Best fights of Abel Cullum
Over 13 years as a professional, Abel Cullum has compiled a 21-7 (19) record, including eight title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Abel Cullum submits Joshua Montoya
On May 14, 2010 Abel Cullum defended his KOTC flyweight title against Joshua Montoya. Cullum was 23 years old with a record of 17-3, and Montoya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cullum was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cullum submitted Joshua Montoya via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Abel Cullum submits Joe Coca
On February 12, 2010 Abel Cullum defended his KOTC flyweight title against Joe Coca. Cullum was 22 years old with a record of 16-3, and Coca was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cullum was coming off a win. Cullum submitted Joe Coca via kimura in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Abel Cullum submits Brett Roller
On December 6, 2008 Abel Cullum defended his KOTC flyweight title against Brett Roller. Cullum was 21 years old with a record of 13-2, and Roller was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cullum was coming off a loss. Cullum submitted Brett Roller via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Abel Cullum submits Ryan Diaz
On May 17, 2008 Abel Cullum fought Ryan Diaz for the vacant KOTC flyweight title. Cullum was 21 years old with a record of 12-1, and Diaz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cullum was on a 11-fight winning streak. Cullum submitted Ryan Diaz via armbar in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Abel Cullum defeats Richard Montano in their 2nd fight
On August 1, 2009 Abel Cullum defended his KOTC flyweight title against Richard Montano. It was their second meeting. Cullum was 22 years old with a record of 15-3, and Montano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cullum was coming off a loss. Cullum won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Abel Cullum loses to Masakazu Imanari via KO
On September 24, 2011 Abel Cullum faced Masakazu Imanari in a bantamweight bout. Cullum was 24 years old with a record of 18-5, and Imanari was 35 with a record of 23-9-2. Cullum was on a 2-fight losing streak and Imanari was coming off a loss. Imanari submitted Cullum via armbar in the 3rd round.
7. Abel Cullum defeats Akiyo Nishiura
On March 8, 2009 Abel Cullum faced Akiyo Nishiura in a featherweight bout. Cullum was 21 years old with a record of 14-2, and Nishiura was 25 with a record of 9-3-1. Cullum was coming off a win, while Nishiura was coming off a loss. Cullum won via unanimous decision.
8. Abel Cullum submits Joshua Montoya in their 2nd fight
On June 2, 2018 Abel Cullum faced Joshua Montoya in a bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Cullum was 31 years old with a record of 20-6, and Montoya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cullum was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cullum submitted Joshua Montoya via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
9. Abel Cullum submits Zach Jenkins
On February 9, 2008 Abel Cullum faced Zach Jenkins. Cullum was 20 years old with a record of 11-1, and Jenkins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cullum was on a 10-fight winning streak. Cullum submitted Zach Jenkins via rear naked choke in the 1st round.
10. Abel Cullum KOs Eddie Armendariz
On October 13, 2007 Abel Cullum faced Eddie Armendariz. Cullum was 20 years old with a record of 10-1, and Armendariz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cullum was on a 9-fight winning streak. Cullum stopped Eddie Armendariz via KO in the 1st round.