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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII
Character:Tank Abbott
Release Date:17/04/2025
EliteXC: Street Certified
Character:Self
Release Date:15/02/2008
Strikeforce: Tank vs Buentello
Character:Self
Release Date:07/10/2006
Pride Final Conflict 2005
Character:Self
Release Date:28/08/2005
UFC 45: Revolution
Character:Self
Release Date:21/11/2003
UFC Ultimate Knockouts
Character:Himself
Release Date:11/08/2003
UFC 43: Meltdown
Character:Self
Release Date:06/06/2003
UFC 41: Onslaught
Character:Self
Release Date:28/02/2003
WCW New Blood Rising
Character:Tank Abbott (Ringside)
Release Date:13/08/2000
UFC Hits: Volume 1
Character:Self
Release Date:18/07/2000
WCW The Great American Bash 2000
Character:Himself
Release Date:11/06/2000
WCW Uncensored 2000
Character:Tank Abbott (Appearance)
Release Date:19/03/2000
WCW SuperBrawl 2000
Character:Tank Abbott
Release Date:20/02/2000
WCW Souled Out 2000
Character:Tank Abbott
Release Date:16/01/2000
UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil
Character:Self
Release Date:16/10/1998
UFC 17: Redemption
Character:Self
Release Date:15/05/1998
UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
Character:Self
Release Date:21/12/1997
UFC 15: Collision Course
Character:Self
Release Date:17/10/1997
UFC 13: The Ultimate Force
Character:Self
Release Date:30/05/1997
UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2
Character:Self
Release Date:07/12/1996
UFC 11: The Proving Ground
Character:Self
Release Date:20/09/1996
UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
Character:Self
Release Date:16/12/1995
UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
Character:
Release Date:16/12/1995
UFC 6: Clash Of The Titans
Character:Self
Release Date:14/07/1995
UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
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Release Date:14/07/1995
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