David Abbott “Tank”
Heavyweight · ORCA rating 41/100 · peak 56 · Grappler · 8–10 in 18 graded UFC bouts
ORCA analysis
David Abbott finished with an ORCA rating of 41 (career peak 56); without a recent bout, David Abbott sits off the current Heavyweight board. The profile peaks in grappling defence: 75 (control time conceded, seconds per minute 96). The weak side is striking defence, which grades 31, with opponent strike accuracy allowed grading 0. 7 of 8 UFC wins came inside the distance (5 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission).
Grades
| Family | Grade | Heavyweight rank | Best reliable sub-grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking offence | 46 | — | — |
| Striking defence | 31 | — | Opponent strike accuracy allowed 0 |
| Grappling offence | 60 | — | Control time, seconds per minute 4 |
| Grappling defence | 75 | — | Control time conceded, seconds per minute 96 |
Strongest sub-grade: Control time conceded, seconds per minute 96. Weakest: Opponent strike accuracy allowed 0.
Profile
- Division
- Heavyweight
- ORCA rating
- 41 (peak 56)
- UFC record
- 8–10
- Graded UFC bouts
- 18
- Style
- Grappler
- Age
- 61
- Height
- 6′0″ (183 cm)
- Stance
- Switch
Career stats
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 2.42
- Significant strike accuracy: 45%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 2.64
- Significant strike defence: 35%
- Takedowns landed per 15 minutes: 2.16
- Takedown accuracy: 62%
- Takedown defence: 71%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.95
Fight history
- 2003-11-21 · L vs Wesley Correira · TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · UFC 45: Revolution
- 2003-06-06 · L vs Kimo Leopoldo · Submission · UFC 43: Meltdown
- 2003-02-28 · L vs Frank Mir · Submission · UFC 41: Onslaught
- 1998-10-16 · L vs Pedro Rizzo · KO/TKO · UFC - Ultimate Brazil
- 1998-05-15 · W vs Hugo Duarte · KO/TKO · UFC 17: Redemption
- 1997-12-21 · W vs Yoji Anjo · Decision - Unanimous · UFC - Ultimate Japan
- 1997-10-17 · L vs Maurice Smith · Submission · UFC 15: Collision Course
- 1997-05-30 · L vs Vitor Belfort · KO/TKO · UFC 13: The Ultimate Force
- 1996-12-07 · L vs Don Frye · Submission · UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96
- 1996-12-07 · W vs Steve Nelmark · KO/TKO · UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96
- 1996-12-07 · W vs Cal Worsham · KO/TKO · UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96
- 1996-09-20 · L vs Scott Ferrozzo · Decision - Unanimous · UFC 11: The Proving Ground
- 1996-09-20 · W vs Sam Adkins · Submission · UFC 11: The Proving Ground
- 1995-12-16 · L vs Dan Severn · Decision - Unanimous · UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95
- 1995-12-16 · W vs Steve Jennum · Submission · UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95
- 1995-07-14 · L vs Oleg Taktarov · Submission · UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
- 1995-07-14 · W vs Paul Varelans · KO/TKO · UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
- 1995-07-14 · W vs John Matua · KO/TKO · UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
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