Wikipedia

Emiliano Sordi

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]

Emiliano Sordi
Born (1991-02-15) 15 February 1991 (age 33)
Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
Other namesHe-Man
NationalityArgentinian
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
DivisionLight 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
Total39
Wins25
By knockout17
By submission6
By decision2
Losses13
By knockout7
By submission4
By decision2
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

edit

Early career

edit

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

edit

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)

edit

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

edit

PFL season 2018

edit

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

edit

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

edit

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

PFL season 2021

edit

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

edit

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

edit

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]

Global Fight League

edit

On December 11, 2024, it was announced that Sordi was signed by Global Fight League.[19]

Championships and accomplishments

edit

Mixed martial arts record

edit
Professional record breakdown
39 matches 25 wins 13 losses
By knockout 17 7
By submission 6 4
By decision 2 2
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 24–14–1 Hugo Lezama TKO (punches and elbows) Fusion FC 79 August 1, 2024 1 2:30 Buenos Aires, Argentina Won the vacant Fusion FC Light Heavyweight Championship.
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 Bareknuckle MMA 4 May 5, 2023 3 5:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Bare Knuckle MMA.
Loss 23–12–1 Asylzhan Bakhytzhanuly TKO (punches) UAE Warriors 36 February 25, 2023 2 1:11 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 23–11–1 Delan Monte TKO (punches) PFL 4 (2022) June 17, 2022 1 1:32 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss 23–10–1 Cory Hendricks TKO (punches) PFL 1 (2022) April 20, 2022 2 2:13 Arlington, Texas, United States
Loss 23–9–1 Antônio Carlos Júnior Decision (unanimous) PFL 9 (2021) August 27, 2021 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States 2021 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Draw 23–8–1 Dan Spohn Draw (unanimous) PFL 5 (2021) June 17, 2021 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Sordi was deducted one point in round one due to strikes to the back of the head.
Win 23–8 Chris Camozzi Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 (2021) April 29, 2021 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 22–8 Jordan Johnson TKO (punches) PFL 10 (2019) December 31, 2019 1 2:01 New York City, New York, United States Won the 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament.
Win 21–8 Bozigit Ataev Submission (rear-naked choke) PFL 9 (2019) October 31, 2019 1 4:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 20–8 Sigi Pesaleli TKO (punches) 1 1:13 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 19–8 Bozigit Ataev KO (punches) PFL 6 (2019) August 8, 2019 1 1:23 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 18–8 Vinny Magalhães TKO (punches) PFL 3 (2019) June 6, 2019 2 2:45 Uniondale, New York, United States
Loss 17–8 Bozigit Ataev TKO (punches) PFL 9 (2018) October 13, 2018 1 1:43 Long Beach, California, United States
Win 17–7 Jason Butcher KO (punch) PFL 7 (2018) August 30, 2018 1 0:16 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 16–7 Ryan Spann Submission (guillotine choke) Dana White's Contender Series 10 June 19, 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 December 2, 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 August 28, 2015 1 5:00 Temecula, California, United States
Win 13–4 Bubba McDaniel Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 128 October 10, 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

[20]

See also

edit

References

edit
  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. ^ Sherdog.com. "Emiliano Sordi". Sherdog.
edit
Retrieved from "https://en.wiki.x.io/w/index.php?title=Emiliano_Sordi&oldid=1262650175"