21 Facts About Emiliano Sordi

Emiliano Sordi was born on 15 February 1991 and is an Argentine professional mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division.

Emiliano Sordi has formerly competed for Jungle Fight, Bellator, Dana White's Contender Series and the Professional Fighters League, where he was the 2019 Light Heavyweight Tournament Champion.

Emiliano Sordi started his MMA career in 2009, in the regional promotion Real Fights Argentina.

Emiliano Sordi then fought for many promotions across South America, racking up a record of 11 wins and 4 losses.

Emiliano Sordi fought two more times for the promotion, losing both times.

Emiliano Sordi's fight was against Ryan Spann and Sordi was submitted 26 seconds into the bout via a guillotine choke.

In 2018, Emiliano Sordi began competing in the Light heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League.

Emiliano Sordi debuted in the event PFL 7, where he knocked out Jason Butcher in the first round.

Emiliano Sordi started the 2019 season with a victory over Brazilian fighter Vinny Magalhaes at PFL 3.

Emiliano Sordi then avenged his 2018 loss against Bozigit Ataev with a knockout victory at PFL 6.

Emiliano Sordi beat Sigi Pesaleli and Bozigit Ataev on the same night, qualifying for the tournament final.

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

Emiliano Sordi won via knockout on the first round and became the first Argentine PFL Tournament Champion.

Emiliano Sordi started the 2021 season at PFL 2, where he beat Chris Camozzi via unanimous decision.

Emiliano Sordi then fought Dan Spohn to a draw at PFL 5, qualifying to the 2021 playoffs.

At PFL 9, Emiliano Sordi lost via unanimous decision to Antonio Carlos Junior, who would later then become the PFL 2021 Light Heavyweight Tournament Champion.

Emiliano Sordi was expected to face Josh Silveira at PFL 1, but his opponent pulled out of the fight three days before the event.

Emiliano Sordi instead faced late-replacement Cory Hendricks, and lost via technical knockout.

In 2023, Emiliano Sordi decided to leave PFL and signed a one-fight deal with UAE Warriors.

Emiliano Sordi fought Asylzhan Bakhytzhanuly at UAE Warriors 36, and lost via technical knockout.

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