David Dvořák

David Dvořák (born June 5, 1992) is a Czech professional mixed martial artist. He competed in the Flyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background During his professional career in combat sports, he graduated in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in Sports Management from the University of Hradec Králové. In addition to his studies, he had to combine training with his job to earn a living and prepare for fights. For three years he worked as a construction engineer in highway construction and for five years he worked as a gravedigger, following his father's example. His past as a gravedigger is reflected in his nickname "Undertaker".

In his spare time, he enjoys recreational shooting, chess, gardening, and animals. He has had a positive relationship with the latter since childhood, having grown up on a farm surrounded by farm animals. He now keeps a domestic cat of the Sphynx breed. Before combat sports, he played competitive chess, in which he competed in the junior chess league until the age of seventeen.

Mixed martial arts career Early career He started with MMA in 2009 in Valetudo club in Hradec Králové. He had his first professional fight at the age of 18 in 2010, when he lost on points to Filip Mack. Dvořák would then compile a 17–3 record fighting across various Czech regional promotions. Now he trains in clubs TopAtlet and All Sports Academy. His main coaches are Patrik Kincl, Jan Maršálek and Lukáš Chotěnovský. Apart from domestic clubs, he has also gained experience abroad. He has attended training camps in London, Poland, and Thailand, where he spent six months training with clubs such as Team Quest, Phuket Top Team and Tiger Muay Thai.

XFN Dvořák made his debut with the Czech-based XFN at XFN 5 on October 21, 2017, when he was booked to face Miroslav Kubáň. He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.

Dvořák made three more appearances with XFN. Dvořák first faced Marco Manovali at XFN 8 on March 3, 2018. He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. Dvořák next faced Salambek Damaev at XFN 13 on November 10, 2018. He won the fight by a second-round submission. Dvořák faced Zaka Fatullazade at XFN 15 on December 27, 2018, in his fourth and final appearance with the promotion. He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout.

Dvořák faced Arsen Taigibov at Oktagon 13 on July 27, 2019. He won the fight by a second-round submission.

Ultimate Fighting Championship He signed a contract with the UFC in 2020, becoming the fourth Czech to achieve such a feat. He accepted the offer with only five weeks' notice before the UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira event in Brazil on March 14, 2020, where he replaced fighter Su Mudaerji. In his debut bout, he faced Bruno Gustavo da Silva, whom he defeated on points after three rounds.

At the UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley event held in Las Vegas on September 19, 2020, he faced Jordan Espinosa, who was ranked 13th in the flyweight rankings before the fight. Dvořák defeated his better-ranked opponent on points by unanimous decision, extending his unbeaten streak to 15 fights.

Dvořák was scheduled to face Raulian Paiva on May 22, 2021, at the UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt event. However, Paiva pulled out of the fight the day before the event due to ill effects related to his weight cut. He was replaced by promotional newcomer Juancamilo Ronderos. At the weigh-ins, Ronderos weighed in at 128.5 pounds, two and a half pounds over the division's non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20% of his purse, which went to Dvořák. Dvořák won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Dvořák faced Matheus Nicolau on March 26, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 33. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Dvořák faced Manel Kape on December 17, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 216. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Dvořák was scheduled to face Matt Schnell on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289. However, Schnell pulled out in late May due to injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Steve Erceg. In an upset, he lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Dvořák was scheduled to face Tatsuro Taira on October 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 230. However, the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons. On June 29, 2024, it was reported that Dvorak was removed from UFC roster.

Post-UFC career Dvořák faced Mikhail Sirbu on March 22, 2025, at the "Real Fight Arena 21 x ZHS". He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Return to the Oktagon MMA Dvořák faced Mohammed Walid on September 13, 2025, at Oktagon 75. He won the fight via knockout in round one.

Championships and accomplishments Gladiator Championship Fighting GCF Flyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Zhalgas Zhumagulov TKO (doctor stoppage) Oktagon 81

Prague, Czech Republic Win

Mohammed Walid KO (punches) Oktagon 75

Hanover, Germany Win

Mikhail Sirbu Decision (unanimous) Real Fight Arena 21 x ZHS

Sosnowiec, Poland Loss

Steve Erceg Decision (unanimous) UFC 289

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Loss

Manel Kape Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Matheus Nicolau Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Daukaus

Columbus, Ohio, United States Win

Juancamilo Ronderos Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jordan Espinosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Bruno Gustavo da Silva Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira

Brasília, Brazil Win

Arsen Taigibov Submission (rear-naked choke) Oktagon 13

Prague, Czech Republic Win

Igor Goncharov TKO (punches) Night of Warriors 15

Liberec, Czech Republic Win

Zaka Fatullazade TKO (punches) XFN 15

Prague, Czech Republic Win

Salambek Damaev Submission (rear-naked choke) XFN 13

Pardubice, Czech Republic Win

Marco Manovali TKO (punches and elbows) XFN 8

Pardubice, Czech Republic Win

Miroslav Kubáň TKO (punches) XFN 5

Pardubice, Czech Republic Win

Shely Santana Submission (rear-naked choke) Night of Masters 11

Prague, Czech Republic Win

Miroslav Kubáň TKO (doctor stoppage) Fight Nights Global 49

Banská Bystrica, Slovakia Win

Tomáš Žák TKO (punches) GCF 31

Brno, Czech Republic Win

Martin Fexa Submission (rear-naked choke) GCF 30

Prague, Czech Republic Win

Kamil Wójcik Submission (armbar) GCF 29

Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic Win

Petr Neumann TKO GCF Challenge: Eastern Best 3

Pardubice, Czech Republic Win

Ondrej Skalnik Submission (rear-naked choke) GCF 16

Pardubice, Czech Republic Loss

Filip Macek TKO (cut) GCF 12

Brno, Czech Republic Win

Artur Jevsejčik Decision (unanimous) GCF 9

Ostrava, Czech Republic Win

Michal Malata Submission (heel hook) Fighters Fight Night

Pardubice, Czech Republic Loss

Leszek Kulik Decision (unanimous) Heroes Gate 4

Prague, Czech Republic Win

Tomas Masojidek TKO (punches) GCF 3

Říčany, Czech Republic Win

Petr Neuman Decision (unanimous) GCF 1

Prague, Czech Republic Loss

Filip Macek Decision (unanimous) Nord Bohemia Ring

Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic Professional boxing record