Laureano Staropoli[1] (born February 27, 1993) is an Argentine mixed martial artist (MMA) who currently competes in the Welterweight division.
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.
[16] Laureano, replacing injured Alessio Di Chirico, faced Roman Dolidze on June 5, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs.
[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.
[22] Laureano made his first appearance post-UFC release on April 16, 2022 at Ares FC 5 against Carl Booth.
[24] Laureano faced Leonardo Damiani on November 3, 2022 at Ares FC 9, winning the bout via unanimous decision.
7, 2023 at Ares FC 14, winning the bout via knockout in round two and becoming the AFC Interim Welterweight Champion.
[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.