Tank Abbott losses
Over 18 years as a professional, Tank Abbott has compiled a 10-15 (9) record, including three title fights. He has 15 losses, three of them in title fights.
15. Tank Abbott loses to Ruben Villareal via KO
On April 13, 2013 Tank Abbott fought Ruben Villareal for the vacant KOTC Superfight heavyweight title. Abbott was 47 years old with a record of 10-14, and Villareal was 0 with a record of 0-0. Abbott was coming off a win. Villareal stopped Abbott via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
14. Tank Abbott loses to Kimbo Slice via KO in 43 seconds
On February 16, 2008 Tank Abbott faced Kimbo Slice in a heavyweight bout. Abbott was 42 years old with a record of 9-13, and Slice was 34 with a record of 1-0. Abbott was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Slice was coming off a win. Slice stopped Abbott via KO in the 1st round.
13. Tank Abbott loses to Gary Turner via KO
On April 21, 2007 Tank Abbott faced Gary Turner in a heavyweight bout. Abbott was 41 years old with a record of 9-12, and Turner was 36 with a record of 1-0-1. Abbott was on a 2-fight losing streak. Turner stopped Abbott via TKO in the 1st round.
12. Tank Abbott loses to Paul Buentello via KO in 43 seconds
On October 7, 2006 Tank Abbott faced Paul Buentello in a heavyweight bout. Abbott was 41 years old with a record of 9-11, and Buentello was 32 with a record of 22-9. Abbott was coming off a loss, while Buentello was coming off a win. Buentello stopped Abbott via KO in the 1st round.
11. Tank Abbott loses to Hidehiko Yoshida via KO
On August 28, 2005 Tank Abbott faced Hidehiko Yoshida in a middleweight bout. Abbott was 40 years old with a record of 9-10, and Yoshida was 35 with a record of 4-3-1. Abbott was coming off a win, while Yoshida was on a 2-fight losing streak. Yoshida submitted Abbott via single wing choke in the 1st round.
10. Tank Abbott loses to Wesley Correira via KO
On November 21, 2003 Tank Abbott faced Wesley Correira in a heavyweight bout. Abbott was 38 years old with a record of 8-9, and Correira was 25 with a record of 12-4. Abbott was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Correira was on a 5-fight winning streak. Correira stopped Abbott via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Tank Abbott loses to Kimo Leopoldo via KO
On June 6, 2003 Tank Abbott faced Kimo Leopoldo in a heavyweight bout. Abbott was 38 years old with a record of 8-8, and Leopoldo was 35 with a record of 9-3-1. Abbott was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Leopoldo was coming off a win. Leopoldo submitted Abbott via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
8. Tank Abbott loses to Frank Mir via KO in 45 seconds
On February 28, 2003 Tank Abbott faced Frank Mir in a heavyweight bout. Abbott was 37 years old with a record of 8-7, and Mir was 23 with a record of 4-1. Both Abbott and Mir were coming off a loss. Mir submitted Abbott via toe hold in the 1st round.
7. Tank Abbott loses to Pedro Rizzo via KO
On October 16, 1998 Tank Abbott faced Pedro Rizzo in a heavyweight bout. Abbott was 33 years old with a record of 8-6, and Rizzo was 24 with a record of 5-0. Abbott was on a 2-fight winning streak and Rizzo was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Rizzo stopped Abbott via KO in the 1st round.
6. Tank Abbott loses to Maurice Smith via KO
On October 17, 1997 Tank Abbott fought Maurice Smith for the UFC heavyweight title. Abbott was 32 years old with a record of 6-5, and Smith was 35 with a record of 6-7. Abbott was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Smith was on a 2-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Abbott via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Tank Abbott loses to Vitor Belfort via KO in 52 seconds
On May 30, 1997 Tank Abbott faced Vitor Belfort in a heavyweight bout. Abbott was 32 years old with a record of 6-4, and Belfort was 20 with a record of 3-0. Abbott was coming off a loss, while Belfort was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Belfort stopped Abbott via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Tank Abbott loses to Don Frye via KO
On December 7, 1996 Tank Abbott faced Don Frye. Abbott was 31 years old with a record of 6-3, and Frye was 31 with a record of 9-1. Abbott was on a 2-fight winning streak and Frye was on a 3-fight winning streak. Frye submitted Abbott via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. Tank Abbott loses to Scott Ferrozzo via unanimous decision
On September 20, 1996 Tank Abbott faced Scott Ferrozzo. Abbott was 31 years old with a record of 4-2, and Ferrozzo was 31 with a record of 2-1. Abbott was coming off a win and Ferrozzo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Abbott lost via unanimous decision.
2. Tank Abbott loses to Dan Severn via unanimous decision
On December 16, 1995 Tank Abbott faced Dan Severn. Abbott was 30 years old with a record of 3-1, and Severn was 37 with a record of 6-2. Both Abbott and Severn were coming off a win. Abbott lost via unanimous decision.
1. Tank Abbott loses to Oleg Taktarov via KO
On July 14, 1995 Tank Abbott fought Oleg Taktarov for the vacant UFC 6 Tournament title. Abbott was 30 years old with a record of 2-0, and Taktarov was 27 with a record of 6-1. Abbott was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Taktarov was on a 2-fight winning streak. Taktarov submitted Abbott via rear naked choke in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.