
Cast
Tank Abbott
Acting
Cast
Tank Abbott
Known for
Acting
Born
1965-04-26
From
Huntington Beach, California, USA
Also known as David 'Tank' Abbott, David 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.

UFC 13: The Ultimate Force
as Self

WCW The Great American Bash 2000
as Himself

WCW SuperBrawl 2000
as Tank Abbott

UFC Ultimate Knockouts
as Himself

GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII
as Tank Abbott

UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
as Self

UFC 43: Meltdown
as Self

WCW New Blood Rising
as Tank Abbott (Ringside)

UFC 6: Clash Of The Titans
as Self

WCW Uncensored 2000
as Tank Abbott (Appearance)

UFC 17: Redemption
as Self

Pride Final Conflict 2005
as Self

UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
as Self

UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil
as Self

EliteXC: Street Certified
as Self

UFC Hits: Volume 1
as Self

UFC 15: Collision Course
as Self

UFC 11: The Proving Ground
as Self

UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2
as Self

UFC 41: Onslaught
as Self

WCW Souled Out 2000
as Tank Abbott

Strikeforce: Tank vs Buentello
as Self

UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate

UFC 45: Revolution
as Self
