David Abbott "Tank"
David Abbott, known as "Tank", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Heavyweight division. David Abbott holds a professional record of 10-15-0, including 8-10-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 5 came by knockout or TKO, 2 by submission and 1 by decision. David Abbott stands 6'0", fights out of a switch stance, and is 61 years old. David Abbott is currently on a 1-fight losing streak and is listed as Inactive.
David Abbott profile
| Division | Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 10-15-0 |
| UFC record | 8-10-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Inactive |
| Country | United States |
| Age | 61 |
| Date of birth | 1965-04-26 |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Stance | Switch |
| Last weigh-in | 263 lbs |
| Current streak | L1 |
| Total octagon time | 1h 42m |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 1.52 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.04 |
| Striking accuracy | 44.4% |
| Striking defense | 32.1% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.59 |
| Strikes to the head | 94.9% |
| Strikes to the body | 5.1% |
| Strikes to the legs | 0% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.47 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 71.4% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.59 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 5 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 2 |
| UFC wins by decision | 1 |
David Abbott recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-13 | KOTC | KOTC: Fighting Legends | Ruben Villareal | loss | KO/TKO · 2:06 · R2 |
| 2009-02-13 | Unknown | Mike Bourke | win | TKO | |
| 2008-02-16 | EXC | EliteXC: Street Certified | Kimbo Slice | loss | Punches · 0:43 · R1 |
| 2007-04-21 | CR | Gary Turner | loss | Punches · 2:31 · R1 | |
| 2006-10-07 | SF | Strikeforce | Paul Buentello | loss | Punch · 0:43 · R1 |
| 2005-08-28 | PFC | Pride Final Conflict 2005 | Hidehiko Yoshida | loss | Single Wing Choke · 7:40 · R1 |
| 2005-05-07 | ROTR | Rumble On The Rock 7 | Wesley Correira | win | Punch · 1:23 · R1 |
| 2003-11-21 | UFC | UFC 45: Revolution | Wesley Correira | loss | Facial Cut |
| 2003-06-06 | UFC | UFC 43: Meltdown | Kimo Leopoldo | loss | Arm Triangle From Mount |
| 2003-02-28 | UFC | UFC 41: Onslaught | Frank Mir | loss | Toe Hold From Bottom |
| 1998-10-16 | UFC | UFC - Ultimate Brazil | Pedro Rizzo | loss | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 1998-05-15 | UFC | UFC 17: Redemption | Hugo Duarte | win | Punches to Head On Ground |
| 1997-12-21 | UFC | UFC - Ultimate Japan | Yoji Anjo | win | Decision · Unanimous |
| 1997-10-17 | UFC | UFC 15: Collision Course | Maurice Smith | loss | Other Fatigue |
| 1997-05-30 | UFC | UFC 13: The Ultimate Force | Vitor Belfort | loss | Punches to Head On Ground |
| 1996-12-07 | UFC | UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96 | Cal Worsham | win | Punches to Head From Guard Submission to Strikes |
| 1996-12-07 | UFC | UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96 | Steve Nelmark | win | Punch to Head In Clinch |
| 1996-12-07 | UFC | UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96 | Don Frye | loss | Rear Naked Choke |
| 1996-09-20 | UFC | UFC 11: The Proving Ground | Sam Adkins | win | Forearm Choke From Half Guard |
| 1996-09-20 | UFC | UFC 11: The Proving Ground | Scott Ferrozzo | loss | Decision · Unanimous |
| 1995-12-16 | UFC | UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95 | Steve Jennum | win | Neck Crank From Guard |
| 1995-12-16 | UFC | UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95 | Dan Severn | loss | Decision · Unanimous |
| 1995-07-14 | UFC | UFC 6: Clash of the Titans | John Matua | win | Punches to Head At Distance |
| 1995-07-14 | UFC | UFC 6: Clash of the Titans | Paul Varelans | win | Punches to Head From Half Guard |
| 1995-07-14 | UFC | UFC 6: Clash of the Titans | Oleg Taktarov | loss | Rear Naked Choke |
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Sources and methodology
Career records and bout history are compiled from published MMA records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.
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