David Zawada


David Zawada is a German mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2010, he has formerly competed for Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki, and Respect FC where he is the former Welterweight Champion.

Background

Zawada trains at UFD Gym in Düsseldorf where he trains alongside KSW champion Roberto Soldić, Erko Jun, Antun Racic and his brother, Martin Zawada.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Zawada participated in various regional MMA promotions, notable in KSW primarily in the Europe. He was the formal welterweight Respect Fighting Championship and Shooto Kings champion. He amassed a record of 16–3 prior signed by Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Zawada made his UFC debut on 22 July 2018, against Danny Roberts, replacing injured Alan Jouban at. He lost the fight via split decision. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.
His next faced Li Jingliang on November 24, 2018, replacing Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos at. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.
Zawada faced Abubakar Nurmagomedov on November 9, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 21. He won the fight via a submission in round one. This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.
Zawada was scheduled to face Anthony Rocco Martin on April 25, 2020. However, on April 9, the promotion indicated that the pairing was scrapped due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Zawada older brother, Martin Zawada is also a MMA fighter for the Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki promotion.

Mixed martial arts record