Tank Abbott
Acting
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.
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2025GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII
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2008EliteXC: Street Certified
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2006Strikeforce: Tank vs Buentello
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2005Pride Final Conflict 2005
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2003UFC 41: Onslaught
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2003UFC 43: Meltdown
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2003UFC 45: Revolution
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2003UFC Ultimate Knockouts
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2000WCW Souled Out 2000
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2000WCW SuperBrawl 2000
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2000WCW The Great American Bash 2000
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2000WCW New Blood Rising
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2000UFC Hits: Volume 1
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2000WCW Uncensored 2000
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1998UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil
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1998UFC 17: Redemption
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1997UFC 13: The Ultimate Force
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1997UFC 15: Collision Course
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1997UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
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1996UFC 11: The Proving Ground
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1996UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2
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1995UFC 6: Clash Of The Titans
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1995UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
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1995UFC 6: Clash of the Titans