David Kaplan, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 3-4-0, primarily in the Lightweight division at 155 lbs. Throughout his career, he demonstrated an orthodox stance and averaged 2.88 significant strikes per minute, showcasing a striking accuracy of 46%. However, he also absorbed a considerable number of strikes, with an average of 4.32 strikes per minute, indicating a solid strike defense of 67%. Kaplan's UFC career saw him compete twice, but unfortunately, he was unable to secure a victory, ending his tenure with a record of 0-2-0. His takedown attempts were frequent, averaging 4.88 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 43%. He attempted an average of 0.7 submissions per fight. In his most recent fights, Kaplan faced Junie Browning on December 13, 2008, where he suffered a submission loss via armbar. His last UFC bout was against George Roop on May 23, 2009, which ended in a split decision defeat. These results marked the end of Kaplan's competitive career in the UFC, as no further fights are listed in his recent history.