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Argentina · PFL

Emiliano Sordi

"He-Man"

ArchetypeExplosive Finisher

First clean shot ends the night.

Light HeavyweightOrthodoxAge 35
Record
27-15-1
Win %
63%
KO / TKO
18
Submissions
7
Finish Rate
93%
Height
188 cm
Reach
196 cm
Fights
43
Secret Weapon

Fight Plan: Emiliano Sordi

A coach-ready game plan — historical weaknesses opponents have exploited and what to drill in camp.

Historical Weaknesses
  • Fragile durability when facing heavy counter-strikers
  • Significant cardio drop-off if unable to secure a finish within the first 5-7 minutes
Camp Focus
  • Constant lateral movement to break their rhythm
  • High-pace pressure in rounds 2–3 to drain output
  • Set traps for the overhand — chin has been tested
  • Stack southpaw sparring partners in camp
Blueprint Radar
BP 7.5/10

Fighter fingerprint

Six-axis profile — the shape tells you the style at a glance.

Aggression87Cardio60Wrestling55Fight IQ70Distance Control82Finishing93Emiliano Sordi
Read the shape

Finishing and Aggression are the standout edges; opponents should expect their game plan to lean on these. Wrestling is the lowest axis — exploit it.

  • Aggression87
  • Cardio60
  • Wrestling55
  • Fight IQ70
  • Distance Control82
  • Finishing93
Camp Prep ReportWhat to drill this week

Prep for camp: Emiliano Sordi

Recommendations a coach can act on tomorrow — opponent tendencies, drills, and the sparring styles to stack against this fight.

Most Common Tendencies
Patterns to expect in the cage
  • High-volume striker with extreme finishing instincts in the first round
  • Aggressive forward pressure looking to initiate heavy power-exchanges early
  • Uses physical size and reach to crowd opponents against the fence for blitzes
Training Recommendations
Drill these specific looks
  • Pad work on cutting their right-side cage exits
  • Force a high-pace round 1 — break the gas tank early
  • Set the overhand trap — chin has cracked under clean shots
Sparring Recommendations
Stack these styles in camp
  • Southpaw pressure striker
  • High-output kickboxer with heavy leg kicks
  • Switch-stance technician to simulate game-plan changes
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Striking Tape

Distance, combinations, defensive movement

Wrestling / Grappling Tape

Entries, cage control, scrambles, submissions

Recent Fights

Last 3 performances, full rounds and post-fight breakdowns

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Fighter Evolution

How Emiliano has changed

Trend lines across the last three years of tape.

2022
Aggression6.5
Wrestling4.2
Fight IQ5.7
2024
Aggression7.5
Wrestling4.6
Fight IQ6.2
2026
Aggression8.2
Wrestling5.5
Fight IQ7.0

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Similar Fighters

Stylistic neighbors

Closest matches across attributes, finish profile, and discipline — useful for sparring partner selection.

Status / Injuries

healthy

No current reported injuries.

Checked 6/21/2026

Recent Form

  • L
    vs Unknown (PFL)
    PFL
    2026-05-02
  • L
    vs Ryan Spann
    SUB · R1 · DWCS 2.2
    2018-06-19

Availability

active
Next: PFL · 2026-05-02

Listed as #8 in PFL rankings.

Record

W-L-D
27-15-1
KO / TKO
18
Submissions
7
Win %
63%

Attribute Profile

Chin50
Cardio60
Fight IQ70
Striking82
Grappling65
Wrestling55

Scouting Summary

Emiliano Sordi is an explosive, kill-or-be-killed fighter who peaked as the 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight Champion. While he possesses elite finishing power and high offensive output, his career has been marked by defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of stamina in deep waters.

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Tendencies

  • High-volume striker with extreme finishing instincts in the first round
  • Aggressive forward pressure looking to initiate heavy power-exchanges early
  • Uses physical size and reach to crowd opponents against the fence for blitzes

Signature Moves

  • Overhand Right
  • Heavy Leg Kicks
  • Guillotine Choke

Weaknesses

  • Fragile durability when facing heavy counter-strikers
  • Significant cardio drop-off if unable to secure a finish within the first 5-7 minutes