 2: Final Combat
|
|align="center"|2
|align="center"|2:37
|Sao Paulo, Brazil
|
|-
|Win
|3-0
| Rich Swawola
| TKO (Knees and Punches)
| SF 3: Beatdown
|
|align="center"|1
|align="center"|2:42
|New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|2-0
| Steve Headden
| TKO
| BP: Pride and Glory
|
|align="center"|2
|align="center"|N/A
|Georgia
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|1-0
| Xander Nel
| Submission (Guillotine Choke)
| RINGS Holland: Fighting Nordin Memorial Fight Gala
|
|align="center"|1
|align="center"|0:42
|Holland
|
United States
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mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir is the eighth installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter, which went into production in late May 2008 and premiered on September 17, 2008 on Spike TV...
.
Background
David Kaplan was a wrestler at Woodbridge High School and at Old Dominion UniversityOld Dominion University
Old Dominion University is a state university located in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools...
. During high school he was an all-state wrestler. Kaplan graduated from college with a degree in international studies and went to work as a recruiter for the Central Intelligence Agency
Central Intelligence Agency
The Central Intelligence Agency is a civilian intelligence agency of the United States government. It is an executive agency and reports directly to the Director of National Intelligence, responsible for providing national security intelligence assessment to senior United States policymakers...
. He resigned from that job to become a professional mixed martial artist.
Mixed martial arts
As a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team MirThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir is the eighth installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter, which went into production in late May 2008 and premiered on September 17, 2008 on Spike TV...
, he defeated Fernando Bernstein with a rear naked choke in the first round to guarantee himself a spot on the show. Kaplan was selected by Frank Mir to be on Team Mir. He lost a fight against Phillipe Nover
Phillipe Nover
Phillipe J. Nover , is an American mixed martial artist. He is best known for making it to the finals of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir.-Mixed martial arts career:...
by rear naked choke in the first round, eliminating him from the tournament.
Kaplan lost his UFC debut against former Ultimate Fighter cast mate Junie Browning
Junie Browning
Junie Allen Browning is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir.-Biography:...
at the TUF 8 Finale. At UFC 98
UFC 98
UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 23, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
, Kaplan lost to George Roop
George Roop
George H. Roop is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir, winning his preliminary and first round fights...
via split decision. After the loss, Kaplan was cut from the promotion.
Other appearances
David Kaplan was a contestant on the Singing Bee, winning the show.Mixed martial arts record
|-|Loss
|3-4
|
Dominique RobinsonDominique Robinson
Dominique Robinson is an American mixed martial artist. He holds notable victories over UFC veterans John Gunderson and Dave Kaplan.-Mixed martial arts career:...
| TKO (Elbows)
|Tachi Palace Fights 5: Stars & Strikes
|
|align="center"|3
|align="center"|0:57
|California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Loss
|3-3
|
George RoopGeorge Roop
George H. Roop is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir, winning his preliminary and first round fights...
| Decision (Split)
| UFC 98
UFC 98
UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 23, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
|
|align="center"|3
|align="center"|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Loss
|3-2
|
Junie BrowningJunie Browning
Junie Allen Browning is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir.-Biography:...
| Submission (Armbar)
| The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir is the eighth installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter, which went into production in late May 2008 and premiered on September 17, 2008 on Spike TV...
|
|align="center"|2
|align="center"|2:18
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Fight of the Night Award
|-
|Loss
|3-1
|
Cristiano MarcelloCristiano Marcello
Cristiano Marcello is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and the Chute Boxe BJJ head coach, his most notable win is over The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir alumni Dave Kaplan. Cristiano has fought for PRIDE Fighting Championship...
| Submission (Triangle Choke)
| Fury FC 2: Final Combat
|
|align="center"|2
|align="center"|2:37
|Sao Paulo, Brazil
|
|-
|Win
|3-0
|
Rich Swawola| TKO (Knees and Punches)
| SF 3: Beatdown
|
|align="center"|1
|align="center"|2:42
|New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Win
|2-0
|
Steve Headden| TKO
| BP: Pride and Glory
|
|align="center"|2
|align="center"|N/A
|Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|1-0
| Xander Nel
| Submission (Guillotine Choke)
| RINGS Holland: Fighting Nordin Memorial Fight Gala
|
|align="center"|1
|align="center"|0:42
|Holland
|