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| Nickname | Tank |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 280 lb (130 kg/20 st) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | April 26, 1965 |
| Fighting out of | Huntington Beach, California |
| Town of birth | Huntington Beach, California |
| Fighting style | Pit Fighting |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 4 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Draws | 0 |
David Lee "Tank" Abbott (born April 26, 1965 in Huntington Beach, California) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He has described his fighting style, which he developed brawling in the bars and streets of Huntington Beach, California, as "Pit Fighting." In addition to his MMA career, Abbott wrestled professionally between 1999 and 2001 under the ring name Tank Abbott.
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Mixed martial arts career (1995-1998, 2003-2008)
Abbott was a frequent participant in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of 2007 he had a record of 8-10 in that promotion. Abbott made his Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) debut in 1995 at UFC 6 Clash of the Titans in Casper, Wyoming. In his opening fight, he knocked out John Matua, who weighed 400 lb, in 18 seconds. Later that night he fought Oleg Taktarov for over 17 minutes before succumbing to a rear naked choke. Both men collapsed in exhaustion after he fight, and Taktarov had to be carried out of the cage.
Despite never winning a UFC title, Abbott achieved a large amount of popularity due in part to his displays of power and aggression. He also gained a degree of notoriety for his unorthodox look and fighting style, more reminiscent of a street fighter than a martial artist. Abbott is known for having a no-nonsense attitude in and out of the octagon and his humorous and sarcastic remarks.
Professional wrestling career (1999-2001)
Abbott worked as a professional wrestler with World Championship Wrestling (WCW); initially he was brought in as an opponent for Goldberg, on the understanding he was a "legitimate" fighter - who could render any opponent unconscious with a single punch, which became his wrestling finisher, 'The Phantom Right' - and could boost Goldberg's reputation. This feud never developed, and Abbott remained mostly a comedic wrestler, frequently being featured in segments with the boy band parody stable, Three Count. The most success he had in his wrestling career was when he teamed with Rick Steiner to feud with Scott Steiner. He also nicknamed the head of WCW security, Doug Dillinger, "Mr. Smiley," and would make quacking noises at him. Many wrestling fans consider his career damaged[citation needed] after he jobbed to actor (and then WCW Champion) David Arquette, losing by pinfall, as well as jobbing cleanly to Diamond Dallas Page, losing to finisher the Diamond Cutter, as well as submitting to the finishers of Big Poppa Pump's Steiner Recliner and Sid Eudy's Crossface. Recently, he signed on to be with the WWE Classic Superstar Action Figure, which was released in July of 2007.
Finishing and signature moves
- Phantom Fist (Right handed knockout punch)
- DDT
- Neck crank
Acting career
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Abbott appeared as the UFC fighter who appeared on the TV show Friends, fighting (and beating) Jon Favreau's character, the billionaire Pete Becker, who was dating Monica at the time. In Pete's own words he suffered "a torn rotator cuff, a hairline fracture in my right forearm, and a severely bruised Adam's Apple." Tank has also appeared on an episode of Kenan and Kel, where he swore to get revenge on Kenan for sending him to prison. His character's name was John "The Jackhammer" Rogan.
MMA record
| 9 Wins (4 KO's, 4 submissions, 1 decision), 14 Losses (6 KO's, 6 submissions, 2 decisions), 0 Draws | ||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Method | Round, Time | Notes |
| 2/16/2008 | Loss |  Kimbo Slice |
EliteXC: Street Certified | KO (Punches)[2] | Round 1, 0:43 | |
| 4/21/2007 | Loss |  Gary Turner |
Cage Rage 21 | TKO (strikes) | Round 1, 2:27 | |
| 10/7/2006 | Loss | Paul Buentello |
Strikeforce - Tank vs Buentello | KO (punch) | Round 1, 0:43 | |
| 8/28/2005 | Loss |  Hidehiko Yoshida |
PRIDE Final Conflict 2005 | Submission (Choke) | Round 1, 7:40 | |
| 5/7/2005 | Win | Wesley Correira |
ROTR 7-Rumble On The Rock 7 | KO (Punch) | Round 1, 1:23 | |
| 11/21/2003 | Loss | Wesley Correira |
UFC 45-Revolution | TKO (Cut) | Round 1, 2:14 | |
| 6/6/2003 | Loss | Kimo Leopoldo |
UFC 43: Meltdown | Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) | Round 1, 1:59 | |
| 2/28/2003 | Loss | Frank Mir |
UFC 41: Onslaught | Submission (Toe Hold) | Round 1, 0:46 | |
| 10/16/1998 | Loss |  Pedro Rizzo |
UFC Brazil: Ultimate Brazil | KO (punch) | Round 1, 8:07 | |
| 5/15/1998 | Win | Hugo Duarte |
UFC 17: Redemption | TKO (strikes) | Round 1, 0:43 | |
| 12/21/1997 | Win | Yoji Anjo |
UFC Japan-Ultimate Japan 1 | Decision | Round 1, 15:00 | |
| 10/17/1997 | Loss | Maurice Smith |
UFC 15-Collision Course | Submission (Strikes) | Round 1, 8:08 | For UFC Heavyweight title |
| 5/30/1997 | Loss | Vitor Belfort |
UFC 13-The Ultimate Force | TKO (Strikes) | Round 1, 0:52 | |
| 12/7/1996 | Loss | Don Frye |
UU 96-Ultimate Ultimate 1996 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Round 1, 1:22 | |
| 12/7/1996 | Win | Steve Nelmark |
UU 96-Ultimate Ultimate 1996 | KO | Round 1, 1:03 | |
| 12/7/1996 | Win | Cal Worsham |
UU 96-Ultimate Ultimate 1996 | Submission (Strikes) | Round 1, 2:51 | |
| 9/20/1996 | Loss | Scott Ferrozzo |
UFC 11-The Proving Ground | Decision | Round 1, 15:00 | |
| 9/20/1996 | Win | Sam Adkins |
UFC 11-The Proving Ground | Submission (Neck Crank) | Round 1, 2:06 | |
| 12/16/1995 | Loss | Dan Severn |
UU 95-Ultimate Ultimate 1995 | Decision (Unanimous) | Round 1, 18:00 | |
| 12/16/1995 | Win | Steve Jennum |
UU 95-Ultimate Ultimate 1995 | Submission (Neck Crank) | Round 1, 1:14 | |
| 7/14/1995 | Loss |  Oleg Taktarov |
UFC 6-Clash of the Titans | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Round 1, 17:47 | |
| 7/14/1995 | Win | Paul Varelans |
UFC 6-Clash of the Titans | TKO (Strikes) | Round 1, 1:53 | |
| 7/14/1995 | Win | John Matua |
UFC 6-Clash of the Titans | KO (punch) | Round 1, 0:18 | |
References
- Tank Abbott radio interview October 2007
- Tank Abbott radio interview September 2007
- Video of the famous bench press
External links
- Professional MMA record for Tank Abbott from Sherdog
- Tank Abbott at the Internet Movie Database
- Tank Abbott Profile and Pictures
- Tank Abbott Profile and record
- Kimbo vs Tank Predictions
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