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Emiliano Sordi MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

Emiliano Sordi MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, MMA Career & Fight History

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Emiliano Sordi

EMILIANO SORDI

“He-Man”
Argentina Flag ARGENTINA • LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D 27-14-1
(T)KO 19-8
SUB 7-4
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY Argentina
WT CLASS Light Heavyweight
HT / WT 6′ 2″, 206 lbs
BIRTHDATE 02/15/1991 (35)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 74.0″ (188cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Alliance MMA • Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
NICKNAME “He-Man”
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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2019 PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Captured $1,000,000 World Tournament Title
🇦🇷
First Argentine MMA World Champion Pioneered Historic Global Championship for Argentina
🥇
FFC Light Heavyweight Champion Captured the Fusion Fighting Championship 205 lb Belt
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26 Career Finishes Boasts a Devastating 96.3% Finish Rate Across 27 Victories
Emiliano Sordi Record
WINS27
KO/TKO
19
SUB
7
DECISION
1
LOSSES14
KO/TKO
8
SUB
4
DECISION
2
DRAWS1
DR
1
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 42 professional bouts (27-14-1).

Win Rate

27 wins · 42 bouts

Loss Rate

14 losses · 42 bouts

Finish Rate

26 finishes · 42 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

19 KO/TKOs · 42 bouts

Submission Rate

7 submissions · 42 bouts

Decision Rate

1 decisions · 42 bouts

EMILIANO SORDI FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Abraham Bably United Kingdom England
PFL Chicago: Carmouche vs. Bishop 2
Oct / 16 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:13) Oct / 16 / 2026
ROUND2
TIME3:13
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PFL Chicago Feature • Sordi vs. Bably
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Abraham Bably
Fight LocationUnited States Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.8 lbs vs 205.4 lbs
Abraham Bably Record at Bout (Opponent)8-3-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout26-14-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Abraham Bably: -185 (Favorite) vs Emiliano Sordi: +150 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sordi weathered early clinch pressure from former PFL Africa heavyweight champion Bably before changing the complexion of the bout in round two, rocking Bably with heavy hooks against the fence and finishing with an unanswered barrage of punches at 3:13.
LOSS
Simeon Powell United Kingdom England
PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs. Zendeli
May / 02 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (3:05) May / 02 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME3:05
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PFL Sioux Falls Feature • Powell vs. Sordi
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Simeon Powell
Fight LocationUnited States Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States (Sanford Pentagon)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.6 lbs vs 205.2 lbs
Simeon Powell Record at Bout (Opponent)9-1-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout26-13-1
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-action slugfest. Sordi engaged in brutal exchanges through the first two frames before Powell connected with a punishing knee in the third round, following up with strikes to force Jason Herzog’s stoppage at 3:05.
WIN
Tom Breese United Kingdom England
FNC 25: Batur vs. Kita
Nov / 29 / 2025
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:15) Nov / 29 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME2:15
METHODSubmission
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🥊 FNC 25 Co-Main Feature • Sordi vs. Breese
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Tom Breese
Fight LocationCroatia Zagreb, Croatia (Arena Zagreb)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Tom Breese Record at Bout (Opponent)18-5-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout25-13-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sordi clipped UFC veteran Breese early on the feet, took his back during a frantic scramble along the fence, and sank in a tight rear-naked choke to force the tapout at 2:15 of round one.
WIN
Marcos Brigagao Brazil Brazil
XFC 52: The Awakening
Mar / 28 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:27) Mar / 28 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME1:27
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 XFC 52 Main Event • Sordi vs. Brigagão
Main Event
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Marcos Brigagão
Fight LocationUnited States Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States (John T. Rhodes Sports Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Marcos Brigagão Record at Bout (Opponent)17-7-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout24-13-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sordi blitzed Brazilian veteran Brigagão from the opening bell, flooring him with a heavy overhand right and ending the fight with unanswered ground strikes in just 87 seconds.
WIN
Hugo Lezama Title Fight Mexico Mexico
FFC 79: Sordi vs. Lezama
Aug / 01 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:30) Aug / 01 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME2:30
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt FFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Sordi vs. Lezama
Captured FFC Light Heavyweight Belt
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Hugo Lezama
Fight LocationArgentina Buenos Aires, Argentina (Centro Galicia)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Hugo Lezama Record at Bout (Opponent)10-2-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout23-13-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting in his home country, Sordi overwhelmed Mexican champion Lezama with relentless forward pressure, trapping him against the fence and finishing with punishing hooks at 2:30 of round one to claim the FFC title.
LOSS
Diyar Nurgozhay Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
UAE Warriors 50
May / 18 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:17) May / 18 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME4:17
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UAE Warriors 50 Main Event • Nurgozhay vs. Sordi
Main Event
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Diyar Nurgozhay
Fight LocationUnited Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Mubadala Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Diyar Nurgozhay Record at Bout (Opponent)9-0-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout23-12-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Undefeated Kazakh powerhouse Nurgozhay timed a sharp counter left hand that dropped Sordi late in the first round, finishing with ground-and-pound strikes at 4:17.
LOSS
Asylzhan Bakhytzhanuly Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
UAE Warriors 36
Feb / 25 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:11) Feb / 25 / 2023
ROUND2
TIME1:11
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UAE Warriors 36 Feature • Sordi vs. Bakhytzhanuly
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Asylzhan Bakhytzhanuly
Fight LocationUnited Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Asylzhan Bakhytzhanuly Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-1
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout23-11-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bakhytzhanuly connected with a clean left hook early in round two that stunned Sordi, following up with punches to force the referee stoppage at 1:11.
LOSS
Delan Monte Brazil Brazil
2022 PFL Regular Season: Lightweights & Light Heavyweights
Jun / 17 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:32) Jun / 17 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME1:32
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 2022 PFL 4 Regular Season • Sordi vs. Monte
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Delan Monte
Fight LocationUnited States Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Overtime Elite Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 205.6 lbs
Delan Monte Record at Bout (Opponent)8-2-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout23-10-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Emiliano Sordi: -425 (Favorite) vs Delan Monte: +330 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Monte landed an explosive right hook during a frantic wild pocket exchange that dropped Sordi, following up with hammerfists to force Kevin MacDonald’s stoppage at 1:32 of round one.
LOSS
Cory Hendricks United States United States
2022 PFL Regular Season: Lightweights & Light Heavyweights
Apr / 20 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:13) Apr / 20 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME2:13
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 2022 PFL 1 Regular Season • Hendricks vs. Sordi
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Cory Hendricks
Fight LocationUnited States Arlington, Texas, United States (Esports Stadium Arlington)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.4 lbs vs 205.8 lbs
Cory Hendricks Record at Bout (Opponent)8-4-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout23-9-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Emiliano Sordi: -250 (Favorite) vs Cory Hendricks: +205 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kerry Hatley
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sordi started strongly with kicks and straight punches, but Hendricks scored a takedown in round two, moved into full mount, and rained down ground strikes to force Kerry Hatley’s stoppage at 2:13.
LOSS
Antonio Carlos Jr. Brazil Brazil
PFL Playoffs: Featherweights & Light Heavyweights
Aug / 27 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Aug / 27 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 2021 PFL Playoff Semifinal • Carlos Jr. vs. Sordi
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Antônio Carlos Júnior
Fight LocationUnited States Hollywood, Florida, United States (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.6 lbs vs 205.4 lbs
Antônio Carlos Júnior Record at Bout (Opponent)11-5-0 (1 NC)
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout23-8-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antônio Carlos Júnior: -185 (Favorite) vs Emiliano Sordi: +160 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Andrew Glenn Judge 1: 28-29 Judge 2: 28-29 Judge 3: 27-30
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-stakes playoff battle. Sordi had moments of success with low kicks, but Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Carlos Jr. grounded Sordi in all three rounds to earn a unanimous decision.
DRAW
Dan Spohn United States United States
PFL Regular Season: Welterweights & Light Heavyweights
Jun / 17 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous (Draw)
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 17 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDraw
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🥊 2021 PFL 5 Regular Season • Sordi vs. Spohn
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Dan Spohn
Fight LocationUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Ocean Casino Resort)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.6 lbs vs 205 lbs
Dan Spohn Record at Bout (Opponent)18-8-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout23-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Emiliano Sordi: -700 (Favorite) vs Dan Spohn: +475 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Vitor Ribeiro Judge 1: 28-28 Judge 2: 28-28 Judge 3: 28-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sordi controlled round one with hard kicks, but was penalized a point for repeated low blows in round two. Spohn mounted a comeback in the final frame, resulting in all three judges scoring the fight a 28-28 unanimous draw.
WIN
Chris Camozzi United States United States
PFL Regular Season: Welterweights & Light Heavyweights
Apr / 29 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Apr / 29 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 2021 PFL 2 Regular Season • Sordi vs. Camozzi
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Chris Camozzi
Fight LocationUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Ocean Casino Resort)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.6 lbs vs 204 lbs
Chris Camozzi Record at Bout (Opponent)25-14-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout22-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Emiliano Sordi: -200 (Favorite) vs Chris Camozzi: +165 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Keith Peterson Judge 1: 29-28 Judge 2: 29-28 Judge 3: 29-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sordi showcased his evolving wrestling repertoire against UFC veteran Camozzi, landing key takedowns and battering him with ground-and-pound to capture a unanimous decision.
WIN
Jordan Johnson Title Fight United States United States
PFL: 2019 Championship
Dec / 31 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:01) Dec / 31 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME2:01
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight World Championship • Sordi vs. Johnson
Captured PFL World Championship & $1 Million
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Jordan Johnson
Fight LocationUnited States New York City, New York, United States (Hulu Theater at MSG)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204.4 lbs vs 203.2 lbs
Jordan Johnson Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-1
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout21-8-0
Total Championship Prize$1,000,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jordan Johnson: -165 (Favorite) vs Emiliano Sordi: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Keith Peterson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Historic championship triumph. Sordi capped off a flawless 5-0 season by battering former UFC fighter Jordan Johnson with heavy leg kicks and a crushing right hand that sent him to the canvas, following with punches to force Keith Peterson’s stoppage at 2:01 of round one, making Sordi Argentina’s first MMA world champion and a $1 million tournament winner.
WIN
Bozigit Ataev Russia Russia
PFL Playoffs: Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight
Oct / 31 / 2019
Submission
Rnd 1 (4:26) Oct / 31 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME4:26
METHODSubmission
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🥊 2019 PFL Playoff Semifinal Trilogy • Sordi vs. Ataev 3
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Bozigit Ataev
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.8 lbs vs 205.2 lbs
Bozigit Ataev Record at Bout (Opponent)21-4-1
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout20-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Emiliano Sordi: -250 (Favorite) vs Bozigit Ataev: +205 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting for the second time in a single night in the PFL playoffs, Sordi took Ataev to the canvas, punished him with ground strikes, and took his back to lock in a rear-naked choke at 4:26 of round one to punch his ticket to the $1 million championship final.
WIN
Sigi Pesaleli New Zealand New Zealand
PFL Playoffs: Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight
Oct / 31 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:13) Oct / 31 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME1:13
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 2019 PFL Playoff Quarterfinal • Sordi vs. Pesaleli
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Sigi Pesaleli
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.8 lbs vs 205.4 lbs
Sigi Pesaleli Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout19-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Emiliano Sordi: -850 (Favorite) vs Sigi Pesaleli: +575 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sordi wasted no time in his playoff opener, swarming Pesaleli with heavy punches against the cage and forcing Mark Smith to halt the contest in just 73 seconds.
WIN
Bozigit Ataev Russia Russia
PFL 6: Regular Season
Aug / 08 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:23) Aug / 08 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME1:23
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 2019 PFL 6 Regular Season Rematch • Sordi vs. Ataev 2
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Bozigit Ataev
Fight LocationUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Ocean Casino Resort)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.8 lbs vs 205 lbs
Bozigit Ataev Record at Bout (Opponent)20-3-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout18-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Emiliano Sordi: -140 (Favorite) vs Bozigit Ataev: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Gary Copeland
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Avenging his 2018 defeat, Sordi marched forward and detonated a massive right hand that sent Ataev tumbling to the canvas, followed by ground strikes for a clean first-round knockout at 1:23.
WIN
Vinny Magalhaes Brazil Brazil
PFL 3: Regular Season
Jun / 06 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:45) Jun / 06 / 2019
ROUND2
TIME2:45
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 2019 PFL 3 Main Event • Sordi vs. Magalhaes
Main Event
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Vinny Magalhães
Fight LocationUnited States Uniondale, New York, United States (Nassau Coliseum)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.2 lbs vs 205 lbs
Vinny Magalhães Record at Bout (Opponent)18-10-0 (1 NC)
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout17-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Vinny Magalhães: -335 (Favorite) vs Emiliano Sordi: +275 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Massive upset in the PFL 3 headliner. Sordi defended 2018 finalist Magalhaes’ submission attempts and battered him on the feet, dropping the Brazilian in round two before referee Dan Miragliotta stepped in to stop the bout at 2:45.
LOSS
Bozigit Ataev Russia Russia
PFL 9: Long Beach
Oct / 13 / 2018
KO
Rnd 1 (1:43) Oct / 13 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME1:43
METHODKO
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🥊 2018 PFL 9 Playoff Quarterfinal • Sordi vs. Ataev 1
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Bozigit Ataev
Fight LocationUnited States Long Beach, California, United States (Long Beach Arena)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.5 lbs vs 205 lbs
Bozigit Ataev Record at Bout (Opponent)18-3-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout17-7-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Emiliano Sordi: -165 (Favorite) vs Bozigit Ataev: +135 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Frank Trigg
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their first career clash, Russian striker Ataev connected with a clean punch combination that stopped Sordi in the opening frame at 1:43.
WIN
Jason Butcher United States United States
PFL 7: Atlantic City
Aug / 30 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:16) Aug / 30 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME0:16
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PFL Promotional Debut • Sordi vs. Butcher
PFL Debut
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Jason Butcher
Fight LocationUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Ocean Resort Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.5 lbs vs 205 lbs
Jason Butcher Record at Bout (Opponent)11-3-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout16-7-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Emiliano Sordi: -185 (Favorite) vs Jason Butcher: +150 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Bill Bookwalter
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Blistering promotional debut. Sordi caught Butcher with an overhand right directly from the opening exchange, knocking him to the canvas and finishing with punches in just 16 seconds.
LOSS
Ryan Spann United States United States
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 2
Jun / 19 / 2018
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 1 (0:26) Jun / 19 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME0:26
METHODSubmission
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🥊 DWCS Season 2 • Spann vs. Sordi
Contender Series Feature
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Ryan Spann
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Training Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.5 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ryan Spann Record at Bout (Opponent)13-5-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout16-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ryan Spann: -240 (Favorite) vs Emiliano Sordi: +190 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sordi charged forward on the opening bell but was caught in a deep guillotine choke by future UFC contender Ryan Spann, tapping out in just 26 seconds.
WIN
Douglas Santos Rakchal Brazil Brazil
Arena Tour 9: Sordi vs. Santos
Jun / 09 / 2017
TKO
Rnd 1 (1:30) Jun / 09 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME1:30
METHODTKO
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🥊 Arena Tour 9 Main Event • Sordi vs. Santos
Main Event
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Douglas Santos Rakchal
Fight LocationArgentina Buenos Aires, Argentina (Luna Park)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Douglas Santos Rakchal Record at Bout (Opponent)7-4-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout15-6-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Headlining at Luna Park in Buenos Aires, Sordi overwhelmed Santos with heavy strikes along the fence to score a first-round TKO at 1:30.
WIN
Jackson Mora Peru Peru
FFC 25: Mora vs. Sordi 2
Feb / 22 / 2017
TKO
Rnd 1 (4:15) Feb / 22 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME4:15
METHODTKO
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🥊 FFC 25 Main Event Rematch • Mora vs. Sordi 2
Main Event
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Jackson Mora
Fight LocationPeru Lima, Peru (Coliseo Chamochumbi)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Jackson Mora Record at Bout (Opponent)10-3-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout14-6-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their rematch headlining FFC 25 in Lima, Sordi battered Peruvian veteran Mora with punishing punches from the mount, prompting the referee to halt the bout at 4:15 of round one.
LOSS
Gregory Babene France France
Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2
Dec / 02 / 2016
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 1 (3:11) Dec / 02 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME3:11
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Bellator 166 Feature • Babene vs. Sordi
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Gregory Babene
Fight LocationUnited States Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States (WinStar World Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.5 lbs vs 185.7 lbs
Gregory Babene Record at Bout (Opponent)17-11-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout14-5-0
Officials
Ref: Kerry Hatley
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sordi pressured with striking early, but French submission specialist Babene snatched a guillotine choke during a scramble against the fence, securing the tapout at 3:11 of the first round.
WIN
Fernando di Pierro Brazil Brazil
Arena Tour 7: Sordi vs. Soluco
Sep / 19 / 2015
TKO
Rnd 2 Sep / 19 / 2015
ROUND2
METHODTKO
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🥊 Arena Tour 7 Main Event • Sordi vs. Soluco
Main Event
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Fernando di Pierro
Fight LocationArgentina Buenos Aires, Argentina (Luna Park)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Fernando di Pierro Record at Bout (Opponent)8-4-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout13-5-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Headlining Luna Park, Sordi dismantled Brazilian veteran “Soluco” with relentless power punching and leg kicks, forcing a second-round TKO stoppage.
LOSS
AJ Matthews United States United States
Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girtz
Aug / 28 / 2015
TKO (Corner Stoppage)
Rnd 1 (5:00) Aug / 28 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME5:00
METHODTKO
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🥊 Bellator 141 Feature • Matthews vs. Sordi
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs A.J. Matthews
Fight LocationUnited States Temecula, California, United States (Pechanga Resort & Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
A.J. Matthews Record at Bout (Opponent)7-3-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout13-4-0
Officials
Ref: George Allen
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sordi engaged in an aggressive brawl against Matthews in round one, but sustained severe facial lacerations and damage, leading his corner to stop the bout between rounds.
WIN
Bubba McDaniel United States United States
Bellator MMA: Bellator 128
Oct / 10 / 2014
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 1 (0:58) Oct / 10 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME0:58
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Bellator Debut • Sordi vs. McDaniel
Bellator Debut
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Bubba McDaniel
Fight LocationUnited States Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States (WinStar World Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Bubba McDaniel Record at Bout (Opponent)23-8-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout12-4-0
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sensational Bellator debut. Sordi hurt UFC veteran Bubba McDaniel with early punches, leaped into a standing guillotine choke, and forced a tapout in only 58 seconds.
WIN
Alexandre Oliveira Brazil Brazil
X-Fight MMA 7: Brazil vs. Argentina
Nov / 23 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:35) Nov / 23 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME1:35
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 X-Fight MMA 7 Feature • Sordi vs. Oliveira
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Alexandre Oliveira
Fight LocationBrazil Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Alexandre Oliveira Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout11-4-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Representing Argentina in Brazil, Sordi overwhelmed Oliveira with ferocious punches to secure a rapid TKO stoppage at 1:35 of round one.
WIN
Vander Carlini Brazil Brazil
Peru FC: Peru Fighting Championship 14
Aug / 17 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:55) Aug / 17 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME2:55
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Peru FC 14 Feature • Sordi vs. Carlini
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Vander Carlini
Fight LocationPeru Lima, Peru (Coliseo Chamochumbi)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Vander Carlini Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout10-4-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sordi took Carlini to the canvas and unloaded heavy ground-and-pound, forcing the referee to halt the bout at 2:55 of the opening round.
WIN
Pedro Galiza Brazil Brazil
CF: Capital Fight 5
May / 10 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 May / 10 / 2013
ROUND1
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Capital Fight 5 • Galiza vs. Sordi
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Pedro Galiza
Fight LocationBrazil Brasília, Federal District, Brazil (Ginásio Nilson Nelson)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Pedro Galiza Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout9-4-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sordi handed undefeated Brazilian prospect Pedro Galiza his first career defeat, landing powerful combinations to stop him in the opening round.
LOSS
Kaue Dudus Brazil Brazil
Infinity MMA: Infinity 2
Nov / 10 / 2012
Submission (Anaconda Choke)
Rnd 1 Nov / 10 / 2012
ROUND1
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Infinity MMA 2 • Dudus vs. Sordi
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Kaue Dudus
Fight LocationParaguay Asunción, Paraguay
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Kaue Dudus Record at Bout (Opponent)7-3-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout8-4-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Competing internationally in Paraguay, Sordi engaged in an early grappling scramble, where Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Dudus caught him in an anaconda choke to force a first-round tapout.
WIN
Ivan Galaz Chile Chile
RCF 3: Rio Cuarto Fight 3
Sep / 14 / 2012
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:50) Sep / 14 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME2:50
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Rio Cuarto Fight 3 Main Event • Sordi vs. Galaz
Main Event
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Ivan Galaz
Fight LocationArgentina Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ivan Galaz Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout8-3-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting in his hometown of Río Cuarto, Sordi took kickboxer Galaz to the canvas, advanced to back mount, and locked in a rear-naked choke at 2:50 of round one.
WIN
Jackson Mora Peru Peru
Conviction MMA 3: Argentina vs. Peru
Jul / 14 / 2012
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (0:41) Jul / 14 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME0:41
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Conviction MMA 3 • Sordi vs. Mora 1
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Jackson Mora
Fight LocationArgentina Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Jackson Mora Record at Bout (Opponent)7-2-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout7-3-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lightning-quick submission. Sordi pulled Mora to the mat and immediately transitioned into a deep armbar, extracting the tapout in only 41 seconds.
WIN
Fabiano Capoani Brazil Brazil
AFC: Amazon Forest Combat 2
Mar / 31 / 2012
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:31) Mar / 31 / 2012
ROUND2
TIME2:31
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Amazon Forest Combat 2 • Sordi vs. Capoani
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Fabiano Capoani
Fight LocationBrazil Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil (Arena Amadeu Teixeira)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Fabiano Capoani Record at Bout (Opponent)12-4-1
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout6-3-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sordi battered Brazilian veteran Capoani with heavy punches on the feet and on the ground, securing a second-round TKO victory in Manaus.
LOSS
Kleber Silva Title Fight Brazil Brazil
Jungle Fight 36
Jan / 21 / 2012
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:26) Jan / 21 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME4:26
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt Jungle Fight Light Heavyweight Championship • Silva vs. Sordi
Championship Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Kleber Silva
Fight LocationBrazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Kleber Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)7-4-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout6-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the final of the Jungle Fight Light Heavyweight Tournament for the inaugural championship belt, Silva caught Sordi with heavy punches late in round one to capture the title at 4:26.
WIN
Bruno Cappelozza Brazil Brazil
Jungle Fight 35
Dec / 17 / 2011
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 1 (0:34) Dec / 17 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME0:34
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Jungle Fight 35 Tournament Semifinal • Sordi vs. Cappelozza
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Bruno Cappelozza
Fight LocationBrazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Bruno Cappelozza Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout5-2-0
Officials
Ref: Marcos Vinicius
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a clash of future PFL world champions, Sordi snatched a lightning-fast guillotine choke as Cappelozza shot for a takedown, securing the tap in only 34 seconds to advance to the Jungle Fight tournament final.
WIN
Pablo Alvarez Argentina Argentina
GF: Glam Fight
Dec / 07 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:27) Dec / 07 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME0:27
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Glam Fight • Sordi vs. Alvarez
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Pablo Alvarez
Fight LocationArgentina Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Pablo Alvarez Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout4-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sordi blitzed Alvarez immediately, landing a head kick and follow-up punches to force the stoppage in just 27 seconds.
WIN
Cesar Veron Argentina Argentina
Dojo Serpiente: Club de la Pelea 18
Oct / 02 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:47) Oct / 02 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME0:47
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Club de la Pelea 18 • Sordi vs. Veron
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Cesar Veron
Fight LocationArgentina Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Cesar Veron Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout3-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sordi connected with ferocious punches against Veron early, scoring a knockout finish in only 47 seconds.
LOSS
Willian Santos Brazil Brazil
Jungle Fight 29
Jun / 25 / 2011
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 25 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Jungle Fight 29 • Santos vs. Sordi
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Willian Santos
Fight LocationBrazil Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil (Ginásio Jones dos Santos Neves)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Willian Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)17-3-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout3-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his promotional debut in Brazil, Sordi engaged in three competitive rounds against experienced Brazilian veteran Willian Santos, dropping a unanimous decision.
WIN
Lautaro Lorda Argentina Argentina
RCF 1: Rio Cuarto Fight
Jun / 04 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:55) Jun / 04 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME0:55
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Rio Cuarto Fight 1 • Sordi vs. Lorda
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Lautaro Lorda
Fight LocationArgentina Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Lautaro Lorda Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout2-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sordi blitzed Lorda in his hometown of Río Cuarto, unloading heavy punches to force the referee stoppage in only 55 seconds.
WIN
Ricardo Pecanha Brazil Brazil
X-Combat Ultra: Int’l Grand Prix
May / 20 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:14) May / 20 / 2011
ROUND2
TIME3:14
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 X-Combat Ultra Grand Prix • Sordi vs. Pecanha
Tournament Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Ricardo Peçanha
Fight LocationBrazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ricardo Peçanha Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout1-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Traveling to Rio de Janeiro, Sordi overpowered Peçanha with superior striking and ground strikes to score a TKO at 3:14 of round two.
WIN
Diego Palau Argentina Argentina
EFN: Explotion Fight Night 2
Nov / 01 / 2009
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 2 (2:12) Nov / 01 / 2009
ROUND2
TIME2:12
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Explotion Fight Night 2 • Sordi vs. Palau
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Diego Palau
Fight LocationArgentina Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Diego Palau Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout0-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rebounding from his debut setback, Sordi locked in a tight guillotine choke during a scramble in round two to claim his first career victory at 2:12.
LOSS
Roberto Pastuch Argentina Argentina
Real Fights 6: Respect
Sep / 27 / 2009
Submission (Arm-Triangle)
Rnd 1 (2:23) Sep / 27 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME2:23
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Pastuch vs. Sordi
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupEmiliano Sordi vs Roberto Pastuch
Fight LocationArgentina Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Roberto Pastuch Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his professional mixed martial arts debut at age 18 in Buenos Aires, Sordi engaged in an early grappling exchange before Pastuch isolated his neck and shoulder in an arm-triangle choke, forcing the tap at 2:23 of the first round.
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