Acting
Tank Abbott
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.
Filmography
GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII
Film · 2025
EliteXC: Street Certified
Film · 2008
Strikeforce: Tank vs Buentello
Film · 2006
Pride Final Conflict 2005
Film · 2005
UFC 41: Onslaught
Film · 2003
UFC 43: Meltdown
Film · 2003
UFC 45: Revolution
Film · 2003
UFC Ultimate Knockouts
Film · 2003
WCW Souled Out 2000
Film · 2000
WCW SuperBrawl 2000
Film · 2000
WCW The Great American Bash 2000
Film · 2000
WCW New Blood Rising
Film · 2000
UFC Hits: Volume 1
Film · 2000
WCW Uncensored 2000
Film · 2000
UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil
Film · 1998
UFC 17: Redemption
Film · 1998
UFC 13: The Ultimate Force
Film · 1997
UFC 15: Collision Course
Film · 1997
UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
Film · 1997
UFC 11: The Proving Ground
Film · 1996
UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2
Film · 1996
UFC 6: Clash Of The Titans
Film · 1995
UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
Film · 1995
UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
Film · 1995
UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
Film · 1995
WCW Monday Nitro
Series · 1995