Laureano Staropoli

Argentinian mixed martial arts fighter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Laureano Staropoli[1] (born February 27, 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).

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Laureano Staropoli
BornLaureano Staropoli[1]
(1993-02-27) February 27, 1993 (age 32)
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina[2]
Other namesEl Matador
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
Welterweight
Reach71+12 in (182 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofLa Plata, Argentina
TeamChute Boxe Diego Lima (2018–present)[3]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins13
By knockout7
By submission2
By decision4
Losses7
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision5
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Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
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Background

Staropoli begun training Taekwondo at the age of eight.[3] After seeing Randy Couture fight, he started training mixed martial arts at the age of 17.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

Staropoli started his professional MMA career in 2013 and fought mainly in South America. He amassed a record of 7-1 prior joining UFC.[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Staropoli made his UFC debut on November 17, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio against Hector Aldana.[5] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[6]

Staropoli faced Thiago Alves at UFC 237 on May 11, 2019.[7] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

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[9] and was replaced by Gilbert Burns.[10] Kunchenko lost the fight via unanimous decision.[11]

Staropoli faced Muslim Salikhov on October 26, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 20.[12] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[13]

Staropoli faced Tim Means on August 8, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 174.[14] 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.[15] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[16]

Laureano, replacing injured Alessio Di Chirico, faced Roman Dolidze on June 5, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai.[17] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[18]

Laureano was scheduled to face Jamie Pickett on October 9, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez.[19] 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.[20] Laureano lost the fight via unanimous decision.[21]

On November 2, 2021, it was announced that Staropoli was no longer on the UFC roster.[22]

Post UFC

Laureano made his first appearance post-UFC release on April 16, 2022 at Ares FC 5 against Carl Booth.[23] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[24]

Laureano faced Leonardo Damiani on November 3, 2022 at Ares FC 9, winning the bout via unanimous decision.[25]

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.[26]

Professional Fighters League

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.[27]

Staropoli faced Murad Ramazanov on April 19, 2024 at PFL 3 (2024).[28] 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.[29] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[30]

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.[31]

Personal life

Staropoli was a police officer before being signed by UFC.[32]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
20 matches 13 wins 7 losses
By knockout 7 1
By submission 2 1
By decision 4 5
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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 13–7 Abdoul Abdouraguimov Decision (unanimous) PFL Europe 4 (2024) December 14, 2024 3 5:00 Lyon, France
Loss 13–6 Murad Ramazanov Submission (rear-naked choke) PFL 3 (2024) April 19, 2024 1 4:06 Chicago, Illinois, United States Catchweight (175.2 lb) bout; Staropoli missed weight.
Win 13–5 Baba Boundjou Nadjombe TKO (corner stoppage) PFL Europe 3 (2023) September 30, 2023 2 5:00 Paris, France Catchweight (180 lb) bout.
Win 12–5 Mickaël Lebout KO (punches) Ares FC 14 April 7, 2023 2 0:43 Paris, France Won the interim Ares FC Welterweight Championship. Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night.
Win 11–5 Leonardo Damiani Decision (unanimous) Ares FC 9 November 3, 2022 3 5:00 Paris, France Fight of the Night.
Win 10–5 Carl Booth Decision (unanimous) Ares FC 5 April 16, 2022 3 5:00 Paris, France Return to Welterweight. Performance of the Night.
Loss 9–5 Jamie Pickett Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori October 23, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 9–4 Roman Dolidze Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai June 5, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Middleweight.
Loss 9–3 Tim Means Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik August 8, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (174.5 lb) bout; Staropoli missed weight.
Loss 9–2 Muslim Salikhov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren October 26, 2019 3 5:00 Kallang, Singapore
Win 9–1 Thiago Alves Decision (unanimous) UFC 237 May 11, 2019 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 8–1 Hector Aldana Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio November 17, 2018 3 5:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina Fight of the Night.
Win 7–1 Carlos Alberto Bazan Rojas TKO (punches) Combate Cotas MMA 3 June 10, 2017 2 3:00 Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Win 6–1 Sebastian Delgadillo TKO (punches) Combate Cotas MMA 2 June 11, 2016 1 3:45 Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Return to Welterweight.
Win 5–1 Sebastian Muñoz KO (punches) Espartaco MMA 2 October 21, 2015 1 3:30 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win 4–1 Sebastian Muñoz Submission (kimura) Ultimatum MMA: 2K9 Unlimited September 20, 2015 2 3:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win 3–1 Ezequiel Miranda TKO (punches) Punishers 5 May 17, 2015 1 1:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina Return to Middleweight.
Loss 2–1 Alejandro Ezequiel Coslovsky TKO (punches) Punishers 4 September 21, 2013 1 3:48 Buenos Aires, Argentina Welterweight debut.
Win 2–0 Adrian Mazza Miranda TKO (punches) La Plata Fight Club August 17, 2013 1 0:48 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win 1–0 William Castro Submission (armbar) Tavares Combat 7 July 27, 2013 2 4:16 Buenos Aires, Argentina Middleweight debut.
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