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Photos: UFC pioneer Tank Abbott looking slimmer after recovering from ‘over six strokes,’ liver transplant

Tank Abbott was one of the most popular names during the UFC’s early days. The lovable brawler gave numerous memorable performances, including many instances that forced officials to eventually alter many of the MMA rules that are still used today.

Now 54-years-old, the retired fighter appeared with former UFC champion Cris Cyborg and pro-wrestling star Hurricane Helms this past weekend, and he looks a lot slimmer than his fighting days.

As Tank explained last December, he had a health scare in 2018, and had the toughest fight of his life.