Abel Cullum

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

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. 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. 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. 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.

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. He won the fight via submission in the second round.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Steve Garcia Decision (unanimous) JacksonWink Fight Night 4

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Win

Joshua Montoya Submission (guillotine choke) JacksonWink Fight Night 3

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Win

Carl Deaton Submission (rear-naked choke) RFA 19: Collier vs. Checco

Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States Win

Ulysses Gomez Submission (guillotine choke) RFA 18: Manzanares vs. Pantoja

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Loss

Masakazu Imanari Submission (armbar) Dream 17

Saitama, Japan Loss

Jared Papazian Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Epic Force

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Jimmie Rivera Decision (split) KOTC: No Mercy

Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States Win

Joshua Montoya Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Honor

Mescalero, New Mexico, United States Win

Joe Coca Submission (kimura) KOTC: Vengeance

Mescalero, New Mexico, United States Win

Richard Montano Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Gate Keeper

Mescalero, New Mexico, United States Loss

Hideo Tokoro Submission (rear-naked choke) Dream 9

Yokohama, Japan Win

Akiyo Nishiura Decision (unanimous) Dream 7

Saitama, Japan Win

Brett Roller Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Goodfellas

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Loss

Wilson Reis Decision (unanimous) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series

Santa Ynez, California, United States Win

Ryan Diaz Submission (armbar) KOTC: Reckless

Greenville, Mississippi, United States Win

Zach Jenkins Submission (rear naked choke) KOTC: Warlords

Towaoc, Colorado, United States Win

Eddie Armendariz KO (punch) KOTC: Hierarchy

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Win

Jasper Church TKO DE: Clash of the Titans

New Mexico, United States Win

Gerald Sedillo Submission (rear-naked choke) Southwest Fury

Sunland Park, New Mexico, United States Win

John Chester Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Cyclone

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Win

Alfredo Herrea Submission (armbar) Universal Fight Promotions

Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States Win

Jeremy Ramage TKO (soccer kicks and punches) DE: Tucumcari Pride

New Mexico, United States Win

Gabe Brockmier TKO DE: Total Chaos

New Mexico, United States Win

Joel Garvin Submission (triangle choke) DE: Thursday Throwdown

New Mexico, United States Win

Thomas Urquides Submission (triangle choke) DE: Socorro

New Mexico, United States Win

Sammy Saenz KO (punch) DE: Tribal Nation

New Mexico, United States Loss

Richard Montano Decision (unanimous) DE: Socorro Showdown

New Mexico, United States Win

Michael Chupa Submission (rear-naked choke) DE: Beyond Brutal

New Mexico, United States