Tank Abbott

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David Abbott
Statistics
Nickname Tank
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 285 pounds (129 kg)
Nationality American
Born April 26, 1965 (1965-04-26) (age 44)
Fighting out of Huntington Beach, California
Town of birth Huntington Beach, California
Primary fighting style Pit Fighting, Streetfighting
Mixed martial arts record
Wins 10
  By knockout 6
  By submission 3
Losses 14
Draws 0

David Lee Abbott (born April 26, 1965 in Huntington Beach, California) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He has described his fighting style, which he developed brawling in the bars and streets of Huntington Beach, California, as "Pit Fighting." In addition to his MMA career, Abbott wrestled professionally between 1999 and 2001 under the ring name Tank Abbott.

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[edit] Mixed martial arts career (1995-1998, 2003-present)

Abbott was a frequent participant in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of 2007 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 18 seconds.[1] Later that night he fought Oleg Taktarov for over 17 minutes before succumbing to a rear naked choke.[2] [1] Both men collapsed in exhaustion after the fight, and Taktarov had to be carried out of the cage.[3]

Despite never winning a UFC title, Abbott achieved a large amount of popularity due in large part to his displays of power and aggression and his no-nonsense, often comically disrespectful attitude. He also gained a degree of notoriety for his unorthodox look and fighting style, more reminiscent of a street fighter than a martial artist.

As of December 2008, Abbott has lost 8 of his last 9 fights, the most recent of which was a first round knockout loss to Kimbo Slice in February 2008, at Elite XC's Street Certified event.

His most recent fight was against Mike Bourke on February 13, 2009 at The Selland Arena in Fresno, California as a part of the Valentine's Eve Massacre Event. Abbott knocked out Bourke in the first round and secured a victory for the first time in nearly four years. UFC Hall of Famer and fellow MMA legend Ken Shamrock and Abbott have separately acknowledged that they are currently inking the contract to fight each other in April of this year.

Abbott has recently confirmed to "The Savage Dog Show" on Sherdog radio, that he has finished writing his book "Before There Were Rules" [sic], which chronicles his life, times and exploits in Huntington Beach prior and leading to his arrival at the UFC.

Abbott was scheduled to fight William Richey in the Main event of Call to Arms 1 in Ontario, California on May 16 2009 but had to pull out for unknown reasons.

[edit] Professional wrestling career (1999-2001)

Abbott worked as a professional wrestler with World Championship Wrestling (WCW);[4] initially he was brought in as an opponent for Goldberg,[5] on the understanding he was a "legitimate" fighter - who could render any opponent unconscious with a single punch, which became his wrestling finisher, 'The Phantom Right' - 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, Three 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, "Mr. Smiley", and Donald Duck. He would also make quacking noises at him. Many wrestling fans consider his career damaged[citation needed] after he jobbed to actor (and then WCW Champion) David Arquette, losing by pinfall, as well as jobbing cleanly to Diamond Dallas Page, losing to the finisher the Diamond Cutter, as well as submitting to the finishers of Big Poppa Pump's Steiner Recliner and Sid Eudy's Crossface. Recently, he signed on to be with the WWE Classic Superstar Action Figure, which was released in July 2007.

[edit] Acting career

Abbott appeared as a UFC fighter in the TV show Friends[6], fighting (and beating) Jon Favreau's character, the billionaire Pete Becker, who was dating Monica at the time.

[edit] Championships and accomplishments

  • UFC 6: Clash of the Titans Runner-Up
  • UU 96 – Ultimate Ultimate 1996 Runner-Up
  • NJCAA All American (wrestling)
  • California High School State Champion (wrestling)

[edit] Mixed martial arts record

Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 10–14 Flag of the United States Mike Bourke KO (Punch) WarGods/Ken Shamrock Productions: Valentine's Eve Massacre 02009-02-13 February 13, 2009 1 0:29 Flag of the United States Fresno, CA, United States
Loss 9–14 Flag of the Bahamas Kimbo Slice KO (Punches) EliteXC: Street Certified 02008-02-16 February 16, 2008 1 0:43 Flag of the United States Miami, FL, United States
Loss 9–13 Flag of England Gary Turner TKO (Strikes) Cage Rage 21 02007-04-21 April 21, 2007 1 2:27 Flag of England England, United Kingdom
Loss 9–12 Flag of the United States Paul Buentello TKO (Punch) Strikeforce: Tank vs Buentello 02006-10-07 October 7, 2006 1 0:43 Flag of the United States Fresno, CA, United States
Loss 9–11 Flag of Japan Hidehiko Yoshida Submission (Choke) PRIDE Final Conflict 2005 02005-08-28 August 28, 2005 1 7:40 Flag of Japan Saitama, Japan
Win 9–10 Flag of the United States Wesley Correira KO (Punch) Rumble On The Rock 7 02005-05-05 May 5, 2005 1 1:23 Flag of the United States Honolulu, HI, United States
Loss 8–10 Flag of the United States Wesley Correira TKO (Cut) UFC 45: Revolution 02003-11-21 November 21, 2003 1 2:14 Flag of the United States Uncasville, CI, United States
Loss 8–9 Flag of Germany Kimo Leopoldo Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) UFC 43: Meltdown 02003-06-06 June 6, 2003 1 1:59 Flag of the United States Las Vegas, NV, United States
Loss 8–8 Flag of the United States Frank Mir Submission (Toe Hold) UFC 41: Onslaught 02003-02-28 February 28, 2003 1 0:46 Flag of the United States Atlantic City, NJ, United States
Loss 8–7 Flag of Brazil Pedro Rizzo KO UFC Brazil – Ultimate Brazil 01998-10-16 October 16, 1998 1 8:07 Flag of Brazil São Paulo, Brazil
Win 8–6 Flag of Brazil Hugo Duarte TKO (Strikes) UFC 17: Redemption 01998-05-15 May 15, 1998 1 0:43 Flag of the United States Mobile, AL, United States
Win 7–6 Flag of Japan Yoji Anjo Decision UFC Japan – Ultimate Japan 1 01997-12-21 December 21, 1997 1 15:00 Flag of Japan Yokohama, Japan
Loss 6–6 Flag of the United States Maurice Smith Submission (Strikes) UFC 15: Collision Course 01997-10-17 October 17, 1997 1 8:08 Flag of the United States Bay St. Louis, MS, United States For UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Loss 6–5 Flag of Brazil Vitor Belfort TKO (Strikes) UFC 13 – The Ultimate Force 01997-05-30 May 30, 1997 1 0:52 Flag of the United States Augusta, GA, United States
Loss 6–4 Flag of the United States Don Frye Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Ultimate Ultimate 1996 01996-12-12 December 12, 1996 1 1:22 Flag of the United States Birmingham, AL, United States
Win 6–3 Flag of the United States Steve Nelmark KO (Punch) Ultimate Ultimate 1996 01996-12-12 December 12, 1996 1 1:03 Flag of the United States Birmingham, AL, United States
Win 5–3 Flag of the United States Cal Worsham Submission (Strikes) Ultimate Ultimate 1996 01996-12-12 December 12, 1996 1 2:51 Flag of the United States Birmingham, AL, United States
Loss 4–3 Flag of the United States Scott Ferrozzo Decision (Split) UFC 11: The Proving Ground 01996-09-20 September 20, 1996 1 15:00 Flag of the United States Augusta, GA, United States
Win 4–2 Flag of the United States Sam Adkins Submission (Neck Crank) UFC 11: The Proving Ground 01996-09-20 September 20, 1996 1 2:06 Flag of the United States Augusta, GA, United States
Loss 3–2 Flag of the United States Dan Severn Decision (Unanimous) Ultimate Ultimate 1995 01995-12-16 December 16, 1995 1 18:00 Flag of the United States Denver, CO, United States
Win 3–1 Flag of the United States Steve Jennum Submission (Neck Crank) Ultimate Ultimate 1995 01995-12-16 December 16, 1995 1 1:14 Flag of the United States Denver, CO, United States
Loss 2–1 Flag of Russia Oleg Taktarov Submission (Rear Naked Choke) UFC 6: Clash of the Titans 01995-07-14 July 14, 1995 1 17:47 Flag of the United States Casper, WY, United States
Win 2–0 Flag of the United States Paul Varelans TKO (Strikes) UFC 6: Clash of the Titans 01995-07-14 July 14, 1995 1 1:53 Flag of the United States Casper, WY, United States
Win 1–0 Flag of the United States John Matua KO (Punches) UFC 6: Clash of the Titans 01995-07-14 July 14, 1995 1 0:18 Flag of the United States Casper, WY, United States

[edit] External links

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[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.cagepotato.com/2007/11/06/tank-abbotts-terrifying-debut-featured-in-ultimate-ultimate-knockouts/
  2. ^ http://www.411mania.com/MMA/video_reviews/54573/History-of-the-UFC:-UFC-VI---Clash-of-the-Titans.htm
  3. ^ http://www.411mania.com/MMA/video_reviews/54573/History-of-the-UFC:-UFC-VI---Clash-of-the-Titans.htm
  4. ^ http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2003/articles/1045115235.php
  5. ^ http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2003/articles/1045115235.php
  6. ^ Friend's episode "The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion" at the Internet Movie Database
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