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'{{Infobox martial artist | name = Raul Amaya | other_names = Smash Mode | image = | image_size = 200px | alt = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|02|02}} | birth_place = [[United States]] | death_date = | death_place = | death_cause = | residence = [[Bradenton, Florida]] | nationality = [[United States|American]] | height = {{height|ft=5|in=10}} | weight = {{convert|169|lb|kg st|abbr=on}} | weight_class = [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight (170 lb)]] <br /> [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight (185 lb)]] | reach_in = 71.0 | style = | stance = | fighting_out_of = [[Bradenton, Florida]] | team = Champions MMA | rank = | years_active = 2009–''present'' | mma_kowin = 5 | mma_subwin = 6 | mma_decwin = 0 | mma_koloss = 1 | mma_subloss = 0 | mma_decloss = 1 | mma_draw = 0 | mma_nc = 0 | url = | sherdog = 46132 | footnotes = | updated = }} '''Raul Amaya''' (born February 2, 1986) is an [[United States|American]] [[Mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who competes in [[Bellator Fighting Championships|Bellator]]'s [[Welterweight (MMA)|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 (MMA)|welterweight]] title before signing with [[Bellator Fighting Championships|Bellator]].<ref>[http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=a29c0966-ae7c-43f3-a781-a4d313652e79 Art of Fighting 13 : Amaya vs Lawrence Official Results] Mixedmartialarts.com</ref> ===Bellator Fighting Championships=== Amaya made his debut on March 30, 2012 at [[Bellator 63]] against the [[UFC]] and [[Bellator Fighting Championships|Bellator]] veteran [[Ben Saunders (fighter)|Ben Saunders]] in the quarterfinal match of [[Bellator_Fighting_Championships:_Season_Six#Welterweight_tournament_bracket|Bellator season six welterweight tournament]]. Amaya had his first defeat via unanimous decision.<ref>[http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/03/bellator-63-results Bellator 63 results: Amoussou, Baker, Rickels, Saunders advance to welterweight semis] MMAJunkie.com (March 30, 2012)</ref> Amaya faced Kenny Moss on July 20, 2012 at [[Bellator 72]]. He won via TKO in the second round.<ref>[http://www.mmafighting.com/bellator/2012/7/20/3168210/bellator-72-results-baker-vs-amoussou-mma-news Bellator 72 results: Baker vs. Amoussou] by Luke Thomas (MMAFighting.com) on July 20, 2012</ref> Amaya faced José Gomes on January 24, 2013 at [[Bellator 86]] in the quarterfinal match of [[Bellator_Fighting_Championships:_Season_Eight#Welterweight_tournament_bracket|Bellator season eight welterweight tournament]]. He won via TKO in the very first round.<ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bellator-86-results-king-mo-delivers-debut-050700933--mma.html Bellator 86 results: 'King Mo' delivers in debut] by David King (Yahoo.com) on January 25, 2013</ref> In the semifinals, Amaya faced [[Ben Saunders (fighter)|Ben Saunders]] in a rematch. The fight took place on February 21, 2013 at [[Bellator 90]].<ref>[http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/bellator-90-card-complete-with-six-prelims-including-chase-beebe-travis-marx Bellator 90 card complete with six prelims, including Chase Beebe-Travis Marx] MMAJunkie.com (February 13, 2013)</ref> Amaya lost via knock out in the first round. ==Championships and accomplishments== *'''Art of Fighting''' **AOF Welterweight Championship (One time) ==Mixed martial arts record== {{MMArecordbox |ko-wins=5 |ko-losses=1 |sub-wins=6 |sub-losses=1 |dec-wins=0 |dec-losses=1 }} {{MMA record start}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|11–2 |[[Avery McPhatter (fighter)|Avery McPhatter]] |Technical Submission (Triangle Choke) |[[RFC 34 - It's Time]] |{{dts|2015|July|24}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:40 |[[Tampa, Florida]], United States |<small></small> |- |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|11–2 |[[Ben Saunders (fighter)|Ben Saunders]] |KO (head kick) |[[Bellator 90]] |{{dts|2013|February|21}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:56 |[[West Valley City, Utah]], United States |<small>Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal</small> |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|11–1 |José Gomes |TKO (punches) |[[Bellator 86]] |{{dts|2013|January|24}} |align=center|1 |align=center|3:12 |[[Thackerville, Oklahoma]], United States |<small>Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|10–1 |Kenny Moss |TKO (shoulder injury) |[[Bellator 72]] |{{dts|2012|July|20}} |align=center|2 |align=center|0:30 |[[Tampa, Florida]], United States | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|9–1 |[[Ben Saunders (fighter)|Ben Saunders]] |Decision (unanimous) |[[Bellator 63]] |{{dts|2012|March|30}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |[[Uncasville, Connecticut]], United States |<small>Bellator Season 6 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal</small> |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|9–0 |Jesse Lawrence |Technical submission (guillotine choke) |AOF 13 - Amaya vs. Lawrence |{{dts|2011|September|10}} |align=center|4 |align=center|0:33 |[[Estero, Florida]], United States |<small>Won Art of Fighting Welterweight Title</small> |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|8–0 |Daniel McWilliams |Submission (rear-naked choke) |AOF 12 - Static |{{dts|2011|April|2}} |align=center|2 |align=center|3:30 |[[Jacksonville, Florida]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|7–0 |Koa Ramos |Submission (rear-naked choke) |AOF 11 - Fusion |{{dts|2011|February|19}} |align=center|2 |align=center|1:57 |[[Tampa, Florida]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|6–0 |Levi LaLonde |KO (punches) |AOF 10 - Nightmare |{{dts|2010|December|3}} |align=center|1 |align=center|1:56 |[[Estero, Florida]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|5–0 |Joe Robinson |Submission (rear-naked choke) |AOF 8 - Fury |{{dts|2010|May|22}} |align=center|3 |align=center|4:18 |[[Estero, Florida]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|4–0 |Daniel Lovett |Submission (rear-naked choke) |AOF 7 - Payday |{{dts|2010|April|3}} |align=center|3 |align=center|1:00 |[[Tampa, Florida]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|3–0 |Rory Shallcross |TKO (punches) |AOF 5 - Rumble at Robarts 5 |{{dts|2009|October|23}} |align=center|3 |align=center|1:18 |[[Sarasota, Florida]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|2–0 |Francois Ambang |Submission (rear-naked choke) |AOF 3 - Rumble at Robarts 3 |{{dts|2009|June|13}} |align=center|1 |align=center|3:32 |[[Sarasota, Florida]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|1–0 |Mackenzie Briggs |TKO (punches) |AOF 2 - Rumble at Robarts 2 |{{dts|2009|April|25}} |align=center|1 |align=center|1:01 |[[Sarasota, Florida]], United States | {{end}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *{{Sherdog|id=46132|name=Raul Amaya}} {{Persondata | NAME = Amaya, Raul | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = martial artist | DATE OF BIRTH = February 2, 1986 | PLACE OF BIRTH = [[United States]] | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Amaya, Raul}} [[Category:1986 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:American mixed martial artists]] [[Category:Welterweight mixed martial artists]] [[Category:Place of birth missing (living people)]] [[Category:Sportspeople from Bradenton, Florida]]'