Raul Amaya
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.
| Raul Amaya | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 2, 1986 United States |
| Other names | Smash Mode |
| Residence | Bradenton, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 169 lb (77 kg; 12.1 st) |
| Division | Welterweight (170 lb) Middleweight (185 lb) |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Bradenton, Florida |
| Team | Champions MMA |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 0 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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
- Art of Fighting
- AOF Welterweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 14 matches | 11 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 1 |
| By submission | 6 | 1 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 11–3 | Avery McPhatter | Technical Submission (Triangle Choke) | RFC34 - It's Time | July 24, 2015 | 1 | 2:40 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 11–2 | Ben Saunders | KO (head kick) | Bellator 90 | February 21, 2013 | 1 | 2:56 | West Valley City, Utah, United States | Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal |
| Win | 11–1 | José Gomes | TKO (punches) | Bellator 86 | January 24, 2013 | 1 | 3:12 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal |
| Win | 10–1 | Kenny Moss | TKO (shoulder injury) | Bellator 72 | July 20, 2012 | 2 | 0:30 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 9–1 | Ben Saunders | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 63 | March 30, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Bellator Season 6 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal |
| Win | 9–0 | Jesse Lawrence | Technical submission (guillotine choke) | AOF 13 - Amaya vs. Lawrence | September 10, 2011 | 4 | 0:33 | Estero, Florida, United States | Won Art of Fighting Welterweight Title |
| Win | 8–0 | Daniel McWilliams | Submission (rear-naked choke) | AOF 12 - Static | April 2, 2011 | 2 | 3:30 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Koa Ramos | Submission (rear-naked choke) | AOF 11 - Fusion | February 19, 2011 | 2 | 1:57 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Levi LaLonde | KO (punches) | AOF 10 - Nightmare | December 3, 2010 | 1 | 1:56 | Estero, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Joe Robinson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | AOF 8 - Fury | May 22, 2010 | 3 | 4:18 | Estero, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Daniel Lovett | Submission (rear-naked choke) | AOF 7 - Payday | April 3, 2010 | 3 | 1:00 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Rory Shallcross | TKO (punches) | AOF 5 - Rumble at Robarts 5 | October 23, 2009 | 3 | 1:18 | Sarasota, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Francois Ambang | Submission (rear-naked choke) | AOF 3 - Rumble at Robarts 3 | June 13, 2009 | 1 | 3:32 | Sarasota, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Mackenzie Briggs | TKO (punches) | AOF 2 - Rumble at Robarts 2 | April 25, 2009 | 1 | 1:01 | Sarasota, Florida, United States |
References
- Art of Fighting 13 : Amaya vs Lawrence Official Results Mixedmartialarts.com
- Bellator 63 results: Amoussou, Baker, Rickels, Saunders advance to welterweight semis MMAJunkie.com (March 30, 2012)
- Bellator 72 results: Baker vs. Amoussou by Luke Thomas (MMAFighting.com) on July 20, 2012
- Bellator 86 results: 'King Mo' delivers in debut by David King (Yahoo.com) on January 25, 2013
- Bellator 90 card complete with six prelims, including Chase Beebe-Travis Marx MMAJunkie.com (February 13, 2013)
