
Tank Abbott
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.
Acting (25 movies)

Strikeforce: Tank vs Buentello
2006

UFC 6: Clash Of The Titans
1995

UFC 11: The Proving Ground
1996

UFC 13: The Ultimate Force
1997

UFC 15: Collision Course
1997

UFC 41: Onslaught
2003

UFC 43: Meltdown
2003

UFC 45: Revolution
2003

UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
1997

UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil
1998

UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
1995

UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2
1996

Pride Final Conflict 2005
2005

EliteXC: Street Certified
2008

WCW Souled Out 2000
2000

WCW SuperBrawl 2000
2000

WCW The Great American Bash 2000
2000

UFC 17: Redemption
1998

WCW New Blood Rising
2000

UFC Ultimate Knockouts
2003

UFC Hits: Volume 1
2000

WCW Uncensored 2000
2000

GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII
2025

UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
1995

UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
1995
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