Sean Soriano


Sean Soriano is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division of CES MMA. Soriano has also previously competed in the UFC.

Mixed martial arts career

Born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, Soriano began training in mixed martial arts after finishing high school in 2007. He made his professional debut in 2009 competing primarily in regional promotions across New England before moving to South Florida in early 2012 where he began training at Blackzilians. He compiled a record of 8 - 0, before signing with the UFC near the end of 2013.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Soriano made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement against Tatsuya Kawajiri on January 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 35, replacing an injured Hacran Dias. Kawajiri won the back and forth fight via submission in the second round.
Soriano was expected to face Estevan Payan on April 19, 2014 at UFC on Fox 11. However, Soriano was forced to pull out due to injury and was replaced by Mike Brown. In turn, Brown was forced out of the bout and was replaced by promotional newcomer Alex White.
Soriano was expected to face Andre Fili on September 5, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 50. However, Fili was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Chas Skelly.
Skelly won the fight via unanimous decision.
Soriano faced Charles Rosa on January 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 59. Rosa won the bout via submission in the third round. Subsequently, Soriano was released from the promotion.

Post-UFC career

After his release from the UFC, Soriano fought Josh Quayhagen at Legacy FC 48 in late 2015, winning the fight via knockout.
In March 2016, Soriano fought Thomas Webb at Legacy FC 52. Soriano lost the fight via technical knockout.
Soriano fought fellow UFC veteran Levan Makashvili at CES MMA 38 on September 23, 2016 and lost the bout by way of rear-naked choke.
On May 12, 2017, Soriano fought Jacob Bohn at CES MMA 44, winning the fight via leg kicks.
After almost a year from his previous fight, Soriano fought Jonathan Gary at CES MMA 49 on April 6, 2018. He won the fight via rear-naked choke.
Soriano faced Bruce Boyington for the vacant featherweight belt at CES MMA 51 on August 3, 2018. Soriano lost the fight via rear-naked choke in the second round.

Mixed martial arts record