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Anthony Lapsley
Born (1980-02-13) February 13, 1980 (age 45)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Other names The Recipe
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 174 lb (79 kg; 12.4 st)
Division Welterweight
Middleweight
Reach 71.0 in (180 cm)
Style Folkstyle Wrestling
Fighting out of Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Team Team Deadly Jiu-Jitsu
Years active 2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 33
Wins 23
By knockout 3
By submission 16
By decision 4
Losses 8
By knockout 1
By submission 5
By decision 2
No contests 2
Other information
University Indiana State University

Anthony Lapsley (born February 13, 1980) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He is known for competing in the Welterweight division. He has also fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Lapsley started his professional career in 2006. He has competed in many organizations. These include King of the Cage and Bellator. He even became the King of the Cage Welterweight Champion.

Early Life and Wrestling

Anthony Lapsley was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He lived there until he was 11 years old. Then, his family moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Anthony was very athletic as a kid. He played different sports, like basketball and football. After his first year of high school football, his coach suggested he try wrestling. Anthony started wrestling and became very good. He even won a state championship.

Mixed Martial Arts Career

Anthony Lapsley began his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career in 2006. He quickly won his first seven fights. His first loss came against Carlo Prater.

Lapsley fought for several different MMA promotions. These included ShoXC and HDNet Fights. He also fought for King of the Cage. There, he won the Welterweight Championship.

Fighting in Bellator

Lapsley joined Bellator in 2009. His first fight was at Bellator 7. He won that fight against Ryan Williams.

In 2011, Lapsley joined the Bellator Season 4 Welterweight Tournament. He faced Jay Hieron in the first round. Lapsley lost this fight. The referee stopped the match, believing Lapsley could not continue.

Time in the UFC

In October 2013, Anthony Lapsley signed with the UFC. This is one of the biggest MMA organizations. He made his first UFC appearance on November 16, 2013. He fought Jason High at UFC 167. Lapsley lost this fight by decision.

His next UFC fight was on May 10, 2014. He faced Albert Tumenov at UFC Fight Night 40. Lapsley lost this fight by knockout in the first round. After this match, he left the UFC.

Coming Back to Fighting

After eight years away from the sport, Lapsley returned to fighting. On October 15, 2022, he fought Collin Huckbody. This match was at Art of Scrap 5. Lapsley lost the fight in the first round.

Personal Life

Anthony Lapsley is a father to eight children.

Championships and Accomplishments

Mixed Martial Arts

  • King of the Cage
    • KOTC Welterweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record summary

Professional record breakdown
34 matches 24 wins 8 losses
By knockout 3 1
By submission 16 5
By decision 5 2
No contests 2

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See also

  • List of male mixed martial artists
  • List of King of the Cage champions
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