Acting · Huntington Beach, California, USA · Born April 26, 1965
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.
MovieGCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII
2025
as Tank Abbott
MovieEliteXC: Street Certified
2008
as Self
MovieStrikeforce: Tank vs Buentello
2006
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MoviePride Final Conflict 2005
2005
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MovieUFC 45: Revolution
2003
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MovieUFC Ultimate Knockouts
2003
as Himself
MovieUFC 43: Meltdown
2003
as Self
MovieUFC 41: Onslaught
2003
as Self
MovieWCW New Blood Rising
2000
as Tank Abbott (Ringside)
MovieUFC Hits: Volume 1
2000
as Self
MovieWCW The Great American Bash 2000
2000
as Himself
MovieWCW Uncensored 2000
2000
as Tank Abbott (Appearance)
MovieWCW SuperBrawl 2000
2000
as Tank Abbott
MovieWCW Souled Out 2000
2000
as Tank Abbott
MovieUFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil
1998
as Self
MovieUFC 17: Redemption
1998
as Self
MovieUFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
1997
as Self
MovieUFC 15: Collision Course
1997
as Self
MovieUFC 13: The Ultimate Force
1997
as Self
MovieUFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2
1996
as Self
MovieUFC 11: The Proving Ground
1996
as Self
MovieUFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
1995
as Self
MovieUFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
1995
TVWCW Monday Nitro
1995
MovieUFC 6: Clash Of The Titans
1995
as Self
MovieUFC 6: Clash of the Titans
1995
