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