Laureano Staropoli

Laureano Staropoli (born 27 February 1993) is an Argentine mixed martial artist (MMA) who currently competes in the Welterweight division. He has previously competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background Staropoli begun training Taekwondo at the age of eight.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Staropoli made his UFC debut on 17 November 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio against Hector Aldana. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Staropoli faced Thiago Alves at UFC 237 on 11 May 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Staropoli was scheduled to face Alexey Kunchenko on 10 August 2019 in Montevideo, Uruguay. However, it was announced on 29 July 2019 that Staropoli was forced to pull out of the fight due to a broken nose and was replaced by Gilbert Burns. Kunchenko lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Staropoli faced Muslim Salikhov on 26 October 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 20. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Staropoli faced Tim Means on 8 August 2020 at UFC Fight Night 174. At the weigh-ins, Staropoli weighed in at 174.5 pounds, three and a half pounds over the welterweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and Stropoli was fined 20% of his purse, which went to Means. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Laureano, replacing injured Alessio Di Chirico, faced Roman Dolidze on 5 June 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Laureano was scheduled to face Jamie Pickett on 9 October 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez. However, after one of Pickett's coaches tested positive for COVID-19, the bout was moved to 23 October at UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori. Laureano lost the fight via unanimous decision.

On 2 November 2021, it was announced that Staropoli was no longer on the UFC roster.

Post UFC Laureano made his first appearance post-UFC release on 16 April 2022 at Ares FC 5 against Carl Booth. He won the bout via unanimous decision.

Laureano faced Leonardo Damiani on 3 November 2022 at Ares FC 9, winning the bout via unanimous decision.

Laureano faced Mickaël Lebout on April. 7, 2023 at Ares FC 14, winning the bout via knockout in round two and becoming the AFC Interim Welterweight Champion.

Professional Fighters League Staropoli made his PFL debut against Baba Boundjoi Nadjombe at PFL Europe 3 on 30 September 2023, defeating him via corner stoppage after the 2nd round.

Staropoli faced Murad Ramazanov on 19 April 2024 at PFL 3 (2024). At weigh-ins, Staropoli came in at 175.2 lbs, 4.2 pounds over the limit for welterweight. He was fined 20% of his purse and given a point deduction in the standings. He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Staropoli was expected to face former interim Bellator Welterweight Champion Logan Storley on 28 June 2024 at PFL 6, but he withdrew for unknown reasons.

Personal life Staropoli was a police officer before being signed by UFC.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One Time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Jakub Bahník KO (spinning back elbow) FNC 32

Osijek, Croatia Win

Wahed Nazhand KO (spinning wheel kick) FNC 30

Zadar, Croatia Loss

Abdoul Abdouraguimov Decision (unanimous) PFL Europe 4 (2024)

Décines-Charpieu, France Loss

Murad Ramazanov Submission (rear-naked choke) |PFL 3 (2024)

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Baba Boundjou Nadjombe TKO (corner stoppage) PFL Europe 3 (2023)

Paris, France Win

Mickaël Lebout KO (punches) Ares FC 14

Paris, France Win

Leonardo Damiani Decision (unanimous) Ares FC 9

Paris, France Win

Carl Booth Decision (unanimous) Ares FC 5

Paris, France Loss

Jamie Pickett Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Roman Dolidze Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Tim Means Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Muslim Salikhov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren

Kallang, Singapore Win

Thiago Alves Decision (unanimous) UFC 237

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Hector Aldana Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio

Buenos Aires, Argentina Win

Carlos Alberto Bazan Rojas TKO (punches) Combate Cotas MMA 3

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Win

Sebastian Delgadillo TKO (punches) Combate Cotas MMA 2

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Win

Sebastian Muñoz KO (punches) Espartaco MMA 2

Buenos Aires, Argentina Win

Sebastian Muñoz Submission (kimura) Ultimatum MMA: 2K9 Unlimited

Buenos Aires, Argentina Win

Ezequiel Miranda TKO (punches) Punishers 5

Buenos Aires, Argentina Loss

Alejandro Ezequiel Coslovsky TKO (punches) Punishers 4

Buenos Aires, Argentina Win

Adrian Mazza Miranda TKO (punches) La Plata Fight Club

Buenos Aires, Argentina Win

William Castro Submission (armbar) Tavares Combat 7

Buenos Aires, Argentina