Tank Abbott
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 titles)
8.0MovieGCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII
Tank Abbott · 2025
MovieEliteXC: Street Certified
Self · 2008
MovieStrikeforce: Tank vs Buentello
Self · 2006
4.8MoviePride Final Conflict 2005
Self · 2005
6.1MovieUFC 45: Revolution
Self · 2003
6.0MovieUFC Ultimate Knockouts
Himself · 2003
6.8MovieUFC 43: Meltdown
Self · 2003
6.3MovieUFC 41: Onslaught
Self · 2003
7.3MovieWCW New Blood Rising
Tank Abbott (Ringside) · 2000
7.2MovieUFC Hits: Volume 1
Self · 2000
MovieWCW The Great American Bash 2000
Himself · 2000
MovieWCW Uncensored 2000
Tank Abbott (Appearance) · 2000
10.0MovieWCW SuperBrawl 2000
Tank Abbott · 2000
MovieWCW Souled Out 2000
Tank Abbott · 2000
5.2MovieUFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil
Self · 1998
5.9MovieUFC 17: Redemption
Self · 1998
6.2MovieUFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
Self · 1997
6.5MovieUFC 15: Collision Course
Self · 1997
7.1MovieUFC 13: The Ultimate Force
Self · 1997
6.8MovieUFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2
Self · 1996
6.1MovieUFC 11: The Proving Ground
Self · 1996
6.1MovieUFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
Self · 1995
MovieUFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
1995
8.4ShowWCW Monday Nitro
1995
6.3MovieUFC 6: Clash Of The Titans
Self · 1995
MovieUFC 6: Clash of the Titans
1995