2019 PFL champ Emiliano Sordi unsure if he’ll continue with promotion

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – Emiliano Sordi is not sure if he’ll stay with the PFL for lengthy.

The 2019 PFL mild heavyweight champion is at present in contract negotiations with the promotion and may’t assure PFL will proceed to be the house of his combating profession. However what is for certain is that Sordi (23-11-1) is prepared for no matter comes subsequent.

“We’re negotiating to see what’s going to occur,” Sordi told MMA Junkie in Spanish. “I believe PFL has new plans for subsequent yr, they usually probably would possibly do two seasons, extra occasions in Europe. The reality is that I don’t know what’s going to occur with me and PFL – if I’m going to proceed with them or not. However I’m at peace with all of that. I’m coaching at an excellent gymnasium, and I’m prepared for what’s to come back.”

After successful the PFL mild heavyweight title and $1 million prize in 2019, Sordi has been unable to recreate one other championship run.

Within the PFL’s return 2021 season from the pandemic closure, Sordi misplaced by determination to eventual winner Antonio Carlos Junior within the semifinals. And in 2022, Sordi suffered consecutive defeats, which eradicated him from the postseason. The Argentine has been coping with a knee damage in 2022, and a part of him regrets not pulling out to make a wholesome return.

“I’m coming off three straight losses such as you stated, and I had a knee damage that hindered me lots, however that’s my fault,” Sordi stated. “I ought to’ve stated that I couldn’t struggle just like the ex-heavyweight champion did, as he pulled out from the struggle.

“It was silly of me to not do this, and I may’ve pulled out. However oh effectively, the guts of a fighter typically doesn’t can help you say no. However no matter, the fault is mine. I don’t blame anybody else. It’s 100% my fault.”

Sordi is coaching arduous at Kill Cliff FC and is staying prepared, as he’s decided to struggle another time this yr. The 31-year-old is itching to get again within the cage.

“This yr, I’m combating at the very least another time, for certain,” Sordi stated. “I don’t know the place or in opposition to whom. I had a struggle lined up, however the whole occasion acquired cancelled, so we’re searching for one thing, so I may struggle in November or December.”