Laureano Staropoli

Staropoli begun training Taekwondo at the age of eight. After seeing Randy Couture fight, he started training mixed martial arts at the age of 17.

Staropoli started his professional MMA career in 2013 and fought mainly in South America. He amassed a record of 7-1 prior joining UFC.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Laureano-Staropoli-141271|title=Laureano|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2019-10-25}}

Staropoli made his UFC debut on November 17, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio against Hector Aldana.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/mma/report-hector-aldana-faces-laureano-staropoli-ufc-fight-night-buenos-aires|title=Report: Hector Aldana Faces Laureano Staropoli At UFC Fight Night Buenos Aires {{!}} Fightful MMA|website=www.fightful.com|language=en|access-date=2019-10-25}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2018/11/17/ufc-argentina-results-hector-aldana-vs-laureano-staropoli/|title=UFC Argentina Results: Laureano Staropoli Claims Victory In His Native Argentina Over Hector Aldana|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2018-11-17|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-25}}

Staropoli faced Thiago Alves at UFC 237 on May 11, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/3/4/18250777/thiago-alves-vs-laureano-staropoli-targeted-for-ufc-237|title=Thiago Alves vs. Laureano Staropoli targeted for UFC 237|author=Dave Doyle|publisher=mmafighting.com|access-date=2019-10-24}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/05/ufc-237-results-laureano-staropolis-pace-too-much-for-thiago-alves|title=UFC 237 results: Laureano Staropoli's pace too much for Thiago Alves|date=2019-05-12|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-10-24}}

Staropoli was scheduled to face Alexey Kunchenko on August 10, 2019 in Montevideo, Uruguay. However, it was announced on July 29, 2019 that Staropoli was forced to pull out of the fight due to a broken nose{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/7/29/20746280/rachael-ostovich-laureano-staropoli-rafael-fiziev-out-ufc-uruguay|title=Rachael Ostovich, Laureano Staropoli and Rafael Fiziev out of UFC Uruguay|last=Cruz|first=Guilherme|date=2019-07-29|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=2019-10-24}} and was replaced by Gilbert Burns.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/gilbert-burns-pakt-short-notice-gevecht-tegen-alexey-kunchenko-tijdens-ufc-montevideo/|title=Gilbert Burns pakt short notice gevecht tegen Alexey Kunchenko tijdens UFC Montevideo|last=DNA|first=MMA|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-24}} Kunchenko lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/08/10/ufc-uruguay-results-gilbert-burns-alexey-kunchenko-first-loss/|title=UFC Uruguay Results: Gilbert Burns Gives Alexey Kunchenko First Career Loss|last=Harshman|first=Heath|date=2019-08-10|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-24}}

Staropoli faced Muslim Salikhov on October 26, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 20.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/welterweightclash-tussen-muslim-salikhov-en-laureano-staropoli-tijdens-ufc-singapore/|title=Welterweightclash between Muslim Salikhov and Laureano Staropoli during UFC Singapore|author=Redactie|website=mmadan.nl|date=2019-10-04|access-date=2019-10-24}}{{in lang|nl}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/10/26/ufc-singapore-results-muslim-salikhov-striking-skills-win-laureano-staropoli/|title=UFC Singapore Results: Muslim Salikhov Showcases Striking Skills in Win Over Laureano Staropoli|last=Harshman|first=Heath|date=2019-10-26|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-26}}

Staropoli faced Tim Means on August 8, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 174.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|title=Tim Means treft Laureano Staropoli tijdens UFC evenement op 8 augustus|url=https://mmadna.nl/tim-means-treft-laureano-staropoli-tijdens-ufc-evenement-op-8-augustus/|access-date=2020-07-12|language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web|url= https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/08/ufc-on-espn-plus-32-derrick-lewis-aleksei-oleinik-weigh-in-results-live-video-stream|title= UFC on ESPN+ 32 weigh-in results: Two fighters miss, but featured bouts set|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Staff|date=2020-08-07|access-date=2020-08-07}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2020-08-08|title=UFC Vegas 6 Results: Tim Means Defeats Laureano Staropoli in Entertaining Affair|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/08/08/ufc-vegas-6-results-tim-means/|access-date=2020-08-09|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Laureano, replacing injured Alessio Di Chirico, faced Roman Dolidze on June 5, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai.{{Cite web|url=https://mma.uno/di-chirico-lesionado-laureano-staropoli-enfrenta-a-roman-dolidze-en-ufc-vegas-28/|title=Di Chirico injured, Laureano Staropoli faces Roman Dolidze at UFC Vegas 28|publisher=mma.uno|author=Steve Duncan|date=2021-05-22|access-date=2021-05-23}} {{in lang|es}} He lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-06-05|title=UFC Vegas 28 Results: Roman Dolidze Out-Grapples Laureano Staropoli|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/06/05/ufc-vegas-28-results-roman-dolidze-vs-laureano-staropoli/|access-date=2021-06-06|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Laureano was scheduled to face Jamie Pickett on October 9, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez.{{Cite web|title=Laureano Staropoli vs. Jamie Pickett added to the Oct. 9 card – Explica .co|url=https://www.explica.co/laureano-staropoli-vs-jamie-pickett-added-to-the-oct-9-card.html|access-date=2021-06-26|website=www.explica.co}} However, after one of Pickett's coaches tested positive for COVID-19, the bout was moved to October 23 at UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-06|title=Jamie Pickett out of UFC Fight Night 194, bout vs. Laureano Staropoli rescheduled for Oct. 23|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/10/ufc-news-jamie-pickett-out-of-ufc-fight-night-194-bout-vs-laureano-staropoli-rescheduled-for-oct-23|access-date=2021-10-06|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} Laureano lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Mercado|first=Eddie|date=2021-10-23|title=UFC Vegas 41 results & video: Rodrigues hits standing TKO on Park, Herbert storms Worthy’s castle|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2021/10/23/22741650/ufc-vegas-41-results-video-rodrigues-hits-standing-tko-on-park-herbert-storms-worthy-mma-news|access-date=2021-10-23|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en}}

On November 2, 2021, it was announced that Staropoli was no longer on the UFC roster.{{Cite web|last=Cruz|first=Guilherme|date=2021-11-02|title=UFC releases Argentine welterweight Laureano Staropoli|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/11/2/22760479/ufc-releases-argentine-welterweight-laureano-staropoli-mma|access-date=2021-11-03|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}

Laureano made his first appearance post-UFC release on April 16, 2022 at Ares FC 5 against Carl Booth.{{Cite web |title=Laureano Staropoli vs. Carl Booth, Ares FC 5 {{!}} MMA Bout |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/644087-ares-fc-5-laureano-pepi-staropoli-vs-carl-the-bomber-booth |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=Tapology |language=en}} He won the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |date=2022-04-17 |title=MMA : Lapilus premier champion Ares chez les poids coqs |url=https://www.lefigaro.fr/sports/mma/mma-lapilus-premier-champion-ares-chez-les-poids-coqs-20220417 |access-date=2022-04-19 |website=LEFIGARO |language=fr}}

Laureano faced Leonardo Damiani on November 3, 2022 at Ares FC 9, winning the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-03 |title=ARES FC 9 Results |url=https://mmasucka.com/2022/11/03/ares-fc-9-results/ |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=MMA Sucka |language=en}}

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.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-07 |title=Ares FC 14 Results - Lebout vs Staropoli |url=https://mmasucka.com/2023/04/07/ares-fc-14-results/ |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=MMA Sucka |language=en-us}}

Staropoli made his PFL debut against Baba Boundjoi Nadjombe at PFL Europe 3 on September 30, 2023, defeating him via corner stoppage after the 2nd round.{{Cite web |title=Laureano Staropoli uses combinations and pressure to force a stoppage |url=https://pflmma.com/news/laureano-staropoli-uses-combinations-and-pressure-to-force-a-stoppage |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=pflmma.com}}

Staropoli faced Murad Ramazanov on April 19, 2024 at PFL 3 (2024).{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=2024-03-11 |title=PFL announces full line-ups for first 3 season events, 8 ex-Bellator champions debut |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/3/11/24097668/pfl-announces-full-line-up-three-season-events-debut-bellator-champions |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-19 |title=2024 PFL 3 weigh-in results: Welterweights, featherweights set in Chicago |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/2024-pfl-3-weigh-in-results-welterweights-featherweights-chicago |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.{{Cite web |last=Meshew |first=Jed |date=2024-04-20 |title=PFL 3 Results: Magomed Umalatov remains unbeaten, Brendan Loughnane gets back on track with quick win |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/4/20/24135384/pfl-3-results-magomed-umalatov-remains-unbeaten-brendan-loughnane-back-on-track-with-quick-tko-win |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}

Staropoli was expected to face former interim Bellator Welterweight Champion Logan Storley on June 28, 2024 at PFL 6, but he withdrew for unknown reasons.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=PFL 6 Update: Logan Storley Gets New Opponent in Sioux Falls Co-Main Event |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/PFL-6-Update-Logan-Storley-Gets-New-Opponent-in-Sioux-Falls-CoMain-Event-194142 |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}

Staropoli was a police officer before being signed by UFC.{{Cite web|url=https://www.clarin.com/deportes/polideportivo/laureano-staropoli-ufc-pepi-thiago-alves-mma-artes-marciales-mixtas_0_hVQY7rmL3.html|title=Laureano Staropoli ante su segundo desafío en UFC: "Voy a salir a lastimar"|last=Clarín.com|website=www.clarin.com|language=es|access-date=2019-10-25}}

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Fight of the Night (One Time) {{small| vs. Hector Aldana}}{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2018/11/ufc-argentina-bonuses-santiago-ponzinibbio-johnny-walker-laureano-staropoli-hector-aldana|title=UFC Argentina bonuses: Two Argentine natives cash $50,000 checks|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2018-11-18|access-date=2020-06-12}}

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|Abdoul Abdouraguimov

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|PFL Europe 4 (2024)

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|Murad Ramazanov

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|Chicago, Illinois, United States

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|Baba Boundjou Nadjombe

|TKO (corner stoppage)

|PFL Europe 3 (2023)

|{{dts|2023|September|30}}

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|Paris, France

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|{{Yes2}}Win

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|Mickaël Lebout

|KO (punches)

|Ares FC 14

|{{dts|2023|April|7}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:43

|Paris, France

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|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|11–5

|Leonardo Damiani

|Decision (unanimous)

|Ares FC 9

|{{dts|2022|November|3}}

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|align=center|5:00

|Paris, France

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

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|{{Yes2}}Win

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|Carl Booth

|Decision (unanimous)

|Ares FC 5

|{{dts|2022|April|16}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Paris, France

|{{small|Return to Welterweight. Performance of the Night.}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|9–5

|Jamie Pickett

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori

|{{dts|2021|October|23}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|9–4

|Roman Dolidze

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai

|{{dts|2021|June|5}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Return to Middleweight.}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|9–3

|Tim Means

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik

|{{dts|2020|August|8}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (174.5 lb) bout; Staropoli missed weight.}}

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|{{No2}}Loss

|align=center|9–2

|Muslim Salikhov

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren

|{{dts|2019|October|26}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Kallang, Singapore

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|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–1

|Thiago Alves

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 237

|{{dts|2019|May|11}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|8–1

|Hector Aldana

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio

|{{dts|2018|November|17}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Buenos Aires, Argentina

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

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|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|7–1

|Carlos Alberto Bazan Rojas

|TKO (punches)

|Combate Cotas MMA 3

|{{dts|2017|June|10}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:00

|Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

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|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|6–1

|Sebastian Delgadillo

|TKO (punches)

|Combate Cotas MMA 2

|{{dts|2016|June|11}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:45

|Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

|{{small|Return to Welterweight.}}

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|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–1

|Sebastian Muñoz

|KO (punches)

|Espartaco MMA 2

|{{dts|2015|October|21}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:30

|Buenos Aires, Argentina

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|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–1

|Sebastian Muñoz

|Submission (kimura)

|Ultimatum MMA: 2K9 Unlimited

|{{dts|2015|September|20}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:00

|Buenos Aires, Argentina

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|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–1

|Ezequiel Miranda

|TKO (punches)

|Punishers 5

|{{dts|2015|May|17}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:00

|Buenos Aires, Argentina

|{{small|Return to Middleweight.}}

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|{{No2}}Loss

|align=center|2–1

|Alejandro Ezequiel Coslovsky

|TKO (punches)

|Punishers 4

|{{dts|2013|September|21}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:48

|Buenos Aires, Argentina

|{{small|Welterweight debut.}}

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|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–0

|Adrian Mazza Miranda

|TKO (punches)

|La Plata Fight Club

|{{dts|2013|August|17}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:48

|Buenos Aires, Argentina

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|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|William Castro

|Submission (armbar)

|Tavares Combat 7

|{{dts|2013|July|27}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:16

|Buenos Aires, Argentina

|{{small|Middleweight debut.}}

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