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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. WCW Monday Nitro (1995)
2. UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2 (1996) — Self
3. UFC 13: The Ultimate Force (1997) — Self
4. UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1 (1997) — Self
5. UFC 6: Clash Of The Titans (1995) — Self
6. UFC 41: Onslaught (2003) — Self
7. UFC 43: Meltdown (2003) — Self
8. UFC 45: Revolution (2003) — Self
9. UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate (1995) — Self
10. UFC 11: The Proving Ground (1996) — Self
11. UFC 15: Collision Course (1997) — Self
12. WCW New Blood Rising (2000) — Tank Abbott (Ringside)
13. UFC 17: Redemption (1998) — Self
14. Pride Final Conflict 2005 (2005) — Self
15. UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil (1998) — Self
16. WCW SuperBrawl 2000 (2000) — Tank Abbott
17. UFC Hits: Volume 1 (2000) — Self
18. UFC Ultimate Knockouts (2003) — Himself
19. GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII (2025) — Tank Abbott
20. Strikeforce: Tank vs Buentello (2006) — Self
21. EliteXC: Street Certified (2008) — Self
22. WCW Souled Out 2000 (2000) — Tank Abbott
23. WCW The Great American Bash 2000 (2000) — Himself
24. WCW Uncensored 2000 (2000) — Tank Abbott (Appearance)
25. UFC 6: Clash of the Titans (1995)
26. UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate (1995)