Name David Abbott
Nickname Tank
Association N/A
Weight Class Heavyweight (250 lbs.)
Height 6′ 0″ (183 cm)
Style Pit Fighting, Brawling
Birth Date April 26, 1965
Fighting Out Of Huntington Beach, California
Country USA
MMA Record 10 – 14 – 0
Wins 6 (T)KOs
3 Submissions
1 Decisions
Losses 6 (T)KOs
6 Submissions
2 Decisions
David Lee “Tank” Abbott is an American mixed martial artist. He has described his fighting style, which he developed brawling in the bars and streets of Huntington Beach, California, as “Pit Fighting.” In addition to his MMA career, Abbott wrestled professionally between 1999 and 2001 under the ring name Tank Abbott. He is best known for his appearances in early UFC events, where he first gained notoriety.
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Fight Record
Win Mike Bourke KO (Punches) Wargods/Ken Shamrock Productions: The Valentine’s Eve Massacre 2/13/2009 1 0:29
Loss Kevin Ferguson KO (Punches) EliteXC: Street Certified 2/16/2008 1 0:43
Loss Gary Turner TKO (Punches) CR 21: Judgement Day 4/21/2007 1 2:31
Loss Paul Buentello KO (Punch) Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello 10/07/2006 1 0:43
Loss Hidehiko Yoshida Submission (Single Wing Choke) PRIDE: Final Conflict 2005 8/28/2005 1 7:40
Win Wesley Correira KO (Punch) ROTR 7: Rumble on the Rock 7 5/07/2005 1 1:23
Loss Wesley Correira TKO (Cut) UFC 45: Revolution 11/21/2003 1 2:14
Loss Kimo Leopoldo Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) UFC 43: Meltdown 6/06/2003 1 1:59
Loss Frank Mir Submission (Toe Hold) UFC 41: Onslaught 2/28/2003 1 0:46
Loss Pedro Rizzo KO UFC Brazil: Ultimate Brazil 10/16/1998 1 8:07
Win Hugo Duarte TKO (Strikes) UFC 17: Redemption 5/15/1998 1 0:43
Win Yoji Anjo Decision UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan 1 12/21/1997 1 15:00
Loss Maurice Smith Submission (Strikes) UFC 15: Collision Course 10/17/1997 1 8:08 For UFC Heavyweight Championship
Loss Vitor Belfort TKO (Punches) UFC 13: The Ultimate Force 5/30/1997 1 0:52 UFC 13 Superfight
Loss Don Frye Submission (Rear Naked Choke) UU 96: Ultimate Ultimate 1996 12/07/1996 1 1:22 Ultimate Ultimate 96 Tournament Finals
Win Steve Nelmark KO UU 96: Ultimate Ultimate 1996 12/07/1996 1 1:03
Win Cal Worsham Submission (Strikes) UU 96: Ultimate Ultimate 1996 12/07/1996 1 2:51
Loss Scott Ferrozzo Decision UFC 11: The Proving Ground 9/20/1996 1 15:00
Win Sam Adkins Submission (Neck Crank) UFC 11: The Proving Ground 9/20/1996 1 2:06
Loss Dan Severn Decision (Unanimous) UU 95: Ultimate Ultimate 1995 12/16/1995 1 18:00
Win Steve Jennum Submission (Neck Crank) UU 95: Ultimate Ultimate 1995 12/16/1995 1 1:14
Loss Oleg Taktarov Submission (Rear Naked Choke) UFC 6: Clash of the Titans 7/14/1995 1 17:45 UFC 6 Tournament Finals
Win Paul Varelans TKO (Strikes) UFC 6: Clash of the Titans 7/14/1995 1 1:53
Win John Matua KO UFC 6: Clash of the Titans 7/14/1995 1 0:20
