
Tank Abbott
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 ForActing
- Born26 April 1965 (age 60)
- Place of BirthHuntington Beach, California, USA
Tank Abbott

- Known ForActing
- Born26 April 1965 (age 60)
- Place of BirthHuntington Beach, California, USA
KNOWN FOR
PHOTOS
CREDITS

GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII
2025

EliteXC: Street Certified
2008

Strikeforce: Tank vs Buentello
2006

Pride Final Conflict 2005
2005

UFC 41: Onslaught
2003

UFC 45: Revolution
2003

UFC 43: Meltdown
2003

UFC Ultimate Knockouts
2003

WCW Souled Out 2000
2000

WCW SuperBrawl 2000
2000

WCW The Great American Bash 2000
2000

WCW New Blood Rising
2000

UFC Hits: Volume 1
2000

WCW Uncensored 2000
2000

UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil
1998

UFC 17: Redemption
1998

UFC 13: The Ultimate Force
1997

UFC 15: Collision Course
1997

UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
1997

UFC 11: The Proving Ground
1996

UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2
1996

UFC 6: Clash Of The Titans
1995
