Tank Abbott
Acting
1965-04-26 · Huntington Beach, California, USA
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.
Filmography
GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII
2025 · Movie
EliteXC: Street Certified
2008 · Movie
Strikeforce: Tank vs Buentello
2006 · Movie
Pride Final Conflict 2005
2005 · Movie
UFC 45: Revolution
2003 · Movie
UFC Ultimate Knockouts
2003 · Movie
UFC 43: Meltdown
2003 · Movie
UFC 41: Onslaught
2003 · Movie
WCW New Blood Rising
2000 · Movie
UFC Hits: Volume 1
2000 · Movie
WCW The Great American Bash 2000
2000 · Movie
WCW Uncensored 2000
2000 · Movie
WCW SuperBrawl 2000
2000 · Movie
WCW Souled Out 2000
2000 · Movie
UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil
1998 · Movie
UFC 17: Redemption
1998 · Movie
UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
1997 · Movie
UFC 15: Collision Course
1997 · Movie
UFC 13: The Ultimate Force
1997 · Movie
UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2
1996 · Movie
UFC 11: The Proving Ground
1996 · Movie
UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
1995 · Movie
UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
1995 · Movie
WCW Monday Nitro
1995 · Series
UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
1995 · Movie
UFC 6: Clash Of The Titans
1995 · Movie