David "Tank" Abbott

D.O.B.: 04/14/1975
Weight: 250lb/114kg
Height: 6'0"
Fighting style: Pitfighting
MMA Record: 9-13-0
Fighting out of: Huntington Beach, California

Tank Abbott is an American mixed martial artist. He has described his fighting style, which he developed fighting on the streets of Huntington Beach, California, as "street fighting." In addition to being a mixed martial arist, Abbott wrestled professionally between 1999 and 2001.

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 18 seconds. Later that night he fought Oleg Taktarov for over 17 minutes before succumbing to a rear naked choke.

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). He was also featured in UFC's Ultimate KnockOuts 3

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.

At Cage Rage 21, on April 21, 2007, Abbott replaced Bob Sapp in a fight against Gary Turner.[1] Turner defeated Abbott by TKO in the first round.

Tank will face former bare-knuckle street fighter turned MMA fighter, Kimbo Slice on September 14, 2007 at CFFC 6. After Kimbo's debut victory, while giving an interview Kimbo exchanged words with David "Tank" Abbot. After winning he noticed Tank in the audience calling him, "My man Tank." He then expressed his desire to, "make it happen." Tank, un-miced from the audience, could be heard accepting the challenge.