Abel Cullum

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Abel Cullum
Born (1987-04-21) April 21, 1987 (age 34)
Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States
Other namesThe Silent Assassin
Nationality American
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight, Flyweight
Reach69 in (175 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States
TeamCullum Ground Fighting
Years active2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total28
Wins21
By knockout5
By submission14
By decision2
Losses7
By submission2
By decision5
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: October 02, 2009

Abel Cullum (born April 21, 1987 in Tucumcari, New Mexico) is an American professional mixed martial artist and former King of the Cage Flyweight Champion.

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Mixed martial arts career

King of the Cage

Cullum made his debut for the King of the Cage promotion in November 2006. In May 2008, he won the promotion's Flyweight (135 lbs) title and successfully defend the title four times over the next two years. He recently lost the title to Jimmie Rivera via split decision. Within the promotion he has posted a record of 8-1.

EliteXC 140lb Championship

Cullum agreed to step in for an injured Bao Quach and face Brazilian Wilson Reis for EliteXC's 140 lb Championship. [2] It was a highly acclaimed fight, with a lot of very advanced submission attempts and defenses from both fighters. However Abel was unable to overcome the larger Reis, losing the five-round match by unanimous decision.

DREAM

Cullum competed in the DREAM Featherweight Grand Prix. [3] he defeated kickboxer Akiyo Nishiura via unanimous decision in the first round of the tournament. In the second round of the tournament he faced Hideo Tokoro who he lost to via rear naked choke.

Cullum faced Masakazu Imanari in the opening round of the DREAM Bantamweight Grand Prix at Dream 17 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, on Sept. 24. [4] He lost the bout via submission in the third round.

Resurrection Fighting Alliance

After nearly three years away from the sport, Cullum signed with the Resurrection Fighting Alliance promotion. Cullum faced UFC veteran Ulysses Gomez at RFA 18: Manzanares vs. Pantoja on September 12, 2014. He won the fight via first round guillotine choke. [5]

Cullum made a quick return to the cage as he replaced an injured Jeff Curran to face Carl Deaton at RFA 19: Collier vs. Checco on October 10, 2014. [6] He won the fight via submission in the second round.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
28 matches21 wins7 losses
By knockout50
By submission142
By decision25
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss21–7 Steve Garcia Decision (unanimous)JacksonWink Fight Night 4November 30, 201835:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win21–6Joshua MontoyaSubmission (guillotine choke)JacksonWink Fight Night 3June 2, 201812:07 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win20–6Carl DeatonSubmission (rear-naked choke)RFA 19: Collier vs. CheccoOctober 10, 201423:43 Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
Win19–6 Ulysses Gomez Submission (guillotine choke)RFA 18: Manzanares vs. PantojaSeptember 12, 201411:29 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss18–6 Masakazu Imanari Submission (armbar) Dream 17 September 24, 201130:46 Saitama, JapanDream Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Loss18–5Jared PapazianDecision (unanimous) KOTC: Epic Force June 24, 201155:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesFor King of the Cage Flyweight Championship.
Loss18–4 Jimmie Rivera Decision (split) KOTC: No Mercy September 17, 201055:00 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United StatesLost King of the Cage Flyweight Championship.
Win18–3Joshua MontoyaSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Honor May 14, 201011:38 Mescalero, New Mexico, United StatesDefended King of the Cage Flyweight Championship.
Win17–3Joe CocaSubmission (kimura) KOTC: Vengeance February 12, 201012:09 Mescalero, New Mexico, United StatesDefended King of the Cage Flyweight Championship.
Win16–3Richard MontanoDecision (unanimous) KOTC: Gate Keeper August 1, 200955:00 Mescalero, New Mexico, United StatesDefended King of the Cage Flyweight Championship.
Loss15–3 Hideo Tokoro Submission (rear-naked choke) Dream 9 May 26, 200921:38 Yokohama, JapanDREAM Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal Round.
Win15–2 Akiyo Nishiura Decision (unanimous) Dream 7 March 8, 200925:00 Saitama, JapanDREAM Featherweight Grand Prix Opening Round.
Win14–2Brett RollerSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Goodfellas December 6, 200811:47 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesDefended King of the Cage Flyweight Championship.
Loss13–2 Wilson Reis Decision (unanimous) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series September 26, 200855:00 Santa Ynez, California, United StatesFor the EliteXC Bantamweight Championship.
Win13–1Ryan DiazSubmission (armbar) KOTC: Reckless May 17, 200851:27 Greenville, Missouri, United StatesWon KOTC Flyweight Championship.
Win12–1Zach JenkinsSubmission (rear naked choke) KOTC: Warlords February 9, 20081N/A Towaoc, Colorado, United States
Win11–1Eddie ArmendarizKO (punch) KOTC: Hierarchy October 13, 200711:17 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win10–1Jasper ChurchTKODE: Clash of the TitansJune 29, 200711:23 New Mexico, United States
Win9–1Gerald SedilloSubmission (rear-naked choke)Southwest FuryMarch 10, 200712:42 Sunland Park, New Mexico, United States
Win8–1John ChesterSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Cyclone November 11, 200621:27 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win7–1Alfredo HerreaSubmission (armbar)Universal Fight PromotionsOctober 14, 200622:04 Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
Win6–1Jeremy RamageTKO (soccer kicks and punches)DE: Tucumcari PrideOctober 7, 200611:14 New Mexico, United States
Win5–1Gabe BrockmierTKODE: Total ChaosAugust 26, 200610:36 New Mexico, United States
Win4–1Joel GarvinSubmission (triangle choke)DE: Thursday ThrowdownJune 26, 20061N/A New Mexico, United States
Win3–1Thomas UrquidesSubmission (triangle choke)DE: SocorroApril 8, 200613:41 New Mexico, United States
Win2–1Sammy SaenzKO (punch)DE: Tribal NationFebruary 4, 20061N/A New Mexico, United States
Loss1–1Richard MontanoDecision (unanimous)DE: Socorro ShowdownDecember 10, 200525:00 New Mexico, United States
Win1–0Michael ChupaSubmission (rear-naked choke)DE: Beyond BrutalSeptember 17, 200511:26 New Mexico, United States

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References

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  3. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/02/06/kotc-champion-cullum-confirmed-for-dream-featherweight-grand-prix/
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