Raul Amaya

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Raul Amaya
Born (1986-02-02) February 2, 1986 (age 37)
United States
Other namesSmash Mode
Residence Bradenton, Florida
Nationality American
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight169 lb (77 kg; 12.1 st)
Division Welterweight (170 lb)
Middleweight (185 lb)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Fighting out of Bradenton, Florida
TeamChampions MMA
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins11
By knockout5
By submission6
By decision0
Losses2
By knockout1
By submission0
By decision1
Draws0
No contests0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Raul Amaya (born February 2, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's welterweight division. Amaya is a former Art of Fighting Welterweight Champion.

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MMA career

Early career

Amaya started his career in 2009. He fought only for the Florida-based organization Art of Fighting.

There he compiled an undefeated record of 9–0 and earned the welterweight title before signing with Bellator. [1]

Bellator Fighting Championships

Amaya made his debut on March 30, 2012, at Bellator 63 against the UFC and Bellator veteran Ben Saunders in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season six welterweight tournament. Amaya had his first defeat via unanimous decision. [2]

Amaya faced Kenny Moss on July 20, 2012, at Bellator 72. He won via TKO in the second round. [3]

Amaya faced José Gomes on January 24, 2013, at Bellator 86 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season eight welterweight tournament. He won via TKO in the very first round. [4]

In the semifinals, Amaya faced Ben Saunders in a rematch. The fight took place on February 21, 2013, at Bellator 90. [5] Amaya lost via knock out in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches11 wins3 losses
By knockout51
By submission61
By decision01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–3Avery McPhatterTechnical Submission (Triangle Choke)RFC34 - It's TimeJuly 24, 201512:40 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss11–2 Ben Saunders KO (head kick) Bellator 90 February 21, 201312:56 West Valley City, Utah, United StatesBellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal
Win11–1José GomesTKO (punches) Bellator 86 January 24, 201313:12 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesBellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win10–1Kenny MossTKO (shoulder injury) Bellator 72 July 20, 201220:30 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss9–1 Ben Saunders Decision (unanimous) Bellator 63 March 30, 201235:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesBellator Season 6 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win9–0Jesse LawrenceTechnical submission (guillotine choke)AOF 13 - Amaya vs. LawrenceSeptember 10, 201140:33 Estero, Florida, United StatesWon Art of Fighting Welterweight Title
Win8–0Daniel McWilliamsSubmission (rear-naked choke)AOF 12 - StaticApril 2, 201123:30 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win7–0Koa RamosSubmission (rear-naked choke)AOF 11 - FusionFebruary 19, 201121:57 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win6–0Levi LaLondeKO (punches)AOF 10 - NightmareDecember 3, 201011:56 Estero, Florida, United States
Win5–0Joe RobinsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)AOF 8 - FuryMay 22, 201034:18 Estero, Florida, United States
Win4–0Daniel LovettSubmission (rear-naked choke)AOF 7 - PaydayApril 3, 201031:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win3–0Rory ShallcrossTKO (punches)AOF 5 - Rumble at Robarts 5October 23, 200931:18 Sarasota, Florida, United States
Win2–0Francois AmbangSubmission (rear-naked choke)AOF 3 - Rumble at Robarts 3June 13, 200913:32 Sarasota, Florida, United States
Win1–0Mackenzie BriggsTKO (punches)AOF 2 - Rumble at Robarts 2April 25, 200911:01 Sarasota, Florida, United States

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