Quick Facts
Biography
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.
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.
Amaya faced Kenny Moss on July 20, 2012 at Bellator 72. He won via TKO in the second round.
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.
In the semifinals, Amaya faced Ben Saunders in a rematch. The fight took place on February 21, 2013 at Bellator 90. 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 | 11–2 | Avery McPhatter | Technical Submission (Triangle Choke) | RFC34 - It's Time | 000000002015-07-24-0000July 24, 2015 | 1 | 2:40 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 11–2 | Ben Saunders | KO (head kick) | Bellator 90 | 000000002013-02-21-0000February 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 | 000000002013-01-24-0000January 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 | 000000002012-07-20-0000July 20, 2012 | 2 | 0:30 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 9–1 | Ben Saunders | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 63 | 000000002012-03-30-0000March 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 | 000000002011-09-10-0000September 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 | 000000002011-04-02-0000April 2, 2011 | 2 | 3:30 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Koa Ramos | Submission (rear-naked choke) | AOF 11 - Fusion | 000000002011-02-19-0000February 19, 2011 | 2 | 1:57 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Levi LaLonde | KO (punches) | AOF 10 - Nightmare | 000000002010-12-03-0000December 3, 2010 | 1 | 1:56 | Estero, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Joe Robinson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | AOF 8 - Fury | 000000002010-05-22-0000May 22, 2010 | 3 | 4:18 | Estero, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Daniel Lovett | Submission (rear-naked choke) | AOF 7 - Payday | 000000002010-04-03-0000April 3, 2010 | 3 | 1:00 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Rory Shallcross | TKO (punches) | AOF 5 - Rumble at Robarts 5 | 000000002009-10-23-0000October 23, 2009 | 3 | 1:18 | Sarasota, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Francois Ambang | Submission (rear-naked choke) | AOF 3 - Rumble at Robarts 3 | 000000002009-06-13-0000June 13, 2009 | 1 | 3:32 | Sarasota, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Mackenzie Briggs | TKO (punches) | AOF 2 - Rumble at Robarts 2 | 000000002009-04-25-0000April 25, 2009 | 1 | 1:01 | Sarasota, Florida, United States |