David Abbott (mixed martial artist)
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| David Abbott | |
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| Statistics | |
| Nickname | Tank |
| Height | 6ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Born | 1965 |
| Fighting out of | Huntington Beach, California |
| Town of birth | Huntington Beach, California |
| Fighting style | Pitfighting |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 3 |
| Losses | 11 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | |
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.
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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. gg
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 1st, 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. Plans are currently being made for the fight to be rescheduled for September.
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 after he jobbed for actor (and then WCW Champion) David Arquette, losing by pinfall.
Physical abilities
In 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. However, 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), 11 losses (3 KO's, 6 submissions, 2 decisions), 0 draw.
| 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 |
