A police officer turned UFC fighter, Laureano Staropoli is a professional MMA since 2013 and has compiled a record of 9-3-0 (win-loss-draw). Fighting out of La Plata, Argentina, he previously competed at Combate Costas MMA, Ultimatum MMA, Punishers, La Plata Fight Club, and Tavares Combat 7.
La Plata, Buenos Aires native, Laureano Starpoli was born on 27th February 1993, under the star sign Pisces. The twenty-seven years holds an Argentine nationality. Further, he stands 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) and weighs 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb).
There are many ways a professional MMA fighter can make money. Generally, they get paid a base salary on fight night no matter if they win or lose. Further, there is a win bonus, fight night bonuses, and sponsorship.
Currently, the major source of income for Staropoli has been UFC.
Date | Event | Earning |
November 17, 2018 | UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio | $10,000 to show, $10,000 win bonus, $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus, $3,500 fight week incentive pay |
May 11, 2019 | UFC 237 | $12,000 to show, $12,000 win bonus, $3,500 fight week incentive pay |
October 26, 2019 | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren | $14,000 to show, $3,500 fight week incentive pay |
August 8, 2020 | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik | $20,000 to show, $4,000 fine for missing weight, $4,000 fight week incentive pay |
Besides, he has competed at the various fighting organization before UFC, earning a decent sum of money. As of 2020, his net worth is approximately $0.2 million.
Nicknamed El Matador, Staropoli is a quite confidential person when it comes to his private life. The middleweight/welterweight fighter always preferred his love life behind the camera. He might be dating his girlfriend and shared some pictures with a lady in his highlight section of IG, but there is a confirmation regarding his relationship status.
Scrolling through his IG account, he often shares adorable pictures with his two dogs: pug and
Laureano Starpoli was born to Argentine parents, however, he has not revealed much information regarding his mother, father, and siblings. Also, information regarding his academic background is yet to come out in the public.
Laureano Staropoli became pro in 2013 and fought widely in South America. He amassed a record of 7-1 prior to joining UFC. on November 17, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio, Staropoli made his UFC debut against Hector Aldana. He won the bout via unanimous decision. In his second fight, he won against Thiago Alves at UFC 237 on May 11, 2019.
On 26th October 2019, he faced Muslim Salikhov at UFC on ESPN+ 20 where he loses the bout via unanimous decision. On 8th August 2020, he fought against Tom Mean at UFC Fight Night 174 where he weighed in at 174.5 pounds, three and a half pounds over the welterweight non-title fight limit at the weigh-ins, hence, he was fined 20% of his purse. He lost the fight.
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