David Abbott

DAVID ABBOTT

"Tank"

4-544.4% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Organization

UFC
USA

Nationality

United States

Birth

26/04/1965 (61)

Birthplace

Huntington Beach

United States

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

183 cm (6'0")

Biography

David 'Tank' Abbott rose to prominence in the early era of the Ultimate Fighting Championship starting at UFC 6, becoming a fan favorite for his heavy-handed brawling style and 'pit fighting' persona. Beyond his run as a UFC tournament finalist and heavyweight contender, he also competed in PRIDE and had a notable stint in professional wrestling with WCW.

WIN BREAKDOWN

9 total fights · 50% KO rate

KO/TKO2 (50%)
Submission2 (50%)
Decision0 (0%)

Fight history (9)

1 / 2
Loss
vs Wesley CorreiraKO/TKO (R1)UFC 45 — 21/11/2003
Loss
vs Vitor BelfortKO/TKO (Punches) (R1)UFC 13 — 30/05/1997
Win
vs Cal WorshamKO/TKO (Punches) (R1)Ultimate Ultimate 1996 — 07/12/1996
Win
vs Steve NelmarkKO/TKO (Punch) (R1)Ultimate Ultimate 1996 — 07/12/1996
Loss
vs Don FryeSubmission (Rear Naked Choke) (R1)Ultimate Ultimate 1996 — 07/12/1996

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