David Abbott

"Tank"

MMA Record: 10-15-0
UFC Record: 8-10-0
Weight Class: Heavyweight

David Abbott "Tank" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: David Abbott has 8 wins in the UFC. David Abbott lands an average of 1.35 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.07 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

18
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

David Abbott, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 10 wins, 15 losses, and no draws in his career. He primarily fought in the heavyweight division, weighing 265 lbs. Standing at 6' 0", he demonstrated a versatile stance, switching between stances during fights. In terms of performance statistics, Abbott averaged 1.35 significant strikes per minute and maintained a striking accuracy of 30%. However, he absorbed an average of 3.55 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 38%. He attempted no submissions during his UFC career on average. In grappling exchanges, Abbott managed to execute approximately one takedown every 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 33%. A notable victory for Abbott was against Steve Jennum, who had an ELO rating of 1041 at the time. His most recent fight took place on November 21, 2003. In his five most recent fights, he faced Hugo Duarte, Pedro Rizzo, Frank Mir, Kimo Leopoldo, and Wesley Correira. The victories came against Duarte via a knockout, while the remaining four bouts resulted in losses for Abbott.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1041

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 0'
Weight
Heavyweight
Reach
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Stance
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Date of Birth
Apr 26 1965
Age
60
Peak ELO
1062
ELO Rank
1276 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
288-163-8
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1037.8
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
998.4

Performance Statistics

SLpM
1.35
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
30%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.55
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
38%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.07
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
33%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

David Abbott Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2003-11-21 UFC 45: Revolution Wesley Correira KO/TKO 1 2:14 Loss
2003-06-06 UFC 43: Meltdown Kimo Leopoldo SUB Arm Triangle 1 1:59 Loss
2003-02-28 UFC 41: Onslaught Frank Mir SUB Toe Hold 1 0:46 Loss
1998-10-16 UFC - Ultimate Brazil Pedro Rizzo KO/TKO Punch 1 8:07 Loss
1998-05-15 UFC 17: Redemption Hugo Duarte KO/TKO Punches 1 0:43 Win
1997-12-21 UFC - Ultimate Japan Yoji Anjo U-DEC 2 3:00 Win
1997-10-17 UFC 15: Collision Course Maurice Smith SUB Other 1 8:08 Loss
1997-05-30 UFC 13: The Ultimate Force Vitor Belfort KO/TKO Punches 1 0:52 Loss
1996-12-07 UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96 Steve Nelmark KO/TKO Punch 1 1:03 Win
1996-12-07 UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96 Don Frye SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 1:22 Loss
1996-12-07 UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96 Cal Worsham KO/TKO Punches 1 2:51 Win
1996-09-20 UFC 11: The Proving Ground Sam Adkins SUB Forearm Choke 1 2:06 Win
1996-09-20 UFC 11: The Proving Ground Scott Ferrozzo U-DEC 2 3:00 Loss
1995-12-16 UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95 Dan Severn U-DEC 1 18:00 Loss
1995-12-16 UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95 Steve Jennum SUB Neck Crank 1 1:14 Win
1995-07-14 UFC 6: Clash of the Titans Paul Varelans KO/TKO Punches 1 1:53 Win
1995-07-14 UFC 6: Clash of the Titans Oleg Taktarov SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 17:45 Loss
1995-07-14 UFC 6: Clash of the Titans John Matua KO/TKO Punches 1 0:20 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

David Abbott ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
18 2003-11-21 Wesley Correira 1006 Loss -16 992
17 2003-06-06 Kimo Leopoldo 983 Loss -18 1008
16 2003-02-28 Frank Mir 1025 Loss -17 1026
15 1998-10-16 Pedro Rizzo 1000 Loss -19 1043
14 1998-05-15 Hugo Duarte 1000 Win +19 1062
13 1997-12-21 Yoji Anjo 1000 Win +15 1043
12 1997-10-17 Maurice Smith 1021 Loss -17 1028
11 1997-05-30 Vitor Belfort 1043 Loss -17 1045
8 1996-12-07 Steve Nelmark 1021 Win +20 1056
9 1996-12-07 Don Frye 1115 Loss -13 1043
10 1996-12-07 Cal Worsham 1005 Win +19 1062
6 1996-09-20 Sam Adkins 1021 Win +20 1055
7 1996-09-20 Scott Ferrozzo 984 Loss -19 1036
4 1995-12-16 Dan Severn 1070 Loss -14 1013
5 1995-12-16 Steve Jennum 1041 Win +22 1035
1 1995-07-14 Paul Varelans 1000 Win +21 1021
2 1995-07-14 Oleg Taktarov 1050 Loss -15 1006
3 1995-07-14 John Matua 1000 Win +21 1027

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