Tank Abbott
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 26, 1965 (age 61)
- Birthplace
- 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
Filmography
GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII
Movie · as Tank Abbott
EliteXC: Street Certified
Movie · as Self
Strikeforce: Tank vs Buentello
Movie · as Self
Pride Final Conflict 2005
Movie · as Self
UFC 41: Onslaught
Movie · as Self
UFC 43: Meltdown
Movie · as Self
UFC 45: Revolution
Movie · as Self
UFC Ultimate Knockouts
Movie · as Himself
WCW Souled Out 2000
Movie · as Tank Abbott
WCW SuperBrawl 2000
Movie · as Tank Abbott
WCW The Great American Bash 2000
Movie · as Himself
WCW New Blood Rising
Movie · as Tank Abbott (Ringside)
UFC Hits: Volume 1
Movie · as Self
WCW Uncensored 2000
Movie · as Tank Abbott (Appearance)
UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil
Movie · as Self
UFC 17: Redemption
Movie · as Self
UFC 13: The Ultimate Force
Movie · as Self
UFC 15: Collision Course
Movie · as Self
UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
Movie · as Self
UFC 11: The Proving Ground
Movie · as Self
UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2
Movie · as Self
UFC 6: Clash Of The Titans
Movie · as Self
UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
Movie · as Self
UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
Movie
UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
Movie
WCW Monday Nitro
TV · 159 eps