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.

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 Loss

Avery McPhatter Technical Submission (Triangle Choke) RFC34 - It's Time

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

Ben Saunders KO (head kick) Bellator 90

West Valley City, Utah, United States Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal Win

José Gomes TKO (punches) Bellator 86

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal Win

Kenny Moss TKO (shoulder injury) Bellator 72

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

Ben Saunders Decision (unanimous) Bellator 63

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Bellator Season 6 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal Win

Jesse Lawrence Technical submission (guillotine choke) AOF 13 - Amaya vs. Lawrence

Estero, Florida, United States Won Art of Fighting Welterweight Title Win

Daniel McWilliams Submission (rear-naked choke) AOF 12 - Static

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Win

Koa Ramos Submission (rear-naked choke) AOF 11 - Fusion

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Levi LaLonde KO (punches) AOF 10 - Nightmare

Estero, Florida, United States Win

Joe Robinson Submission (rear-naked choke) AOF 8 - Fury

Estero, Florida, United States Win

Daniel Lovett Submission (rear-naked choke) AOF 7 - Payday

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Rory Shallcross TKO (punches) AOF 5 - Rumble at Robarts 5

Sarasota, Florida, United States Win

Francois Ambang Submission (rear-naked choke) AOF 3 - Rumble at Robarts 3

Sarasota, Florida, United States Win

Mackenzie Briggs TKO (punches) AOF 2 - Rumble at Robarts 2

Sarasota, Florida, United States