Raul Amaya

Raul Amaya
Born (1986-02-02) 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

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.

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

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–2 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

  1. ↑ Art of Fighting 13 : Amaya vs Lawrence Official Results Mixedmartialarts.com
  2. ↑ Bellator 63 results: Amoussou, Baker, Rickels, Saunders advance to welterweight semis MMAJunkie.com (March 30, 2012)
  3. ↑ Bellator 72 results: Baker vs. Amoussou by Luke Thomas (MMAFighting.com) on July 20, 2012
  4. ↑ Bellator 86 results: 'King Mo' delivers in debut by David King (Yahoo.com) on January 25, 2013
  5. ↑ Bellator 90 card complete with six prelims, including Chase Beebe-Travis Marx MMAJunkie.com (February 13, 2013)
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