Smealinho Rama

Apostolis "Smealinho" Rama (born April 30, 1992) is a Greek and Canadian former mixed martial artist who competed in the Light Heavyweight division. He competed in the Professional Fighters League, where he was the WSOF Heavyweight Champion, and also competed in the MFC.

Mixed martial arts career Maximum Fighting Championship Rama made his MFC debut against Canadian Lee Mein at MFC 34: Total Recall. Rama was superior and won by technical knockout in the first round.

Then Rama made a fight in the BFTB, facing Jordan Tracey, in Battle for the Border 1: Blue Plates Vs. Red Plates, and won with a kimura in the first round.

His return to MFC was against Canadian Ryan Fortin at MFC 35: Explosive Encounter. Rama won the first round finals.

At MFC 36, Rama faced Mike Hackert, and knocked him out in the first round.

With a six-game winning streak in MMA, three in MFC, Rama played MFC's Heavyweight Heavyweight belt against future UFC fighter Anthony Hamilton. Rama was knocked out early in the second round with a kick in the head, losing his unbeaten record.

World Series of Fighting/Professional Fighters League Rama made his debut on WSOF against Steve Mocco on February 21, 2014, at WSOF Canada 1: Ford vs. Powell. Rama dominated the fight and won by unanimous decision.

Rama won a fight in the Unified MMA against UFC veteran Tim Hague and returned to the WSOF to contest the WSOF Heavyweight Championship on October 11, 2014, against Derrick Mehmen. He knocked out the American with 51 seconds of fighting and won the title.

His first defense was against Blagoi Ivanov, on WSOF 21, on June 5, 2015. Rama was submitted with a guillotine in the third round and lost his belt.

After the loss, Rama decided to go down to light heavyweight, and succeeded, as in his next bout he knocked out Jake Heun in the second round on December 31, 2016, at WSOF 34.

Rama faced the Brazilian Ronny Markes on PFL Daytona on June 30, 2017, event that marked the debut of the Professional Fighters League, which was formerly known as World Series of Fighting. Rama lost by unanimous decision.

In June 2018, Rama entered the PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament. He faced Brandon Halsey in the opening round at PFL 2 on June 21, 2018. He lost the fight via TKO in the third round when the fight was stopped by the cage side doctor due to a cut Rama suffered.

In his second fight in the tournament, Rama faced Jamie Abdallah at PFL 7 on August 30, 2018. He won the fight via TKO between the second and third rounds when the doctor deemed Abdallah unable to continue due to swelling under his left eye. The win allowed Rama to advance to the next phase of the tournament.

Rama was set to face Bellator vet Jordan Young on April 29, 2021, at PFL 2 as the start of the 2021 PFL Light Heavyweight tournament. At the beginning of April, Rama was replaced by Vinny Magalhães for the whole season.

Championships and Accomplishments World Series of Fighting - Professional Fighters League WSOF Heavyweight Championship (One time) - Rama breaks all time record for Youngest Heavyweight Champion in the History of MMA in a major organization (WSOF/PFL) (22 years, 5 months, 1 week, 4 days) - Previously held by Frank Mir (UFC) (25 years, 3 weeks, 5 days) 2017 Top Light-Heavyweight Prospect 2012 Rookie of the Year 2012 MFC Submission of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Sean O'Connell KO (punches)

Draw

Maxim Grishin Draw (majority)

Win

Jamie Abdallah TKO (doctor stoppage) PFL 7 (2018)

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Brandon Halsey TKO (doctor stoppage) PFL 2 (2018)

Chicago, Illinois, United States Loss

Ronny Markes Decision (unanimous) PFL: Daytona June 30, 2017

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States Win

Jake Heun TKO (punches) WSOF 34 December 31, 2016

New York City, New York, United States Loss

Blagoy Ivanov Submission (guillotine choke) WSOF 21 June 5, 2015

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Lost the WSOF Heavyweight Championship. Win

Derrick Mehmen TKO (punches) WSOF 14 October 11, 2014

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Won the inaugural WSOF Heavyweight Championship. Win

Tim Hague TKO (punches) Unified - MMA 19 May 23, 2014

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Steve Mocco Decision (unanimous) World Series of Fighting Canada 1: Ford vs. Powell February 21, 2014

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Loss

Anthony Hamilton KO (head kick) MFC 38: Behind Enemy Lines October 4, 2013

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada For MFC Heavyweight Championship Win

Mike Hackert KO (punches) MFC 35: Reality Check February 15, 2013

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Ryan Fortin Submission (rear-naked choke) MFC 35: Explosive Encounter October 26, 2012

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Jordan Tracey Submission (kimura) Battle for the Border 1 September 8, 2012

Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada Win

Lee Mein TKO (punches) MFC 34: Total Recall August 10, 2012

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Craig Hudson Submission (rear-naked choke) AFC 10 - Rise June 15, 2012

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Win

Demetrius Seguin TKO (punches) HKFC - School of Hard Knocks 20 February 24, 2012

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Pro Debut.