David Abbott

“Tank”

OctagonStats Rating 1429

8-13-0

Career record (W-L-D)

Physical stats

Height6' 0" (183 cm)

Weight265 lbs. (120 kg)

Reach-

StanceSwitch

BornApr 26, 1965

Age61

DivisionHeavyweight

Striking & grappling

SLpM1.35

Str. Acc30%

SApM3.55

Str. Def38%

TD Avg1.07

TD Acc33%

TD Def-

Sub Avg0.0

Recent form

L L L L L

Last 5 fights, most recent first

Career timeline

21 fights, oldest to newest — ■ win ■ loss ■ draw/no contest. Hover for details.

Career breakdown

Based on recorded UFC bouts — early regional fights may not be included.

Wins by method

5 KO/TKO wins · 2 sub wins · 1 decision wins

Losses by method

5 KO/TKO losses · 6 sub losses · 2 decision losses

Finish rate88%

Times finished85%

StreakL7

Best streak2

Avg fight4:30

Octagon time1h 34m

Opp win%52%

ActiveJul. 14, 1995 – Feb. 16, 2008 (14y)

Career story

David Abbott "Tank" is a 10-15-0 knockout artist. 87% finish rate.

David debuted Jul. 14, 1995 vs Oleg Taktarov (loss). On a 7-fight losing skid. 14 years active (Jul. 14, 1995–Feb. 16, 2008).

Best wins: Cal Worsham (KO/TKO Punches R1, Dec. 07, 1996); Hugo Duarte (KO/TKO Punches R1, May. 15, 1998); Steve Nelmark (KO/TKO Punch R1, Dec. 07, 1996).

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Fight history

Date	Event	Result	Method	R	Time	KD	Str	TD	Sub
Feb. 16, 2008	EliteXC - Street Certified	L Kevin Ferguson	KO/TKO Punches	1	0:43	0 2	1 13	0 0	0 0
Oct. 07, 2006	Strikeforce - Tank vs. Buentello	L Paul Buentello	KO/TKO Punch	1	0:43	0 1	4 9	0 0	0 0
Aug. 28, 2005	PRIDE Final Conflict 2005	L Hidehiko Yoshida	SUB Gi Choke	1	7:40	0 0	2 14	1 0	0 1
Nov. 21, 2003	UFC 45: Revolution	L Wesley Correira	KO/TKO	1	2:14	0 1	11 13	0 0	0 0
Jun. 06, 2003	UFC 43: Meltdown	L Kimo Leopoldo	SUB Arm Triangle	1	1:59	0 0	0 1	0 1	0 1
Feb. 28, 2003	UFC 41: Onslaught	L Frank Mir	SUB Toe Hold	1	0:46	0 0	1 0	0 0	0 2
Oct. 16, 1998	UFC - Ultimate Brazil	L Pedro Rizzo	KO/TKO Punch	1	8:07	0 2	16 24	1 0	0 0
May. 15, 1998	UFC 17: Redemption	W Hugo Duarte	KO/TKO Punches	1	0:43	0 0	11 0	0 1	0 0
Dec. 21, 1997	UFC - Ultimate Japan	W Yoji Anjo	U-DEC	2	3:00	0 0	13 9	3 0	0 1
Oct. 17, 1997	UFC 15: Collision Course	L Maurice Smith	SUB Other	1	8:08	1 0	5 12	0 0	0 1
May. 30, 1997	UFC 13: The Ultimate Force	L Vitor Belfort	KO/TKO Punches	1	0:52	0 0	2 15	0 1	0 0
Dec. 07, 1996	UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96	L Don Frye	SUB Rear Naked Choke	1	1:22	0 0	13 6	0 0	0 2
Dec. 07, 1996	UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96	W Steve Nelmark	KO/TKO Punch	1	1:03	1 0	9 2	1 0	0 0
Dec. 07, 1996	UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96	W Cal Worsham	KO/TKO Punches	1	2:51	0 0	4 5	0 0	1 0
Sep. 20, 1996	UFC 11: The Proving Ground	L Scott Ferrozzo	U-DEC	2	3:00	0 0	21 60	0 0	0 0
Sep. 20, 1996	UFC 11: The Proving Ground	W Sam Adkins	SUB Forearm Choke	1	2:06	0 0	8 0	1 0	1 0
Dec. 16, 1995	UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95	L Dan Severn	U-DEC	1	18:00	0 0	3 57	0 1	0 0
Dec. 16, 1995	UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95	W Steve Jennum	SUB Neck Crank	1	1:14	0 0	1 0	1 0	1 0
Jul. 14, 1995	UFC 6: Clash of the Titans	L Oleg Taktarov	SUB Rear Naked Choke	1	17:45	0 0	17 4	2 0	1 4
Jul. 14, 1995	UFC 6: Clash of the Titans	W Paul Varelans	KO/TKO Punches	1	1:53	0 0	14 1	1 0	0 0
Jul. 14, 1995	UFC 6: Clash of the Titans	W John Matua	KO/TKO Punches	1	0:20	2 0	7 0	0 0	0 0

Fight data compiled from public statistical sources (ufcstats.com) and Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). OctagonStats is an independent database, not affiliated with UFC / TKO Group.