Emiliano Sordi

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Emiliano Sordi
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Born (1991-02-15) 15 February 1991 (age 34)
Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
Other namesHe-Man
NationalityArgentinian
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division Light Heavyweight
Reach77 in (196 cm)
Fighting out ofRio Cuarto, Cordoba, Argentina
TeamNova União Argentina (until 2016)
Alliance MMA
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total40
Wins26
By knockout18
By submission6
By decision2
Losses13
By knockout7
By submission4
By decision2
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Emiliano Sordi (born 15 February 1991) is an Argentine professional mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division. He has also formerly competed for Jungle Fight, Bellator, Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) and the Professional Fighters League (PFL), where he was the 2019 Light Heavyweight Tournament Champion. [1]

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Emiliano Sordi started his MMA career in 2009, in the regional promotion Real Fights Argentina. His debut was a loss. He then fought for many promotions across South America, racking up a record of 11 wins and 4 losses.

Bellator MMA

In 2014, Sordi signed with Bellator MMA. He debuted for the promotion with the event Bellator 128, on 10 October, winning against Bubba McDaniel via submission. [2]

He fought two more times for the promotion, losing both times. The first was against A.J. Matthews at Bellator 141 on 28 August 2015, where he lost via TKO after his corner stopped the fight between rounds one and two. The second loss was against Gregory Babene at Bellator 166 on 2 December 2016, via a guillotine choke in the first round.

Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS)

After another 2 wins on the South American MMA regional scene, Sordi fought at Dana White's Contender Series 10 on 19 June 2018. His fight was against Ryan Spann and Sordi was submitted 26 seconds into the bout via a guillotine choke.

Professional Fighters League

PFL season 2018

In 2018, Sordi began competing in the Light heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League. He debuted in the event PFL 7, where he knocked out Jason Butcher in the first round. [3] In his second fight for the promotion, Sordi lost to Bozigit Ataev at PFL 9. [4]

PFL season 2019

Sordi started the 2019 season with a victory over Brazilian fighter Vinny Magalhães at PFL 3. [5] He then avenged his 2018 loss against Bozigit Ataev with a knockout victory at PFL 6. [6]

With those two victories, Sordi qualified for the 2019 PFL Tournament Playoffs at PFL 9. He beat Sigi Pesaleli and Bozigit Ataev on the same night, qualifying for the tournament final. [7]

On 21 December 2019, Sordi faced Jordan Johnson at PFL 10 at Madison Square Garden in New York City to determine the 2019 PLF Tournament Champion. Sordi won via knockout on the first round and became the first Argentine PFL Tournament Champion [8]

PFL season 2020

The PFL 2020 season was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic [9]

PFL season 2021

Sordi started the 2021 season at PFL 2, where he beat Chris Camozzi via unanimous decision. [10] He then fought Dan Spohn to a draw at PFL 5, qualifying to the 2021 playoffs. [11]

At PFL 9, Sordi lost via unanimous decision to Antônio Carlos Júnior, [12] who would later then become the PFL 2021 Light Heavyweight Tournament Champion. [13]

PFL season 2022

Sordi was expected to face Josh Silveira at PFL 1, but his opponent pulled out of the fight three days before the event. [14] Sordi instead faced late-replacement Cory Hendricks, and lost via technical knockout. [15]

At PFL 4, Sordi lost to Delan Monte. [16] With two losses, Sordi failed to qualify to the playoffs.

Post PFL

In 2023, Sordi decided to leave PFL and signed a one-fight deal with UAE Warriors. He fought Asylzhan Bakhytzhanuly at UAE Warriors 36, and lost via technical knockout. [17]

Sordi beat Markus Perez in May 2023. [18]

Global Fight League

On 11 December 2024, it was announced that Sordi was signed by Global Fight League. [19] However, in April 2025, it was reported that all GFL events were cancelled indefinitely. [20]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
40 matches26 wins13 losses
By knockout187
By submission64
By decision22
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win25–14–1Marcos BrigagãoKO (punches)XFC 5228 March 202511:27 Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Win24–14–1Hugo LezamaTKO (punches)Fusion FC 791 August 202412:30 Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWon the vacant Fusion FC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Loss24–13–1Diyar NurgozhayTKO (punches) UAE Warriors 50 18 May 202414:17 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win24–12–1 Markus Perez Decision (unanimous)Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 45 May 202335:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United StatesBare Knuckle MMA.
Loss23–12–1Asylzhan BakhytzhanulyTKO (punches)UAE Warriors 3625 February 202321:11 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss23–11–1Delan MonteTKO (punches) PFL 4 (2022) 17 June 202211:32 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss23–10–1Cory HendricksTKO (punches) PFL 1 (2022) 20 April 202222:13 Arlington, Texas, United States
Loss23–9–1 Antônio Carlos Júnior Decision (unanimous) PFL 9 (2021) 27 August 202135:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States 2021 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Draw23–8–1 Dan Spohn Draw (unanimous) PFL 5 (2021) 17 June 202135:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesSordi was deducted one point in round 1 due to strikes to the back of the head.
Win23–8 Chris Camozzi Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 (2021) 29 April 202135:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win22–8 Jordan Johnson TKO (punches) PFL 10 (2019) 31 December 201912:01 New York City, New York, United StatesWon the 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament.
Win21–8 Bozigit Ataev Submission (rear-naked choke) PFL 9 (2019) 31 October 201914:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win20–8Sigi PesaleliTKO (punches)11:13 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win19–8 Bozigit Ataev KO (punches) PFL 6 (2019) 8 August 201911:23 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win18–8 Vinny Magalhães TKO (punches) PFL 3 (2019) 6 June 201922:45 Uniondale, New York, United States
Loss17–8 Bozigit Ataev TKO (punches) PFL 9 (2018) 13 October 201811:43 Long Beach, California, United States
Win17–7 Jason Butcher KO (punch) PFL 7 (2018) 30 August 201810:16 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss16–7 Ryan Spann Submission (guillotine choke) Dana White's Contender Series 10 19 June 201810:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16–6Douglas RakchalTKO (punches)Arena Tour 99 June 201711:30 Buenos Aires, ArgentinaReturn to Light Heavyweight.
Win15–6Jackson Mora RodriguezTKO (punches)Fusion FC 2522 February 201714:15 Lima, PeruWon the vacant Fusion FC Middleweight Championship.
Loss14–6Gregory BabeneSubmission (guillotine choke) Bellator 166 2 December 201613:11 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win14–5Fernando di PierroTKO (punches)Arena Tour 719 September 20152N/A Buenos Aires, Argentina
Loss13–5 AJ Matthews TKO (retirement) Bellator 141 28 August 201515:00 Temecula, California, United States
Win13–4 Bubba McDaniel Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 128 10 October 201410:58 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win12–4Alexandre OliveiraKO (punches)X-Fight MMA 723 November 201311:35 Araraquara, Brazil
Win11–4Vander CarliniTKO (punches)Peru FC 1417 August 201312:55 Lima, Peru
Win10–4Pedro GalizaTKO (rib injury)Capital Fight 510 May 20131N/A Brasília, Brazil
Loss9–4Kaue DudusSubmission (anaconda choke)Infinity MMA 210 November 20121N/A Asunción, Paraguay
Win9–3Ivan GalazSubmission (rear-naked choke)Rio Cuarto Fight 314 September 201212:50 Río Cuarto, Argentina
Win8–3Jackson Mora RodriguezSubmission (armbar)Conviction MMA 314 July 201210:41 Buenos Aires, ArgentinaMiddleweight debut.
Win7–3Fabiano CapoaniTKO (punches)Amazon Forest Combat 231 March 201222:31 Manaus, Brazil
Loss6–3Kleber SilvaTKO (punches)Jungle Fight 3621 January 201214:26 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win6–2 Bruno Cappelozza Submission (guillotine choke)Jungle Fight 3517 December 201110:34 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win5–2Pablo AlvarezTKO (head kick and punches)Glam Fight7 December 201110:27 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win4–2Cesar VeronTKO (punches)Dojo Serpiente: Club de la Pelea2 October 201110:47 Castelar, Argentina
Loss3–2Willians SantosDecision (unanimous)Jungle Fight 2925 June 201135:00 Serra, Brazil
Win3–1Lautaro Jauregui LordaTKO (punches)Rio Cuarto Fight 14 June 201110:55 Río Cuarto, Argentina
Win2–1Ricardo PecanhaTKO (punches)X-Combat Ultra: International Grand Prix19 May 201123:14 Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil
Win1–1Diego PalauSubmission (guillotine choke)Explosion Fight Night 21 November 200922:12 Mar del Plata, Argentina
Loss0–1Roberto PastuchSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Real Fights 627 September 200912:23 Buenos Aires, ArgentinaLight Heavyweight debut

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See also

References

  1. ↑ Jr, Adam Guillen (31 December 2019). "PFL Results: Sordi KO's Johnson, Wins $1 million (Video)". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Bellator 128: Dantas vs. Warren | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "PFL 2018 #7: Regular Season | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "PFL 2018 #9: Playoffs | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "PFL 2019 #3: Regular Season | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  6. ↑ "PFL 2019 #6: Regular Season | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  7. ↑ "PFL 2019 #9: Playoffs | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  8. ↑ Anderson, Jay (31 December 2019). "PFL Championship 2019 Results: Emiliano Sordi Completes Perfect Season". Cageside Press. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  9. ↑ "PFL suspends 2020 season amid COVID-19 pandemic; contracted fighters to receive stipends". MMA Junkie. 20 April 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  10. ↑ "PFL 2021 #2: Regular Season | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  11. ↑ "PFL 2021 #5: Regular Season | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  12. ↑ "PFL 2021 #9: Playoffs | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  13. ↑ Anderson, Jay (27 October 2021). "PFL Championship 2021 Results: Antonio Carlos Junior Submits Marthin Hamlet". Cageside Press. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  14. ↑ Behunin, Alex; Anderson, Jay; Anderson, Alex Behunin and Jay (19 April 2022). "PFL 1 2022: Emiliano Sordi Had to Change Up Game Plan After Late Opponent Change". Cageside Press. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  15. ↑ "PFL 1: 2022 Regular Season | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  16. ↑ "PFL 4: 2022 Regular Season | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  17. ↑ "UAE Warriors 36 | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  18. ↑ "Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA: Nelson vs Cleckler | Event". Tapology. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  19. ↑ "Global Fight League reveals massive list of signings, including 8 ex-UFC champs, for new team-based MMA organization". Yahoo Sports. 11 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  20. ↑ Matthew Wells, Mike Bohn and Nolan King (9 April 2025). "Global Fight League's inaugural back-to-back events in May canceled". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  21. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Emiliano Sordi". Sherdog.
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