Tank Abbott, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Tank Abbott

American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler

Date of Birth: 26-Apr-1965

Place of Birth: Huntington Beach, California, United States

Profession: mixed martial artist, professional wrestler

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

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.
He has described his fighting style, which he developed brawling in the bars and streets of Huntington Beach, California, 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.