Smealinho Rama

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Apostolis "Smealinho" Rama
BornΑποστόλης Ράμα
(1992-04-30) April 30, 1992 (age 31)
Athens, Greece
Other namesThe Prince
Nationality Greek
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb)
Division Light Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Reach78 in (200 cm) [1]
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of New York, New York
Team Goldenstars Boxing
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2012-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins11
By knockout7
By submission3
By decision1
Losses5
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision1
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Apostolis "Smealinho" Rama (born April 30, 1992) is a Greek mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division. He competed in the Professional Fighters League, where he was the promotion's inaugural Heavyweight Champion, and also competed in the MFC.

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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. [2]

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. [3]

His return to MFC was against Canadian Ryan Fortin at MFC 35: Explosive Encounter. Rama won the first round finals. [4]

At MFC 36, Rama faced Mike Hackert, and knocked him out in the first round. [5]

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. [6]

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. [7] 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. [8]

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. [9]

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. [10]

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. [11]

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. [12] 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. [13] 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. [14] At the beginning of April, Rama was replaced by Vinny Magalhães for the whole season. [15]

Championships and Accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches11 wins5 losses
By knockout73
By submission31
By decision11
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–5–1 Sean O'Connell KO (punches) PFL 9 (2018) October 13, 201811:45 Long Beach, California, United States2018 PFL Light Heavyweight Semifinal bout.
Draw11–4–1 Maxim Grishin Draw (majority)25:002018 PFL Light Heavyweight Quarterfinal bout. Advanced via first round tiebreaker.
Win11–4Jamie AbdallahTKO (doctor stoppage) PFL 7 (2018) August 30, 201825:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss10-4 Brandon Halsey TKO (doctor stoppage) PFL 2 (2018) June 21, 201830:01 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss10-3 Ronny Markes Decision (unanimous)PFL: DaytonaJune 30, 201735:00 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Win10-2Jake HeunTKO (punches) WSOF 34 December 31, 201623:30 New York City, New York, United StatesLight Heavyweight debut.
Loss9-2 Blagoy Ivanov Submission (guillotine choke) WSOF 21 June 5, 201531:17Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaLost the WSOF Heavyweight Championship.
Win9-1 Derrick Mehmen TKO (punches) WSOF 14 October 11, 201410:51Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaWon the inaugural WSOF Heavyweight Championship.
Win8-1 Tim Hague TKO (punches)Unified - MMA 19May 23, 201411:41Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win7-1 Steve Mocco Decision (unanimous) World Series of Fighting Canada 1: Ford vs. Powell February 21, 201435:00Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss6-1 Anthony Hamilton KO (head kick) MFC 38: Behind Enemy Lines October 4, 201320:12Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaFor MFC Heavyweight Championship
Win6-0Mike HackertKO (punches) MFC 35: Reality Check February 15, 201312:28Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win5-0Ryan FortinSubmission (rear-naked choke) MFC 35: Explosive Encounter October 26, 201212:02Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win4-0Jordan TraceySubmission (kimura)Battle for the Border 1September 8, 201213:24 Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Win3-0 Lee Mein TKO (punches) MFC 34: Total Recall August 10, 201212:49 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win2-0Craig HudsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)AFC 10 - RiseJune 15, 201213:50 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win1-0Demetrius SeguinTKO (punches)HKFC - School of Hard Knocks 20February 24, 201210:13 Medicine Hat, Alberta, CanadaPro Debut.

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References

  1. ↑ "Smealinho Rama". www.pflmma.com.
  2. ↑ Lee Mein vs. Smealinho Rama - Cage Rank
  3. ↑ Smealinho Rama vs Jordan Tracey
  4. ↑ Smealinho Rama Vs. Ryan Fortin, MFC 35 | MMA Bout Page | Tapology
  5. ↑ Smealinho Rama (black and white trunks). Mike Hackert
  6. ↑ by-rutten-silva Fight path: hopeful for WSOF title, Smealinho Rama says inspired by Bas Rutten and Anderson Silva
  7. ↑ "WSOF Canada: Ford vs. Powell set for Feb. 2, Rama vs. Mocco Completes Main Card". topnewsmma.com. 2014-02-06.
  8. ↑ "JAKE SHIELDS FINDS RYAN FORD WITH A WOODFIRE ON THE WSOF 14 MAIN FIGHT". Sherdog.com. 2014-10-11.
  9. ↑ "WSOF 21: Blagoi Ivanov vs. Smealinho Rama video highlights". mmajunkie.com. 2015-06-06.
  10. ↑ "Justin Gaethje Remains WSOF Lightweight Champion After New Year's Eve Scare". Sherdog.com. 2016-12-31.
  11. ↑ "PFL: Daytona highlights: Ronny Markes slips and slides past ex-champ Smealinho Rama". mmajunkie.com. 2017-07-01.
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