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Tank Abbott

“Tank”

MMA · Retired
10-15RECORD
7KO / TKO WINS
2SUBMISSION WINS
1DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameDavid Lee Abbott
NicknameTank
Date of birth26 Apr 1965
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceHuntington Beach, California, United States
Lives inHuntington Beach, California, United States
DivisionHeavyweight
TeamNot added yet
Height183 cm (6′0″)
ReachNot added yet
StanceNot added yet
Years active1995–2013
StatusRetired
Pro debut14 Jul 1995
Last fightLoss vs Ruben Villareal, 13 Apr 2013

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Background

American brawler from Huntington Beach who became one of the early UFC's most notorious figures, reaching the UFC 6 and Ultimate Ultimate 1996 finals. He later fought in PRIDE, Strikeforce and EliteXC and retired after a 2013 loss.

Fight history

25 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
LossRuben VillarealTKO (punches)22:06King of the Cage: Fighting Legends13 Apr 2013Oroville, California, United StatesFor KOTC Superfight Championship
WinMike BourkeKO (punch)10:29War Gods/Ken Shamrock: Valentine's Eve Massacre13 Feb 2009Fresno, California, United States
LossKimbo SliceKO (punches)10:43EliteXC: Street Certified16 Feb 2008Miami, Florida, United States
LossGary TurnerTKO (punches)12:27Cage Rage 2121 Apr 2007London, England
LossPaul BuentelloKO (punch)10:43Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello7 Oct 2006Fresno, California, United States
LossHidehiko YoshidaSubmission (single wing choke)17:40PRIDE Final Conflict 200528 Aug 2005Saitama, Japan
WinWesley CorreiraKO (punch)11:23Rumble on the Rock 75 May 2005Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
LossWesley CorreiraTKO (doctor stoppage)12:14UFC 4521 Nov 2003Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
LossKimo LeopoldoSubmission (arm-triangle choke)11:59UFC 436 Jun 2003Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
LossFrank MirSubmission (toe hold)10:46UFC 4128 Feb 2003Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
LossPedro RizzoKO (punch)18:07UFC Brazil16 Oct 1998São Paulo, Brazil
WinHugo DuarteTKO (punches)10:43UFC 1715 May 1998Mobile, Alabama, United States
WinYoji AnjoDecision (unanimous)115:00UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan21 Dec 1997Yokohama, JapanUFC Japan Heavyweight Tournament quarterfinal
LossMaurice SmithTKO (leg kicks)18:08UFC 1517 Oct 1997Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, United StatesFor UFC Heavyweight Championship
LossVitor BelfortTKO (punches)10:52UFC 1330 May 1997Augusta, Georgia, United States
LossDon FryeSubmission (rear-naked choke)11:22Ultimate Ultimate 19967 Dec 1996Birmingham, Alabama, United StatesUltimate Ultimate 1996 tournament final
WinSteve NelmarkKO (punch)11:03Ultimate Ultimate 19967 Dec 1996Birmingham, Alabama, United StatesTournament semifinal
WinCal WorshamTKO (submission to punches)12:51Ultimate Ultimate 19967 Dec 1996Birmingham, Alabama, United StatesTournament quarterfinal
LossScott FerrozzoDecision (unanimous)115:00UFC 1120 Sep 1996Augusta, Georgia, United StatesUFC 11 tournament semifinal
WinSam AdkinsSubmission (forearm choke)12:06UFC 1120 Sep 1996Augusta, Georgia, United StatesUFC 11 tournament quarterfinal
LossDan SevernDecision (unanimous)118:00Ultimate Ultimate 199516 Dec 1995Denver, Colorado, United StatesTournament semifinal
WinSteve JennumSubmission (neck crank)11:14Ultimate Ultimate 199516 Dec 1995Denver, Colorado, United StatesTournament quarterfinal
LossOleg TaktarovSubmission (rear-naked choke)117:47UFC 614 Jul 1995Casper, Wyoming, United StatesUFC 6 tournament final
WinPaul VarelansTKO (punches)11:53UFC 614 Jul 1995Casper, Wyoming, United StatesUFC 6 tournament semifinal
WinJohn MatuaKO (punches)10:18UFC 614 Jul 1995Casper, Wyoming, United StatesPro debut; UFC 6 tournament quarterfinal