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Abbott waged an unsuccessful UFC comeback in the mid 2000s, losing fights to Frank Mir, Kimo Leopoldo and Wesley "Cabbage" Correira. He later defeated Cabbage by K.O. in a rematch. Abbott would lose several more matches in regional shows.
In February 2008, he had a first round knockout loss to Kimbo Slice at Elite XC's Street Certified event.
His next fight against Mike Bourke on February 13, 2009 at The Selland Arena in Fresno, California—was a part of the Valentine's Eve Massacre Event. Abbott controversially knocked out Bourke with a punch that inadvertently landed in the back of Bourke's head, Abbott secured a victory for the first time in nearly four years.
Most recently however, Abbott relived his UFC 11 brawl with Scott Ferrozzo via an unsanctioned backyard brawl in 2011.
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