Tank Abbott
Acting
Born: 1965-04-26 in Huntington Beach, California, USA
Biography
David Lee "Tank" Abbott (born April 26, 1965) is an American retired mixed martial arts fighter, professional wrestler, and author. He currently hosts his own podcast series titled "The Proving Ground with Tank Abbott." Abbott is perhaps best known for being an icon in the early stages of mixed martial arts and the UFC, but has also competed in the PRIDE Fighting Championships, Strikeforce, EliteXC, and Cage Rage. His fighting style, which he developed brawling in the bars and streets of Huntington Beach, California, was described by his future manager Dave Thomas as "Pit Fighting". Abbott was the first fighter to regularly wear what would be known as traditional MMA gloves in the UFC. He also authored a novel titled Bar Brawler.
Known For
WCW Monday Nitro
WCW Uncensored 2000
Tank Abbott (Appearance)
UFC 43: Meltdown
Self
UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
Self
WCW SuperBrawl 2000
Tank Abbott
UFC Ultimate Knockouts
Himself
UFC Hits: Volume 1
Self
WCW Souled Out 2000
Tank Abbott
UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
UFC 13: The Ultimate Force
Self
WCW New Blood Rising
Tank Abbott (Ringside)
Pride Final Conflict 2005
Self
WCW The Great American Bash 2000
Himself
UFC 17: Redemption
Self
GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII
Tank Abbott
UFC 6: Clash Of The Titans
Self
UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2
Self
UFC 45: Revolution
Self
UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil
Self
UFC 41: Onslaught
Self
UFC 11: The Proving Ground
Self
UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
UFC 15: Collision Course
Self
UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
Self
EliteXC: Street Certified
Self
Strikeforce: Tank vs Buentello
Self