Dan Severn and Tank Abbott Full Combined Shoot Interview

Dan Severn and Tank Abbott Full Combined Shoot Interview
UFC Hall of Famer & Former WWE Superstar Dan "The Beast" Severn and MMA Pioneer and former WCW Superstar David "Tank" Abbott do an extended interview with Hannibal about both wrestling and Fighting!
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[@charlesruffing5606]

Win or lose.. Tank Abbott fights were the most exciting to watch back in the day. He made the entire arena electric.

[@bobbeezel2593]

Damn right

[@s0la.scr1ptura]

Dan Severn is such a likable guy. If anyone could be cool with Tank it’s him.

[@okbahsaleh9276]

Because no one can mess with Dan

[@stonesheeva7158]

@@okbahsaleh9276 I think Don Frye would have put in some work back in the day. Thank God they never fought because I was a fan of both. I wouldn't know who I would root for.. Probably Don tho.

[@fatasssquirrel1731]

@@stonesheeva7158 They were bestfriends, so it would have been an awkward fight but I'm sure they would have made it the best fight they could if it happened.

[@mothersuperior7942]

Dan is the Ned Flanders of strangulation.

[@Youre_Right]

You know Dan Severn is a legit badass when even Tank Abbot gives him respect for beating him.

[@jax1026]

Yup

[@paleo704]

Exactly

[@rony3646]

Dan Severn and Ken Shamrock still look like they can take care of business. The rest of the guys from that era not so much.

[@Youtuube304s]

Tbf, their all badasses. It's just a matter of degrees and the way the fight unfolds.

[@jasonmiller9292]

Wish fry was there. This would get interesting.

[@barnetthejosh]

Dan showing what clean living does for you

[@muscleman3478]

Geez truly bud, it is astounding to think how good he looks at his age. I believe he is 7 years older than Mark Coleman and looks a helluva lot better. Doesn't look like a guy that's been through 100+ fights!

[@dannygiselbach9597]

@@muscleman3478 it’s remarkable bud

[@dannygiselbach9597]

He has a hell of a positive attitude on top of that. I like both them 2 old warriors! THEY WAS TRUE WARRIORS TOO! They would hand theses guys ass to them if in the same era. FACTS!

[@knightingalesaid]

You got that right! A lot of these guys in their 50's have the body of a 90 y/o. I love all these guys. I have watched them from day one. We are now seeing the effects of such a brutal competition. The modern day gladiators.

[@igor.c4455]

Looks like Paul Newman on steroids

[@mikebrady86]

Tank is such a charcter..dan has a permanent smile listening to him talk.

[@jipsumies3435]

👋

[@kendishman6291]

For sure! Love these guys

[@NoFaceCobain]

Respect to both legends no one will ever be like Tank Abbott or Dan Severn again

[@PetitLouplechat]

Dan was there at the beginning of mma, Dan is still there and in shape nearly thirty years after, it's incredible.... That guy has found the fountain of youth

[@RAVETOR]

He never juiced!

[@Mistertbones]

Two legit tough men.

[@bullybar4078]

Never heard Tank speak. What an eclectic, friendly gentlemen. Look at how these men conduct themselves and respect each other. You can sense the wisdom, honor, and satisfaction they've accumulated over the years. All those battles.... amazing men

[@professoredit]

He was a total dick to everyone back in the 90s.

[@terrysmith4889]

youve got some serious recording issues going on. something is causing hum and noise and when the camera guy talks he sounds distorted. might need to balance your levels and check your cable or something

[@zancraft7865]

Evidently you never heard him on old interviews, he was a beast! He talked total shit. He was actually an asshole. You gotta love Tank! he was everyone's hero back in the day! Never shook hands with the people or fans, He was the bad guy like in Wrestling!

[@andy-mb3nn]

Tank was pretty much polar opposite of what you describe back in his fighting days. Arrogant, disrespectful etc. Time has a way of humbling us all I guess.

[@RockNRollJeezus]

I'm so lucky to have been alive and old enough to remember both these guys entire careers. This is so inspiring and brings out incredible gratitude from me to see them both looking so healthy and happy at this stage in their lives. #Respect

[@dannygiselbach9597]

Ol Don had no prob taking as much as he gave. Don the giant heart predator Frye. 1 of a kind in all times

[@nolanr1400]

Healthy is not the Word....

[@rdc3830]

@@nolanr1400 Thats It

[@christophertyler3425]

They're not even close and Severn is probably the most prodigious MMA fighter, ever, given his opponents and record. I give props to others and someone like Tank who goes into the Octogen, too, but I'm not quite sure how Tank has acquired the monicker of 'legend' when he lost far more often than won (?) and I know quite a bit about fighting. As with bawlroom brawling, the guy who wins is usually the one who's most apt to fire a sucker punch first and then not give a flying 'F' as to what he uses to hurt someone. So, there's even less sportsmanship there than there was in the street fighting I was involved in. Tank's quite tough, but also to my knowledge he never developed much of a ground game and if you don't have that in the MMA, you're toast. Best combination seems to be someone well trained in boxing and a master in Jiu Jitsu!

[@daveklipp2223]

You know good on Dan Severen for doing this combined interview and at Tanks home, he is a man with principles and is liked by everyone! Big shoutout to Dan!

[@MrsSlate21]

2 absolute LEGENDS! They just don't make em' like this anymore!

[@billyclub56]

Dan's longevity is incredible. Smart training, good genes, healthy living. Rare breed. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 We've lost so many

[@kamalahmed5057]

Smart training?

[@eddiespagetti8395]

@@kamalahmed5057 yes Dan trained very wisely.

[@turbomunch]

@@eddiespagetti8395 So wise training

[@miamimagicians]

Dan Severn looks 44

[@thomasmcnamee8246]

I can't get enough of Dan he is such a great guy.

[@grainsupply7563]

True American, dying breed

[@markmiller9579]

Two aging, past their prime warriors reliving their fighting past. Soft spoken , with no trash talk. Both were ferocious in the octagon, especially the street brawler Abbott, with his "fists of granite," as one announcer said. Severn had more finesse.

[@TheRmm1976]

Two of my favorite "heroes" (Dan) and "villains" (Tank) growing up!!

[@husseinosman8017]

I can't beleive how chilled Tank has become! Man, I'd love to share a drink with him one day. Bit tough as I'm in the UK.

[@michaelcollins237]

What a beautiful backdrop I know that scenery is not Pittsburgh

[@TheHannibalTV]

Agree

[@SNUBAUSA]

So much respect for you guys - the guts it took to do what you did and the athleticism - on a whole different level.

[@christophertyler3425]

They're not even close and Severn is probably the most prodigious MMA fighter, ever, given his opponents and record. I give props to others and someone like Tank who goes into the Octogen, too, but I'm not quite sure how Tank has acquired the monicker of 'legend' when he lost far more often than won (?) and I know quite a bit about fighting. As with bawlroom brawling, the guy who wins is usually the one who's most apt to fire a sucker punch first and then not give a flying 'F' as to what he uses to hurt someone. So, there's even less sportsmanship there than there was in the street fighting I was involved in. Tank's quite tough, but also to my knowledge he never developed much of a ground game and if you don't have that in the MMA, you're toast. Best combination seems to be someone well trained in boxing and a master in Jiu Jitsu!

[@alfredocaritativo9911]

My two favorite tough guys in MMA! I’m glad they made this interview after so many years.

[@camildumitrescu3703]

Tank is such a timeless classic Heel! And Severn... th opposite, really...the Athlete, the Competitor... Great Jam right here good job H!

[@danski6694]

This is what life is all about man. Respect. Coming together with a competitor - in whatever it may be, and shooting the shit and laughing about it. Great video - and God Bless these two!

[@jonchappell7975]

A lot of people don't get that!

[@curtishanlon1781]

I guess Dan is the only one who likes Tank.

[@guyanaspice6730]

true. and they look in great shape too. they sparked a new sport to usa.

[@turbomunch]

Just because it made your dick tingle doesn't mean it's what life is all about champ 🤤

[@JukeboxAlley]

All we needed was don frye in this one too! This was incredible.

[@dannygiselbach9597]

Don the man. Tank knows he can’t whip Don

[@dannygiselbach9597]

(FACT)! Jealous Tank!

[@ZACH_95_]

@@dannygiselbach9597 well he fucked him up pretty good in the fight they had. LOL

[@joshjohnson9167]

Don Frye wants nothing to do with tank, it's widely know, and doesn't hide it lmao.

[@dannygiselbach9597]

@@joshjohnson9167 Hell either one wants shit to do with fighting anymore period. They both used to be pretty damn tuff for sure.

[@stateofkansass]

This is the way to do it. Just sit em down and let ‘em interview each other!

[@TheHannibalTV]

Great guys

[@stateofkansass]

@@TheHannibalTV cool and completely true story. Their is one guy who ripped me off super bad in a business deal. A year later Dan Severn kicked his but BAD in an MMA fight. I’ve never cheered louder or harder for anything in my life. Really helped me put that deal behind me. So glad to see him doing well and enjoying life.

[@paullatham4070]

Love it!!! Thanks for putting this together Hannibal.

[@emoryandrewclay]

OMG these interviews are gold. I just watched almost 4 hours of Tank Interviews.

[@paulmurphy5244]

He's pure entertainment! Inside and outside of the ring! Never a dull moment with Tank!!!

[@machohogan]

Fantastic. A dream for any long time MMA fan to be sat there with these two legends. Incredible show. It has to feel good for these two guys to squash any beef and become (dare I say) friends.

[@bplahn39]

Can't imagine anyone legit not liking the Beast. Like the coolest grandpa ever...

[@robertg305]

Crazy to see Tank Abbott do something like this lol he’s comes a long way. I just remember his terrible sportsmanship back in the day

[@tgh223]

he was a beast

[@JohnDoe-pt7ru]

Older, wiser, and chill.

[@dalaov5258]

agreed.

[@billsimms2511]

Tanks terrible attitude back then us what made him so likable lol

[@TYT695]

I don't think Tank showed bad sportsmanship.

[@minimalistviolinist3238]

LEGENDS!!! RESPECT TO BOTH OF THESE ANIMALS

[@johnjobber2219]

Tank looks good for approaching 70

[@silversky900]

ha ha

[@mneri84]

He’s 56…

[@movinon216]

These two guys alone could still flatten an entire Bar full of knuckleheads

[@Lcky-gu2gi]

I wish Don Frye joins them these 3 dudes are Legit American Badasses

[@BillyJ-vi8df]

Man I remember the funniest quote from tank, when Dan beat him he said he felt like he was being raped by Freddy mercury. Legends these two.

[@johnwebb4292]

Loved this. Dan is still the man. Such a class act. The fact that Tank still won't accept that being held down against your will is losing without caveat is classic. Would loved to have seen him and Don face to face again. But Tank is Tank and he obviously holds grudges🤣😂. Good work.

[@Mike-ik7dl]

Great to see warriors like these two men get together talk and remember their journey. Dan is always a great interview and Dave is great as well I love his honesty very integral man much respect

[@davesampson158]

I've been following the UFC since UFC 1 back in November of 93. Watched it live with the help of my illegal descrambler box. Was never impressed with any of the fighters until UFC 6, Tanks debut. Tank was the first fighter who actually "fought" and didn't roll around on the ground hoping to submit someone by twisting their ankle. Tank was ferocious! Until Belfort came along, nobody could throw fists with Abbott... What a monster!

[@Steve-kb9jt]

Oh yeah the good old cheater box 👍👍

[@themancalledx1342]

Ha. The cheater box. The good ol days

[@yankees29]

Man I miss my cheater box!

[@MuckoMan]

Wow so cool!! Tank used to make me howl laughing. Back when he called Dan, Freddy Mercury.

[@puzzymonsta69]

😂😂😅i

[@chrisstanley81]

Hey thank Hannibal for getting this two legends of the sport to chitchat in such an open way. Really cool...

[@babasdadda]

Newcomers to ufc/mma should look at these guys carriers. The founding fathers of the sport, along with Don Frye. True legends

[@at0micwerew0lf]

Don Frye is the one guy who would make this a perfect sit down.

[@spacejockey4746]

@@at0micwerew0lf He hates Tank.

[@larryv9645]

Really enjoyed this video!! Both of these guys are so amazing. Their life, experiences, commitment, and stories could keep me glued for hours. Because of Tank's street fighting stories he would be fascinating to talk to. I'm a few years older than him and grew up in an era where you had these streets fights and bare fisted fights like in the Clint Eastwood movie where Tank got his nickname from. I was born and raised in Atlanta and we had our share of tough guys. I knew a couple of career bouncers and they were so much like Tank as far as loving to fight. One club they worked at got closed down because these two guys would not just throw you out of the bar, they'd follow you outside and beat the crap out of you. I'm looking forward to ordering Tank's books.

[@zerosum2676]

The originals! Remember watching these guys in their prime! Thanks for the interview and bringing us back to memory lane! Best of times back then.

[@thomasjusinski7286]

I guarantee you that these two guys aren't woke, they are definitely old school God bless them both.

[@TheHannibalTV]

👍

[@benheatherkrieger79]

God Damm I'm getting old!!!!

[@theofficialpeterkim]

Men among men. Loved watching them in my teenage years.

[@jamieboyd5208]

Thanks so much for this!

[@JesusSavedMeFromASuicideAtempt]

I can’t count how many times I hit rewind on tank benching 600..🙏😌

[@MichaelEhline]

Former HB resident. I remember seeing Tank and Danzig and all the cool ones when I was in Main .. we loved tank!

[@JimmyR83]

These guys are OGs I remember being like 10 years old watching them cage fight. I had no clue UFC would be so mainstream today. It was kind of creepy to watch

[@ricogonzalez7508]

Knowing the history and watching the mutual respect is a beautiful thing tank love him or hate him was part of the cement of mma

[@brians.5690]

Awesome interview. thank you

[@alexanderstrauts4365]

Thank you fellas, you’ve brought me and lots of my friends and family lots of joy

[@mrglock2313]

I saw this when it first came out. I remember thinking it's good to see them both this way and for history in the future

[@ronsilk6212]

I would love to see and hear a reunion what a whole bunch of the old time classic fights

[@mechanicjobs]

So nice to see these guys mellow and mature with age. They were both beasts in their day and I still would not want to mess with either of them.

[@jonchappell7975]

Loving the content guys

[@pauliedibbs9028]

This is just simply amazing... and very much why I love this channel. When growing up I thought these guys had to be the meanest and nastiest ever, but they are clearly *both* gentlemen of honor.

[@seebee6804]

Tank Abbott sounds like a guy who owns a Japanese shop in Palm Springs

[@smith5796]

Haha lol 😆😆

[@marcin3483]

Thanks for interviewing all those great warriors!

[@DaveAHamptonTraining]

Good video. The first UFC I watched was UFC 6. I became a life-long fan of Tanks that night. I still am. Tank reminded me of us back in the neighborhood. We trained, drank beer and fought. I'm still a fan. I would love to meet him some day. I'll be in Scottsdale and would love to get a picture with him.

[@truthbetold6496]

god damn legends both of them, first saw Dan fight in shootfighting 3 back in 1993

[@gerrittwaterlander1317]

Complete Awesomeness!!! Love Tank and met Dan Severn after fighting in Battle Creek Michigan, about 30 plus years ago. I had a great pic with D and lost it over the years. Both are great fighters. I also saw Dan and Ken Shamrock fight live in Detroit. Tank has always been one of my favorites because of his fuck you attitude!! Love you both! Greetings from Alaska!!!

[@TEE.DOGG888]

I Wanted to Thank the Person who put This on KZbin, I Really Enjoyed this Interview and I Will ALWAYS be A Huge Tank Fan , This Guy Is Truly a Living Legend and Love Him or Hate Him, This Man Fought when UFC was A Much Much Different Sport. Imagine Getting to Watch A Guy Like Suger Show Fight 3 or 4 Times in One Night with NO RULES , THATS BAD ASS✌

[@ronsilk6212]

Such a treat to see these to legends together.

[@johnjobber2219]

One legend and one bar room brawler

[@Killacorn]

Dan Severn,Don Frye, Mark Coleman, tank Abbott walk into a bar

[@octo_03gener48]

Legendary cage warriors , so glad to see u again after all these years...Salute and Respect :) ,God Bless You guys

[@champ7258]

Tank was my favorite ! Thank you both for so many great fights 👏

[@Myndset88]

2 Gladiators. It's good to see these 2 kickin it after so many years.

[@billsimms2511]

Oh boy. This is great! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@qazzell]

Literally looks like Paul Newman sitting there👌

[@elev8torguy130]

People hate on tank. Fun to watch though. Tough bastard.

[@kamalahmed5057]

The only people hating on tank are the new school kids who probably think “GSP” or whatever his name is, is a GOAT fighter. The old school still know who the real OGs are

[@robm321]

@@kamalahmed5057 You're wrong. Tank was always the villain. People respect him now because he entertained and was a real fighter deserving respect. Get fightpass and listen to the boos.

[@tucobenedicto1780]

Nice view from the backyard. Love it!

[@trope5105]

i cant believe Tank has really written a 1000page trilogy lol. im def gonna be buying these, for sure

[@Robby_C]

This was a lot of fun to listen to.

[@kanoamisawa9901]

Tank was so cool just a big dude with a big bench press and a hard hitter with a low gas tank, totaly awesome

[@-C.S.R]

I've been watching UFC since the very beginning and these guys were like heroes of mine! Some of the original fighters from back in the day are still my favorite! I would die to meet these guys over any UFC fighter today! True Hall of Famer's!

[@franz909]

It's obvious Dan is a chill dude and sees the good side of Tank despite his : "villain" persona that also is a mature man today ... that has class

[@Bigheadedwon]

I still remember watching UFC back in the day and they were interviewing Tank after a win. They were showing the KO on the big screen. And he said "I’m starting to get sexually aroused right now. You better get that off.” also when asked about losing to Dan “I dreamed that I was being raped by Freddy Mercury.”

[@dcents5458]

I always thought Dan looked like a Big Freddy Mercury too

[@rhumba2004]

@@dcents5458 and Rick Rude

[@yankees29]

Tank was always hilarious and extremely entertaining. He definitely has a warped sense of humor.

[@mick5740]

This is awesome ! Good to see ol Tank ! Looking good Tank!

[@JohnDoe-zz3hj]

The real warriors

[@jamiethomas3122]

So Dan Severn is a vampire, dude could dye his hair and stash and look pretty much like he did 25 years ago. Great to see these 2 giants in a civil conversation

[@8xtime]

If I didn't know who these guys were I'd think they were just a couple of harmless senior citizens. The truth is I'd be afraid to come within 50 feet of either of these amazing legendary warriors

[@thedramainew]

I'd punch a bear square in the dick before I even dreamed of throwing one at Tank or Dan 🤣🤣🤣 I am not fooled by the gray hair even a little bit lol

[@NoName-qt6wb]

@@thedramainew punch a bear in the dick? Id pay to see that!

[@thedramainew]

@@NoName-qt6wb 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@up-statestrong4451]

Awesome!

[@nsxdarin]

get a Tank and Tito interview 😂

[@supernova5107]

Me and my buddies watch the first UFC years ago and I remember Big Jim Brown saying I can picture UFC number 175. The rest is history.

[@TheVinceLyons]

Part 2 please

[@randomhero8662]

Tank's voice never matched his look, unlike Don Frye. Severn is a class act. One of my all time favorites.

[@pedromiguel3227]

It’s great to see these guys together, talking like old friends.

[@EnglishDane]

Gamebred guys right here , exceptional and inspirational to many.

[@ppiorkowski1502]

It's cool seeing these two sitting together. Total badasses with total opposite personalities. It almost feels like they'd make a great comedy together.

Esos dos Monstruos de los comienzos de la UFC "La Bestia" Severn y el "Tanquesote" Abbot.

[@creativechannel6148]

I hit the like thumb up many times...I love this these two great fighters!

[@TheHannibalTV]

Much appreciated

[@MichaelMiller-op5sx]

Wow glad to see Tank being respectful and humble

[@rossmantle2019]

What a decent good man Dan looks, looks great with age. Seems a really cool bloke, the type you can have a beer and good company with. Layed back and cool.

[@rdc3830]

Tv really taught us how too fight.We owe it to these Guys.

[@TM-zj1xt]

Tank needed intervention and jail time back in his bar brawl days. He was so deeply insecure and so abused himself, he’s like a poster child for these kinds of cases. He has a kind side and is very bright. Best thing is that he didn’t have kids, so cycle of abuse stopped. And I feel great sympathy for him because he is a true victim. Severn is a class act. A poster child for good parenting for the most part.

[@richardburns4194]

Well done.

[@swedd2]

Classic, Classic Tank stories.

[@Chris-hp1wy]

2 legends being interviewed by the best interviewer in the game. Thanks for this guys

[@Chris-hp1wy]

in fact let me restate that. one legend one one bitter old man

[@reigns77.]

Both great fighters . Full respect !!

[@Miketrt]

I love these!