David L. "Tank" Abbott (born 1965 in Huntington Beach, California) is a Mixed martial arts fighter whose fighting style is self-described as "Pit fighting". He was also a professional wrestler for a short time.
Mixed Martial Arts career
Abbott was a frequent participant in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of 2005 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 20 seconds. Later that night he fought Oleg Taktarov for over 17 minutes before succumbing to a rear naked choke. [1]
Despite never winning a UFC title, Abbott achieved some 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 direct and blunt attitude in and out of the octagon, having been quoted as saying "I don't respect anybody, not even you" (to a UFC reporter who queried about whether he respects his opponents).
After the demise of WCW, Abbott returned to MMA at UFC 41, where he lost by submission to Frank Mir in 41 seconds .
On August 28, 2005, Abbott was defeated in his Pride debut by Japan's Hidehiko Yoshida during the Final Conflict event.
At Cage Rage 17 in London, England on July 1, Tank was to fight Amokrane "Kiane" Sabet, a former bodyguard. However, Sabet was forced to drop out of the fight due to an injury sustained during his training.
On October 7 2006, Abbott faced Paul Buentello at Strikeforce's Fresno, California event. He lost his bout against Buentello via KO at 43 seconds of the first round.
Professional wrestling career
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 One-Punch' - , 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, 3 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, "Duck," and would make quacking noises at him. Many wrestling fans consider his career irreparably damaged[citation needed] after he jobbed for actor (and then WCW Champion) David Arquette, losing by pinfall. Recently signed on to WWE Classic Superstar Action Figure line set to be released in 2007.
Physical abilities
Abbott's 600 pound benchpressIn 2003, Abbott performed a 600 pound bench press which was recorded on video. Technically, the press was improperly done because the barbell bounced off Abbott's chest, alleviating part of the force needed to lift the weight up. Abbott responded to this claim during an interview, highlighting the ridiculousness of someone "bouncing" 600 pounds of weight off their chest without sustaining massive injury
MMA record
9 Wins (5 KO's, 3 submissions, 1 decision), 12 Losses (4 KO's, 6 submissions, 2 decisions), 0 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Method Round, Time Notes
10/7/2006 Loss Paul Buentello Strikeforce - Tank vs Buentello KO Round 1, 0:43
8/28/2005 Loss Hidehiko Yoshida PRIDE Final Conflict 2005 Submission (Choke) Round 1
5/7/2005 Win Wesley Correira ROTR 7-Rumble On The Rock 7 KO (Punch) Round 1
11/21/2003 Loss Wesley Correira UFC 45-Revolution TKO (Cut) Round 1
6/6/2003 Loss Kimo Leopoldo UFC 43-Meltdown Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) Round 1
2/28/2003 Loss Frank Mir UFC 41-Onslaught Submission (Toe Hold) Round 1
10/16/1998 Loss Pedro Rizzo UFC Brazil-Ultimate Brazil KO Round 1
5/15/1998 Win Hugo Duarte UFC 17-Redemption TKO (Strikes) Round 1
12/21/1997 Win Yoji Anjo UFC Japan-Ultimate Japan 1 Decision Round 1
10/17/1997 Loss Maurice Smith UFC 15-Collision Course Submission (Strikes) Round 1
5/30/1997 Loss Vitor Belfort UFC 13-The Ultimate Force TKO (Strikes) Round 1
12/7/1996 Loss
Don Frye UU 96-Ultimate Ultimate 1996 Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Round 1
12/7/1996 Win Steve Nelmark UU 96-Ultimate Ultimate 1996 KO Round 1
12/7/1996 Win Cal Worsham UU 96-Ultimate Ultimate 1996 Submission (Strikes) Round 1
9/20/1996 Loss Scott Ferrozzo UFC 11-The Proving Ground Decision Round 1
9/20/1996 Win Sam Adkins UFC 11-The Proving Ground Submission (Neck Crank) Round 1
12/16/1995 Loss Dan Severn UU 95-Ultimate Utlimate 1995 Decision (Unanimous) Round 1
12/16/1995 Win Steve Jennum UU 95-Ultimate Ultimate 1995 Submission (Neck Crank) Round 1
7/14/1995 Loss Oleg Taktarov UFC 6-Clash of the Titans Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Round 1
7/14/1995 Win Paul Varelans UFC 6-Clash of the Titans TKO (Strikes) Round 1
7/14/1995 Win John Matua UFC 6-Clash of the Titans KO Round 1
Life Outside The Cage
His bad boy image and tough biker look, which has much to do with the promoters of the UFC attempting create a villain of sorts out of Tank, have led many people to believe that Abbott is nothing more than a common hoodlum with a natural ability to throw punches. In reality, he never practiced any style called "Pit Fighting" and had been boxing for up to 13 years before his UFC debut and had been wrestling since high school and during his years at college. He had been coached in boxing under Jesse Reid and Tyrone Bennett and his wrestling career began at the age of 9 and by the age of 18 he became a Junior college All-American. He is also a well educated man with a degree in history
Abbott was the UFC fighter who appeared on the TV show Friends, fighting (and beating) Jon Favreau's character, the millionaire Pete Becker, who was dating Monica at the time.
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