Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96
Open Weight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
David Abbott
United StatesDavid Abbott
“Tank”
10-15-0
RESULT

David Abbott def. Steve Nelmark (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 1:03
Steve Nelmark
Steve Nelmark
“The Sandman”
2-1-0
Saturday, December 7, 1996

David Abbott defeated Steve Nelmark by TKO in round 1 (1:03) in the Open Weight bout of UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96, held Saturday, December 7, 1996.

Fight stats

David Abbott
Steve Nelmark
1
Knockdowns
0
9 of 17
Significant strikes
2 of 2
53%
Sig. strike accuracy
100%
13 of 21
Total strikes
2 of 2
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
100%
Takedown accuracy
-
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
-
Control time
-
Significant strikes by target
9 of 17
Head
1 of 1
0 of 0
Body
1 of 1
0 of 0
Leg
0 of 0
1 of 1
Distance
1 of 1
8 of 16
Clinch
1 of 1
0 of 0
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
1
KD
0
9 of 17
Sig. str.
2 of 2
13 of 21
Total str.
2 of 2
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
-
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Frequently asked questions

Who won David Abbott vs Steve Nelmark?

David Abbott defeated Steve Nelmark by TKO in round 1 (1:03) in the Open Weight bout of UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96, held Saturday, December 7, 1996.

Referee
John McCarthy
Time format
1 Rnd + OT (12-3)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

David Abbott 53%47% Steve Nelmark

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

10-15-0
Record
2-1-0
1626
Power Index rating
1606
0
Win Streak
1
61
Age
-
6'0"
183 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
-
Reach
-
Switch
Stance
Orthodox
Open Weight
Weight Class
Open Weight
United States
Nationality
-

Striking Profile

1.35
SLpM
0.00
30%
Str. Acc.
0%
3.55
SApM
0.00
38%
Str. Def.
0%

Grappling Profile

1.07
TD Avg.
0.00
33%
TD Acc.
0%
66%
TD Def.
0%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

David Abbott · 1-4
  • L
    Ruben Villareal
    KOTC: Fighting Legends · Apr 13, 2013
    TKO · R2 · 2:06 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Mike Bourke
    California Regional · Feb 13, 2009
    TKO
  • L
    Kimbo Slice
    EliteXC: Street Certified · Feb 16, 2008
    TKO · R1 · 0:43 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Gary Turner
    Cage Rage · Apr 21, 2007
    TKO · R1 · 2:31 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Paul Buentello
    Strikeforce · Oct 7, 2006
    TKO · R1 · 0:43 · Heavyweight
Steve Nelmark · 2-1
  • W
    Marcus Bossett
    UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96 · Dec 7, 1996
    Submission · R1 · 1:37 · Open Weight
  • L
    David Abbott
    UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96 · Dec 7, 1996
    TKO · R1 · 1:03 · Open Weight
  • W
    Tai Bowden
    UFC 9: Motor City Madness · May 17, 1996
    TKO · R1 · 7:25 · Open Weight

Career Averages

Based on 18 fights · 2 fights
8.7
Avg sig. strikes
7.5
0.56
Avg takedowns
1.00
0:41
Avg control time
-
21
Career high strikes
13
3
Career high TDs
2

Strike Distribution

David Abbott
Strike target
Steve Nelmark
95%
Head
87%
5%
Body
13%
0%
Leg
0%
David Abbott
Strike position
Steve Nelmark
35%
Distance
13%
29%
Clinch
13%
36%
Ground
73%