Emiliano Sordi

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Emiliano Sordi
File:Emiliano Sordi.jpg
Born (1991-02-15) 15 February 1991 (age 33)
Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
Other names He-Man
Nationality Argentinian
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division Light Heavyweight
Reach 77 in
Fighting out of Rio Cuarto, Cordoba, Argentina
Team Nova União Argentina (until 2016) Alliance MMA
Years active 2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 38
Wins 24
By knockout 16
By submission 6
By decision 2
Losses 13
By knockout 7
By submission 4
By decision 2
Draws 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Emiliano Sordi ( born 15 February 1991 in Rio Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina) 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 Professional Fighters League (PFL), where he was the 2019 Light Heavyweight Tournament Champion.[1]

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 on the event Bellator 128, on 10 October 2014, winning against Bubba McDaniel via submission.[2]

He fought two more times for the promotion, losing both times, the first 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 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, against Ryan Spann, where he was submitted 26 seconds into the bout via guillotine choke.

Professional Fighters League

PFL season 2018

In 2018, Emiliano 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, where he beat Sigi Pesaleli and Bozigit Ataev again on the same night, qualifying for the tournament final.[7]

On 21 December 2019, Emiliano Sordi faced Jordan Johnson at PFL 10 at the Madison Square Garden in New York City to determine the 2019 PLF Tournament Champion. Sordi won via knock out 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

Emiliano 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]

Emiliano Sordi beat Markus Perez in May 2023.[18]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 24–13–1 Diyar Nurgozhay TKO (punches) UAE Warriors 50 May 18, 2024 1 4:17 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 24–12–1 Markus Perez Decision (unanimous) Gamebred FC 4 5 May 2023 3 5:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Bare Knuckle MMA.
Loss 23–12–1 Asylzhan Bakhytzhanuly TKO (punches) UAE Warriors 36 25 February 2023 2 1:11 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 23–11–1 Delan Monte TKO (punches) PFL 4: 2022 Regular Season 17 June 2022 1 1:32 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss 23–10–1 Cory Hendricks TKO (punches) PFL 1: 2022 Regular Season 20 April 2022 2 2:13 Arlington, Texas, United States
Loss 23–9–1 Antônio Carlos Júnior Decision (unanimous) PFL 9: 2021 Playoffs 27 August 2021 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States 2021 PFL Light Heavyweight Semi-finals.
Draw 23–8–1 Dan Spohn Draw (unanimous) PFL 5: 2021 Regular Season 17 June 2021 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Sordi was deducted a point in the first round due to strikes to the back of the head.
Win 23–8 Chris Camozzi Decision (unanimous) PFL 2: 2021 Regular Season 29 April 2021 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 22–8 Jordan Johnson TKO (punches) PFL 10: 2019 Season PFL Championships 31 December 2019 1 2:01 New York City, United States 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight Final..
Win 21–8 Bozigit Ataev Submission (rear-naked choke) PFL 9: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 3 31 October 2019 1 4:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight Semi-final.
Win 20–8 Sigi Pesaleli TKO (punches) 1 1:13 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight Quarterfinal.
Win 19–8 Bozigit Ataev KO (punches) PFL 6: 2019 Regular Season 8 August 2019 1 1:23 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 18–8 Vinny Magalhães TKO (punches) PFL 3: 2019 Regular Season 6 June 2019 2 2:45 Uniondale, New York, United States
Loss 17–8 Bozigit Ataev TKO (punches) PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2 13 October 2018 1 1:43 Long Beach, California, United States
Win 17–7 Jason Butcher KO (punch) PFL 7: 2018 Regular Season 30 August 2018 1 0:16 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 16–7 Ryan Spann Submission (guillotine choke) Dana White's Contender Series 10 19 June 2018 1 0:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–6 Douglas Rakchal TKO (punches) Arena Tour 9 June 9, 2017 1 1:30 Buenos Aires, Argentina Return to Light Heavyweight.
Win 15–6 Jackson Mora Rodriguez TKO (punches) Fusion FC 25 February 22, 2017 1 4:15 Lima, Peru Won the vacant Fusion FC Middleweight Championship.
Loss 14–6 Gregory Babene Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 166 2 December 2016 1 3:11 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 14–5 Fernando di Pierro TKO (punches) Arena Tour 7 September 19, 2015 2 N/A Buenos Aires, Argentina
Loss 13–5 AJ Matthews TKO (retirement) Bellator 141 28 August 2015 1 5:00 Temecula, California, United States
Win 13–4 Bubba McDaniel Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 128 10 October 2014 1 0:58 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 12–4 Alexandre Oliveira KO (punches) X-Fight MMA 7 November 23, 2013 1 1:35 Araraquara, Brazil
Win 11–4 Vander Carlini TKO Peru FC 14 August 17, 2013 1 2:55 Lima, Peru
Win 10–4 Pedro Galiza TKO (rib injury) Capital Fight 5 May 10, 2013 1 N/A Brasília, Brazil
Loss 9–4 Kaue Dudus Submission (anaconda choke) Infinity MMA 2 November 10, 2012 1 N/A Asunción, Paraguay
Win 9–3 Ivan Galaz Submission (rear-naked choke) Rio Cuarto Fight 3 September 14, 2012 1 2:50 Río Cuarto, Argentina
Win 8–3 Jackson Mora Rodriguez Submission (armbar) Conviction MMA 3 July 14, 2012 1 0:41 Buenos Aires, Argentina Middleweight debut.
Win 7–3 Fabiano Capoani TKO (punches) Amazon Forest Combat 2 March 31, 2012 2 2:31 Manaus, Brazil
Loss 6–3 Kleber Silva TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 36 January 21, 2012 1 4:26 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 6–2 Bruno Cappelozza Submission (guillotine choke) Jungle Fight 35 December 17, 2011 1 0:34 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 5–2 Pablo Alvarez TKO (head kick and punches) Glam Fight December 7, 2011 1 0:27 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win 4–2 Cesar Veron TKO (punches) Dojo Serpiente: Club de la Pelea October 2, 2011 1 0:47 Castelar, Argentina
Loss 3–2 Willians Santos Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 29 June 25, 2011 3 5:00 Serra, Brazil
Win 3–1 Lautaro Jauregui Lorda TKO (punches) Rio Cuarto Fight 1 June 4, 2011 1 0:55 Río Cuarto, Argentina
Win 2–1 Ricardo Pecanha TKO (punches) X-Combat Ultra: International Grand Prix May 19, 2011 2 3:14 Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil
Win 1–1 Diego Palau Submission (guillotine choke) Explosion Fight Night 2 November 1, 2009 2 2:12 Mar del Plata, Argentina
Loss 0–1 Roberto Pastuch Submission (arm-triangle choke) Real Fights 6 September 27, 2009 1 2:23 Buenos Aires, Argentina Light Heavyweight debut

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See also

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