Tank Abbott is one of the pioneers of modern day MMA. While he did not invent the sport and wasn’t even close to being one of the first pit fighters out there, he was one of the most popular fighters. He played a huge role in bringing cage fighting to the fore front of todays society. His popularity among fans helped bring visibility to MMA. He and many of the other big names such as Kimbo Slice, Ken Shamrock, Royce Gracie and even Brock Lesnar, are responsible for the huge growth of the sport of MMA. Here is a little highlight video on good old Tank Abbott.