Emiliano Sordi

He-Man

Argentina

Weight Class Light Heavyweight

Promotion PFL

Record 23-11-1

Height 6'2"

Reach 77"

DOB 2/15/1991

Wins $1 million with first-round TKO

Light HeavyweightPFL

March 29, 2020

Sordi defeated Jordan Johnson via TKO (punches) at 2:01 of Round 1 at the 2019 PFL Season Championships on Dec. 31, winning the light heavyweight tournament and taking home $1 million.

ANALYSIS
Sordi was the only technical betting underdog to emerge victorious on the evening, improving to 5-0 in the 2019 season along the way. He had to overcome some adversity, as he was taken down early and ate a stiff jab upon returning to his feet, but a straight right hand started the fight-ending sequence. A wobbled Johnson shot for the single leg, but Sordi reigned down punches and hammerfists with Johnson still hanging on. Eventually, Dan Miragliotta had no choice but to stop the action with Johnson no longer defending himself. At 29 years old, Sordi has bounced around multiple promotions including Bellator, and even made an appearance on Dana White's Contender Series. He could be a candidate to make a move down the road, but it may be a tough sell after taking home the $1 million prize.