Tank Abbott
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.
Acted in
EliteXC: Street Certified
2008
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Strikeforce: Tank vs Buentello
2006
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Pride Final Conflict 2005
2005
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UFC 45: Revolution
2003
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UFC Ultimate Knockouts
2003
as Himself
UFC 43: Meltdown
2003
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UFC 41: Onslaught
2003
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WCW New Blood Rising
2000
as Tank Abbott (Ringside)
UFC Hits: Volume 1
2000
as himself
WCW The Great American Bash 2000
2000
as Himself
WCW Uncensored 2000
2000
as Tank Abbott (Appearance)
WCW SuperBrawl 2000
2000
as Tank Abbott
WCW Souled Out 2000
2000
as Tank Abbott
UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil
1998
as Self
UFC 17: Redemption
1998
as Self
UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
1997
as Self
UFC 15: Collision Course
1997
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UFC 13: The Ultimate Force
1997
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UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2
1996
as Self
UFC 11: The Proving Ground
1996
as Self
UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
1995
as Self
WCW Monday Nitro
1995
UFC 6: Clash Of The Titans
1995
as Self