| Abel Cullum | |
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| Born | April 21, 1987 Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States |
| Other names | The Silent Assassin |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
| Division | 135 |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
| Fighting out of | Tucumcari, New Mexico |
| Team | Cullum Ground Fighting |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 11 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Abel Cullum (born April 21, 1987 in Tucumcari, New Mexico) is an American mixed martial artist. He is the former (135 lb) King of the Cage Champion.
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Cullum made his debut for the King of the Cage promotion in November 2006. In May 2008, he won the promotion's Flyweight (135lbs) title and successfully defend the title 4 times over the next two years. He recently lost the title to Jimmie Rivera via split decision. Within the promotion he has posted an impressive record of 8 wins and 1 loss.
Cullum agreed to step in for an injured Bao Quach and face Brazilian Wilson Reis for EliteXC's 140 lb Championship.[1] 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 5 round match by unanimous decision.
Cullum competed in the Dream Featherweight (63 kg/139 lbs) Grand Prix.[2] he defeated 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 bantamweight grand prix at Dream 17 at Saitami Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, on Sept. 24. [3] He lost the bout via submission in the third round.
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 24 matches | 18 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 11 | 2 |
| By decision | 2 | 4 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 18-6 | Masakazu Imanari | Submission (armbar) | Dream 17 | September 24, 2011 | 3 | 0:46 | Saitama, Japan | Dream Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal |
| Loss | 18-5 | Jared Papazian | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Epic Force | June 24, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | For KOTC Flyweight (135 lb) Championship |
| Loss | 18-4 | Jimmie Rivera | Decision (split) | KOTC: No Mercy | September 17, 2010 | 5 | 5:00 | Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States | Lost KOTC Flyweight (135 lb) Championship |
| Win | 18-3 | Joshua Montoya | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Honor | May 14, 2010 | 1 | 1:38 | Mescalero, New Mexico, United States | Defended KOTC Flyweight (135 lb) Championship |
| Win | 17-3 | Joe Coca | Submission (kimura) | KOTC: Vengeance | February 12, 2010 | 1 | 2:09 | Mescalero, New Mexico, United States | Defended KOTC Flyweight (135 lb) Championship |
| Win | 16-3 | Richard Montano | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Gate Keeper | August 1, 2009 | 5 | 5:00 | Mescalero, New Mexico, United States | Defended KOTC Flyweight (135 lb) Championship |
| Loss | 15-3 | Hideo Tokoro | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Dream 9 | May 26, 2009 | 2 | 1:38 | Yokohama, Japan | DREAM Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal Round |
| Win | 15-2 | Akiyo Nishiura | Decision (unanimous) | Dream 7 | March 8, 2009 | 2 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | DREAM Featherweight Grand Prix Opening Round |
| Win | 14-2 | Brett Roller | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Goodfellas | December 6, 2008 | 1 | 1:47 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | Defended KOTC Flyweight (135 lb) Championship |
| Loss | 13-2 | Wilson Reis | Decision (unanimous) | ShoXC#September_26.2C_2008_card | September 26, 2008 | 5 | 5:00 | Santa Ynez, California, United States | For the vacant EliteXC Bantamweight (140 lbs.) Title |
| Win | 13-1 | Ryan Diaz | Submission (armbar) | KOTC: Reckless | May 17, 2008 | 5 | 1:27 | Greenville, Missouri, United States | Won KOTC Flyweight (135 lb) Championship |
| Win | 12-1 | Zach Jenkins | Submission (rear naked choke) | KOTC: Warlords | February 9, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Towaoc, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 11-1 | Eddie Armendariz | KO (punch) | KOTC: Hierarchy | October 13, 2007 | 1 | 1:17 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 10-1 | Jasper Church | TKO | DE: Clash of the Titans | June 29, 2007 | 1 | 1:23 | New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 9-1 | Gerald Sedillo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Southwest Fury | March 10, 2007 | 1 | 2:42 | Sunland Park, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 8-1 | John Chester | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Cyclone | November 11, 2006 | 2 | 1:27 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 7-1 | Alfredo Herrea | Submission (armbar) | Universal Fight Promotions | October 14, 2006 | 2 | 2:04 | Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 6-1 | Jeremy Ramage | TKO (soccer kicks and punches) | DE: Tucumcari Pride | October 7, 2006 | 1 | 1:14 | New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 5-1 | Gabe Brockmier | TKO | DE: Total Chaos | August 26, 2006 | 1 | 0:36 | New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 4-1 | Joel Garvin | Submission (triangle choke) | DE: Thursday Throwdown | June 26, 2006 | 1 | N/A | New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 3-1 | Thomas Urquides | Submission (triangle choke) | DE: Socorro | April 8, 2006 | 1 | 3:41 | New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 2-1 | Sammy Saenz | KO (punch) | DE: Tribal Nation | February 4, 2006 | 1 | N/A | New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 1-1 | Richard Montano | Decision (unanimous) | DE: Socorro Showdown | December 10, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 1-0 | Michael Chupa | Submission (rear-naked choke) | DE: Beyond Brutal | September 17, 2005 | 1 | 1:26 | New Mexico, United States |