David L. Abbott
Encyclopedia
David Lee Abbott is an American
mixed martial arts
fighter and former professional wrestler
. He has described his fighting style, which he developed brawling in the bars and streets of Huntington Beach, California
, as "street fighting
". Abbott was the first fighter to regularly wear what would be known as traditional MMA gloves in the UFC.
(UFC). Abbott made his mixed martial arts debut in 1995 at UFC 6
Clash of the Titans in Casper, Wyoming
. In his opening fight, he knocked out
John Matua, who weighed 400 lb, in 18 seconds. Later that night he fought Oleg Taktarov
for over 17 minutes before succumbing to a rear naked choke
. Both men collapsed in exhaustion after the fight, and Taktarov had to be carried out of the cage.
In his first 4 UFC tournament appearances, Abbott advanced at least 1 round in all of them. Around the same time the UFC began switching away from the tournament format, his fortunes declined, as he won only 2 of 5 bouts in '97-'98 before retiring from MMA. Tank still fights on the B-level circuit, provided there will be beer at the event and that his bar tab is covered by the promoter.
, defeating Jon Favreau
's character, the billionaire Pete Becker, who was dating Monica at the time.
(WCW); initially he was brought in as an opponent for Goldberg
, on the understanding he was a "legitimate" fighter—who could render any opponent unconscious with a single punch, which became his wrestling finisher, 'The Phantom Right'—and could boost Goldberg's reputation. This feud
, however, never developed.
Mere days prior to the Souled Out pay-per-view in 2000, WCW head writer Vince Russo
was given the responsibility of booking a match to crown a new WCW World Heavyweight Champion. This came at the news that both WCW Champion Bret Hart
and Jeff Jarrett
, two of the company's top performers, were injured and could not participate at the event. To the dismay of company officials, Russo suggested having the mid-card Abbott win the Championship albeit only to hold it briefly. The scenario would not take place, and Russo was consequently released from WCW while other bookers composed the Souled Out card. Abbott instead faced Jerry Flynn
, a legitimate black belt
in taekwondo
and defeated him at the pay-per-view.
He was then featured in segments with the boy band
parody
stable, 3 Count
as their "biggest fan". He began feuding with the stable after they would not let him join the band; the feud ended when Abbott was released from WCW.
, Kimo Leopoldo
and Wesley "Cabbage" Correira
. He later defeated Cabbage by K.O. in a rematch. Abbott would lose several more matches in regional shows.
In February 2008, he had a first round knockout loss to Kimbo Slice
at Elite XC's Street Certified event.
His next fight against Mike Bourke on February 13, 2009 at The Selland Arena in Fresno
, California—was a part of the Valentine's Eve Massacre Event. Abbott knocked out Bourke in the first round and secured a victory for the first time in nearly four years.
Abbott rematched with Scott Ferrozzo
on October 30, 2011 winning by decision after a 15 minute round followed by a 3 minute overtime period.
On November 5th, Tank Abbott had a rematch of sorts with Kimo Leopoldo
when they participate in a celebrity boxing match that took place at The Avalon in Hollywood, California. It consisted of three one minute rounds and it is unclear who won at the end of the match and currently unknown what decision the judges scoring the bout came to.
movie Every Which Way but Loose.
King Of Backyard fights
decision
|Win
|align=center|10–14
|
Mike Bourke
|KO (punch)
|War Gods/Ken Shamrock
: Valentine's Eve Massacre
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:29
|Fresno, California
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|9–14
|
Kimbo Slice
|KO (punches)
|EliteXC: Street Certified
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:43
|Miami, Florida
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|9–13
|
Gary Turner
|TKO (punches)
|Cage Rage 21
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:27
|London
, England
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|9-12
| Paul Buentello
|KO (punch)
|Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:43
|Fresno, California
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|9–11
|
Hidehiko Yoshida
|Submission (gi choke)
|PRIDE Final Conflict 2005
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|7:40
|Saitama, Japan
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|9–10
| Wesley Correira
|KO (punch)
|Rumble on the Rock 7
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:23
|Honolulu, Hawaii
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|8–10
| Wesley Correira
|TKO (cut)
|UFC 45
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:14
|Uncasville, Connecticut
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|8–9
| Kimo Leopoldo
|Submission (arm triangle choke)
|UFC 43
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:59
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|8–8
| Frank Mir
|Submission (toe hold)
|UFC 41
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:46
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|8–7
|
Pedro Rizzo
|KO (punch)
|UFC Brazil
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|8:07
|São Paulo, Brazil
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|8–6
| Hugo Duarte
|TKO (punches)
|UFC 17
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:43
|Mobile, Alabama
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|7–6
| Yoji Anjo
|Decision
|UFC Japan
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|15:00
|Yokohama, Japan
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|6–6
| Maurice Smith
|Submission (punches)
|UFC 15
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|8:08
|Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
, United States
|For UFC Heavyweight Championship.
|-
|Loss
|align=center|6–5
| Vitor Belfort
|KO (punches)
|UFC 13
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:52
|Augusta, Georgia
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|6–4
| Don Frye
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|UU 96
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:22
|Birmingham, Alabama
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|6–3
| Steve Nelmark
|KO
|UU 96
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:03
|Birmingham, Alabama
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|5–3
| Cal Worsham
|Submission (punches)
|UU 96
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:51
|Birmingham, Alabama
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|4–3
| Scott Ferrozzo
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 11
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|15:00
|Augusta, Georgia
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|4–2
| Sam Adkins
|Submission (forearm choke)
|UFC 11
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:06
|Augusta, Georgia
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|3–2
| Dan Severn
|Decision (unanimous)
|UU 95
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|18:00
|Denver, Colorado
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|3–1
| Steve Jennum
|Submission (neck crank)
|UU 95
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:14
|Denver, Colorado
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|2–1
|
Oleg Taktarov
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|UFC 6
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|17:47
|Casper, Wyoming
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|2–0
| Paul Varelans
|TKO (punches)
|UFC 6
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:53
|Casper, Wyoming
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|1–0
| John Matua
|KO (punches)
|UFC 6
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:18
|Casper, Wyoming
, United States
|
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mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
fighter and former professional wrestler
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
. He has described his fighting style, which he developed brawling in the bars and streets of Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County in Southern California. According to the 2010 census, the city population was 189,992; making it the largest beach city in Orange County in terms of population...
, as "street fighting
Street fighting
Street fighting is a colloquial term used to denote unsanctioned, illegal in some countries, hand-to-hand fighting in public places, between individuals or groups of people....
". Abbott was the first fighter to regularly wear what would be known as traditional MMA gloves in the UFC.
Mixed martial arts career (1995–1998)
Abbott was a frequent participant in the Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
(UFC). Abbott made his mixed martial arts debut in 1995 at UFC 6
UFC 6
UFC 6: Clash of the Titans was the sixth mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on July 14, 1995, at the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming. The event was seen live on pay per view in the United States, and later released on home video.-History:UFC 6 featured the...
Clash of the Titans in Casper, Wyoming
Casper, Wyoming
Casper is the county seat of Natrona County, Wyoming, United States.. Casper is the second-largest city in Wyoming , according to the 2010 census, with a population of 55,316...
. In his opening fight, he knocked out
Knocked Out
"Knocked Out" is the first song Paula Abdul Recorded and the first single, released in 1988 from the album Forever Your Girl. It was written by Babyface, L.A. Reid and Daryl Simmons and produced in early 1988 by the former two.-Song information:...
John Matua, who weighed 400 lb, in 18 seconds. Later that night he fought Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Nikolaevich Taktarov is a retired Russian mixed martial artist and actor. He is a practitioner of Sambo and Judo and has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pride Fighting Championships. Taktarov was the UFC 6 tournament champion and holds notable wins over Marco Ruas and David...
for over 17 minutes before succumbing to a rear naked choke
Rear naked choke
The Rear naked choke is a chokehold in martial arts applied from an opponent's back. Depending on the context, the term may refer to one of two variations of the technique, either arm can be used to apply the choke in both cases...
. Both men collapsed in exhaustion after the fight, and Taktarov had to be carried out of the cage.
In his first 4 UFC tournament appearances, Abbott advanced at least 1 round in all of them. Around the same time the UFC began switching away from the tournament format, his fortunes declined, as he won only 2 of 5 bouts in '97-'98 before retiring from MMA. Tank still fights on the B-level circuit, provided there will be beer at the event and that his bar tab is covered by the promoter.
Acting career
In 1997, Abbott appeared as a UFC fighter in the TV show FriendsFriends
Friends is an American sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994 to May 6, 2004. The series revolves around a group of friends in Manhattan. The series was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
, defeating Jon Favreau
Jon Favreau
Jonathan Kolia "Jon" Favreau is an American actor, screenwriter, film director and comedian. As an actor, he is best known for his roles in Rudy, Swingers , Very Bad Things, and The Break-Up. His notable directorial efforts include Elf, Iron Man and its sequel, and Cowboys & Aliens...
's character, the billionaire Pete Becker, who was dating Monica at the time.
Professional wrestling career (1999–2001)
Abbott worked as a professional wrestler with World Championship WrestlingWorld Championship Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling, Inc. was an American professional wrestling promotion which existed from 1988 to 2001. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, it began as a regional promotion affiliated with the National Wrestling Alliance , named Jim Crockett Promotions until November 1988, when Ted Turner and...
(WCW); initially he was brought in as an opponent for Goldberg
Bill Goldberg
Goldberg earned a scholarship to play for the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team where he served as a defensive tackle. He was taken in the 11th round, with the 302nd overall selection, in the 1990 NFL Draft....
, on the understanding he was a "legitimate" fighter—who could render any opponent unconscious with a single punch, which became his wrestling finisher, 'The Phantom Right'—and could boost Goldberg's reputation. This feud
Feud (professional wrestling)
A professional wrestling feud is a staged rivalry between multiple wrestlers or alliances of wrestlers. They are integrated into ongoing storylines, particularly in events which are televised...
, however, never developed.
Mere days prior to the Souled Out pay-per-view in 2000, WCW head writer Vince Russo
Vince Russo
Vincent James "Vince" Russo is an American creative writer and author, well known for his work in the professional wrestling industry. He is notable for his tenure with World Wrestling Federation, World Championship Wrestling and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling...
was given the responsibility of booking a match to crown a new WCW World Heavyweight Champion. This came at the news that both WCW Champion Bret Hart
Bret Hart
Bret Hart is a Canadian on-screen personality, writer, actor and Semi-retired professional wrestler. Like others in the Hart wrestling family, Hart has an amateur wrestling background, including wrestling at Ernest Manning High School and Mount Royal College...
and Jeff Jarrett
Jeff Jarrett
Jeffrey Leonard Jarrett is an American professional wrestler and wrestling promoter. He is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , an organization he co-founded along with his father and in which he holds some stock but not total control...
, two of the company's top performers, were injured and could not participate at the event. To the dismay of company officials, Russo suggested having the mid-card Abbott win the Championship albeit only to hold it briefly. The scenario would not take place, and Russo was consequently released from WCW while other bookers composed the Souled Out card. Abbott instead faced Jerry Flynn
Jerry Flynn
William Brenneman is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Jerry Flynn. Known for his martial arts gimmick and "mullet" hairstyle, he worked in Japanese wrestling promotions and for World Championship Wrestling in the late 1990s.-Professional wrestling:Jerry Flynn's...
, a legitimate black belt
Black belt (martial arts)
In martial arts, the black belt is a way to describe a graduate of a field where a practitioner's level is often marked by the color of the belt. The black belt is commonly the highest belt color used and denotes a degree of competence. It is often associated with a teaching grade though...
in taekwondo
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "path"...
and defeated him at the pay-per-view.
He was then featured in segments with the boy band
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
parody
Parody
A parody , in current usage, is an imitative work created to mock, comment on, or trivialise an original work, its subject, author, style, or some other target, by means of humorous, satiric or ironic imitation...
stable, 3 Count
3 Count
3 Count was a professional wrestling stable in World Championship Wrestling which formed in 1999. The group consisted of Shane Helms, Shannon Moore and Evan Karagias and they were given a boy band gimmick. For a brief time, Tank Abbott was added to the group as a manager and...
as their "biggest fan". He began feuding with the stable after they would not let him join the band; the feud ended when Abbott was released from WCW.
Mixed martial arts career (2003 - present)
Abbott waged an unsuccessful UFC comeback in the mid 2000's, losing fights to Frank MirFrank Mir
Francisco Santos Miranda is an American mixed martial artist, as well as a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kenpō Karate, who competes in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion and a former UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion...
, Kimo Leopoldo
Kimo Leopoldo
Kimo Leopoldo , or simply Kimo, is an American mixed martial artist. He made his MMA debut at UFC 3 in 1994 losing to Royce Gracie by submission. Kimo's fighting style has been described as freestyle, with a mixture of striking and grappling techniques.He was credited with a black belt in Taekwondo...
and Wesley "Cabbage" Correira
Wesley Correira
Wesley "Cabbage" Correira is an American mixed martial artist. He trains with BJ Penn in Hilo, Hawaii at BJ Penn MMA.-Biography:...
. He later defeated Cabbage by K.O. in a rematch. Abbott would lose several more matches in regional shows.
In February 2008, he had a first round knockout loss to Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice
Kevin Ferguson , better known as Kimbo Slice, is a Bahamian-American boxer, mixed martial artist and occasional actor...
at Elite XC's Street Certified event.
His next fight against Mike Bourke on February 13, 2009 at The Selland Arena in Fresno
Fresno
Fresno is the fifth largest city in California.Fresno may also refer to:-Places:Colombia* Fresno, TolimaSpain* Fresno, a ghost village in Nidáliga, Valle de Sedano, Burgos* Aldea del Fresno, Madrid* Fresno de la Vega, Ribera del Esla, León...
, California—was a part of the Valentine's Eve Massacre Event. Abbott knocked out Bourke in the first round and secured a victory for the first time in nearly four years.
Abbott rematched with Scott Ferrozzo
Scott Ferrozzo
Scott Ferrozzo is a retired American mixed martial artist. He is perhaps best known for his fights in the early days of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-UFC career:...
on October 30, 2011 winning by decision after a 15 minute round followed by a 3 minute overtime period.
On November 5th, Tank Abbott had a rematch of sorts with Kimo Leopoldo
Kimo Leopoldo
Kimo Leopoldo , or simply Kimo, is an American mixed martial artist. He made his MMA debut at UFC 3 in 1994 losing to Royce Gracie by submission. Kimo's fighting style has been described as freestyle, with a mixture of striking and grappling techniques.He was credited with a black belt in Taekwondo...
when they participate in a celebrity boxing match that took place at The Avalon in Hollywood, California. It consisted of three one minute rounds and it is unclear who won at the end of the match and currently unknown what decision the judges scoring the bout came to.
Nickname
Abbott claims his nickname of “Tank” was given to him by UFC officials after the character of “Tank Murdock“ from the 1978 Clint EastwoodClint Eastwood
Clinton "Clint" Eastwood, Jr. is an American film actor, director, producer, composer and politician. Eastwood first came to prominence as a supporting cast member in the TV series Rawhide...
movie Every Which Way but Loose.
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting ChampionshipThe Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
- UFC 6 Tournament Runner-Up
- Ultimate Ultimate 1996 Tournament Runner-Up
- Ultimate Ultimate 1995 SemifinalistUltimate Ultimate 1995-External links:***...
- Viewer's Choice AwardUFC 45UFC 45: Revolution was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on 21 November 2003, at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut...
Mixed martial arts record
win {vs Scott Ferrozzo} Portland OregonKing Of Backyard fights
decision
|Win
|align=center|10–14
|
Mike Bourke|KO (punch)
|War Gods/Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock
Kenneth Wayne Shamrock is an American mixed martial arts fighter, UFC Hall of Famer and professional wrestler...
: Valentine's Eve Massacre
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:29
|Fresno, California
Fresno, California
Fresno is a city in central California, United States, the county seat of Fresno County. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 510,365, making it the fifth largest city in California, the largest inland city in California, and the 34th largest in the nation...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|9–14
|
Kimbo SliceKimbo Slice
Kevin Ferguson , better known as Kimbo Slice, is a Bahamian-American boxer, mixed martial artist and occasional actor...
|KO (punches)
|EliteXC: Street Certified
EliteXC: Street Certified
EliteXC: Street Certified was a mixed martial arts event promoted by EliteXC scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at the BankUnited Center in Miami, Florida. The main card aired live on Showtime at 10p.m. EST...
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:43
|Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|9–13
|
Gary TurnerGary Turner
Gary "Two Horns" Turner is an English professional kickboxer and mixed martial artist who fought in the Cage Rage and K-1 promotions. Turner was the K-1 UK Grand Prix champion in 2003 and 2004...
|TKO (punches)
|Cage Rage 21
Cage Rage 21
Cage Rage 21: Judgement Day was a mixed martial arts event held by the Cage Rage Championships on April 21, 2007 at the Wembley Arena in London, England. It was televised on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom and Ion Television in the United States....
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:27
|London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|9-12
|
Paul BuentelloPaul Buentello
|-| Loss|align=center| 29–14| Cole Konrad| Decision | Bellator 48| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States| Non-title bout.|-| Win|align=center| 29–13| Kerry Schall| Decision...
|KO (punch)
|Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello
Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello
Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello was a mixed martial arts event held on October 7 2006. The event was held by Strikeforce and took place at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. This event featured the debut of future UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez.- Results :*Heavyweight bout: Tank...
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:43
|Fresno, California
Fresno, California
Fresno is a city in central California, United States, the county seat of Fresno County. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 510,365, making it the fifth largest city in California, the largest inland city in California, and the 34th largest in the nation...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align=center|9–11
|
Hidehiko YoshidaHidehiko Yoshida
is a Japanese gold-medalist judoka and retired mixed martial artist. He is a long time veteran of Japan's Pride Fighting Championships, competing in the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions, also managing to fight in the semi-finals in the Pride 2003 Middleweight Grand Prix...
|Submission (gi choke)
|PRIDE Final Conflict 2005
PRIDE Final Conflict 2005
Pride Final Conflict 2005 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Pride Fighting Championships. This event featured the much anticipated heavyweight title fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Mirko Cro Cop and also the final round of the 2005 Middleweight Tournament...
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|7:40
|Saitama, Japan
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|9–10
|
Wesley CorreiraWesley Correira
Wesley "Cabbage" Correira is an American mixed martial artist. He trains with BJ Penn in Hilo, Hawaii at BJ Penn MMA.-Biography:...
|KO (punch)
|Rumble on the Rock 7
Rumble on the Rock 7
Rumble on the Rock 7 was an mixed martial arts event held by Rumble on the Rock on May 7, 2005 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.-Results: Thales Leites vs. Adam RolandLeites defeated Roland via Submission in round 1 at 0:49 Allan Goes vs. Chris West...
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:23
|Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align=center|8–10
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Wesley CorreiraWesley Correira
Wesley "Cabbage" Correira is an American mixed martial artist. He trains with BJ Penn in Hilo, Hawaii at BJ Penn MMA.-Biography:...
|TKO (cut)
|UFC 45
UFC 45
UFC 45: Revolution was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on 21 November 2003, at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut...
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:14
|Uncasville, Connecticut
Uncasville, Connecticut
Uncasville is an area in the town of Montville, Connecticut. The area traditionally known as Uncasville is a village in southeastern Montville, at the mouth of the Oxoboxo River...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|8–9
|
Kimo LeopoldoKimo Leopoldo
Kimo Leopoldo , or simply Kimo, is an American mixed martial artist. He made his MMA debut at UFC 3 in 1994 losing to Royce Gracie by submission. Kimo's fighting style has been described as freestyle, with a mixture of striking and grappling techniques.He was credited with a black belt in Taekwondo...
|Submission (arm triangle choke)
|UFC 43
UFC 43
UFC 43: Meltdown was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 6, 2003, at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas...
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:59
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align=center|8–8
|
Frank MirFrank Mir
Francisco Santos Miranda is an American mixed martial artist, as well as a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kenpō Karate, who competes in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion and a former UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion...
|Submission (toe hold)
|UFC 41
UFC 41
- External links:* * * *...
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:46
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align=center|8–7
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Pedro RizzoPedro Rizzo
Pedro Augusto Rizzo is an Brazilian mixed martial artist and Muay Thai fighter. He has a professional MMA record of 19–9–0 as of July 17, 2010. He holds notable victories over former UFC Champions Mark Coleman, Dan Severn, Josh Barnett, Andrei Arlovski, Ricco Rodriguez and Ken Shamrock.-Mixed...
|KO (punch)
|UFC Brazil
UFC Brazil
UFC Brazil: Ultimate Brazil was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship in São Paulo, Brazil on October 16th, 1998...
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|align=center|1
|align=center|8:07
|São Paulo, Brazil
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|Win
|align=center|8–6
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Hugo Duarte|TKO (punches)
|UFC 17
UFC 17
-External links:**...
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:43
|Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, Alabama
Mobile is the third most populous city in the Southern US state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County. It is located on the Mobile River and the central Gulf Coast of the United States. The population within the city limits was 195,111 during the 2010 census. It is the largest...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|7–6
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Yoji AnjoYoji Anjo
, is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He was born in Suginami, Japan on December 31, 1969.-Professional wrestling career:...
|Decision
|UFC Japan
UFC Japan
UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 21, 1997, in Yokohama, Japan...
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|align=center|1
|align=center|15:00
|Yokohama, Japan
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|Loss
|align=center|6–6
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Maurice Smith|Submission (punches)
|UFC 15
UFC 15
UFC 15: Collision Course was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 17, 1997, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The event was seen live on pay per view in the United States, and later released on home video.-History:...
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|align=center|1
|align=center|8:08
|Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Bay Saint Louis is a city located in Hancock County, Mississippi. It is part of the Gulfport–Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,209. It is the county seat of Hancock County...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|For UFC Heavyweight Championship.
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|Loss
|align=center|6–5
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Vitor BelfortVitor Belfort
Vítor Vieira Belfort is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Belfort was born in Rio de Janeiro and studied jiu-jitsu with the Gracie family, namely Carlson Gracie. He received a black belt under Carlson and currently trains with Xtreme Couture, fighting in...
|KO (punches)
|UFC 13
UFC 13
-External links:***...
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:52
|Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta is a consolidated city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located along the Savannah River. As of the 2010 census, the Augusta–Richmond County population was 195,844 not counting the unconsolidated cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align=center|6–4
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Don FryeDon Frye
Donald Frye is a retired American mixed martial artist, actor, and professional wrestler. Frye rose to fame fighting in early Ultimate Fighting Championship events, winning the UFC 8 and Ultimate Ultimate 96 tournaments...
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|UU 96
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:22
|Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|6–3
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Steve Nelmark|KO
|UU 96
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:03
|Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|5–3
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Cal WorshamCal Worsham
Cal Worsham is an American mixed martial arts fighter and former corrections officer. He is an early pioneer of mixed martial arts having competed in one of the earliest modern events...
|Submission (punches)
|UU 96
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:51
|Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align=center|4–3
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Scott FerrozzoScott Ferrozzo
Scott Ferrozzo is a retired American mixed martial artist. He is perhaps best known for his fights in the early days of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-UFC career:...
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 11
UFC 11
UFC 11: The Proving Ground was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 20th, 1996, at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Georgia...
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|align=center|1
|align=center|15:00
|Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta is a consolidated city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located along the Savannah River. As of the 2010 census, the Augusta–Richmond County population was 195,844 not counting the unconsolidated cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|4–2
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Sam AdkinsSam Adkins
Samuel Adam Adkins is a former professional American football player. He attended Cleveland High School in Reseda, CA and Wichita State University. He played for the NFL Seattle Seahawks from 1977–1983, and is the only member of the Seahawks to wear the number 12...
|Submission (forearm choke)
|UFC 11
UFC 11
UFC 11: The Proving Ground was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 20th, 1996, at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Georgia...
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:06
|Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta is a consolidated city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located along the Savannah River. As of the 2010 census, the Augusta–Richmond County population was 195,844 not counting the unconsolidated cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align=center|3–2
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Dan SevernDan Severn
Daniel DeWayne Severn is an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, notable for his success in the early years of Ultimate Fighting Championship tournaments. Severn has fought and wrestled for many mixed martial arts and professional wrestling promotions, including King of the...
|Decision (unanimous)
|UU 95
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|align=center|1
|align=center|18:00
|Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
The City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is a consolidated city-county, located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|3–1
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Steve JennumSteve Jennum
Steve Jennum is a retired American mixed martial artist and Nebraska police officer. He was the winner of the UFC 3 tournament in 1994.-Mixed martial arts career:...
|Submission (neck crank)
|UU 95
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:14
|Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
The City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is a consolidated city-county, located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align=center|2–1
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Oleg TaktarovOleg Taktarov
Oleg Nikolaevich Taktarov is a retired Russian mixed martial artist and actor. He is a practitioner of Sambo and Judo and has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pride Fighting Championships. Taktarov was the UFC 6 tournament champion and holds notable wins over Marco Ruas and David...
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|UFC 6
UFC 6
UFC 6: Clash of the Titans was the sixth mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on July 14, 1995, at the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming. The event was seen live on pay per view in the United States, and later released on home video.-History:UFC 6 featured the...
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|align=center|1
|align=center|17:47
|Casper, Wyoming
Casper, Wyoming
Casper is the county seat of Natrona County, Wyoming, United States.. Casper is the second-largest city in Wyoming , according to the 2010 census, with a population of 55,316...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|2–0
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Paul VarelansPaul Varelans
Paul Varelans is a former professional mixed martial arts fighter. He is famous for his appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship from 1995 to 1996, as well as a worked shoot fight against Taz in Extreme Championship Wrestling.-Career:...
|TKO (punches)
|UFC 6
UFC 6
UFC 6: Clash of the Titans was the sixth mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on July 14, 1995, at the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming. The event was seen live on pay per view in the United States, and later released on home video.-History:UFC 6 featured the...
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:53
|Casper, Wyoming
Casper, Wyoming
Casper is the county seat of Natrona County, Wyoming, United States.. Casper is the second-largest city in Wyoming , according to the 2010 census, with a population of 55,316...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|1–0
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John Matua|KO (punches)
|UFC 6
UFC 6
UFC 6: Clash of the Titans was the sixth mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on July 14, 1995, at the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming. The event was seen live on pay per view in the United States, and later released on home video.-History:UFC 6 featured the...
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:18
|Casper, Wyoming
Casper, Wyoming
Casper is the county seat of Natrona County, Wyoming, United States.. Casper is the second-largest city in Wyoming , according to the 2010 census, with a population of 55,316...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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