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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.
Known For
WCW New Blood Rising
as Tank Abbott (Ringside)
WCW SuperBrawl 2000
as Tank Abbott
GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII
as Tank Abbott
WCW Uncensored 2000
as Tank Abbott (Appearance)
WCW Souled Out 2000
as Tank Abbott
WCW The Great American Bash 2000
as Himself
UFC Ultimate Knockouts
as Himself
UFC 13: The Ultimate Force
as Self
UFC Hits: Volume 1
as Self
UFC 43: Meltdown
as Self
