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| Born | February 13, 1980 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. Lapsley has fought for several big organizations. These include the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Bellator. He was also a champion in King of the Cage.
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Early Life and Sports
Anthony Lapsley was born in Boston, Massachusetts. When he was 11 years old, his family moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana. Anthony was very athletic. He enjoyed playing different sports, like basketball.
After his first year of high school football, his coach suggested he try wrestling. Anthony started wrestling and quickly became very good. He even won a state championship! However, he did not continue wrestling in college.
Mixed Martial Arts Journey
Anthony Lapsley started his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career in 2006. He had a great start, winning his first seven fights. His first loss came against Carlo Prater.
Lapsley competed for many different MMA groups. These included ShoXC, HDNet Fights, and King of the Cage. He even became the Welterweight Champion in King of the Cage.
Fighting in Bellator
Lapsley joined Bellator in 2009. His first fight there was at Bellator 7. He won that fight by making his opponent, Ryan Williams, give up.
In 2011, Lapsley was chosen to be in the Bellator Season 4 Welterweight Tournament. He faced a tough fighter named Jay Hieron. Lapsley lost this fight. The referee stopped the match, thinking Lapsley was unconscious.
Time in the UFC
In October 2013, Anthony Lapsley signed with the UFC. This is one of the biggest MMA organizations in the world. He made his UFC debut on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. He fought Jason High and lost by a decision from the judges.
His second UFC fight was against Albert Tumenov on May 10, 2014. Lapsley lost this fight by knockout in the first round. After this match, he left the UFC.
Coming Back to Fight
After not fighting for eight years, Lapsley returned to the cage on October 15, 2022. He fought Collin Huckbody at an event called Art of Scrap 5. Lapsley lost this fight.
About Anthony's Life
Anthony Lapsley has eight children.
Achievements and Titles
Mixed Martial Arts
- King of the Cage
- KOTC Welterweight Championship (He won this title one time)
Mixed Martial Arts Record
Here is a detailed list of Anthony Lapsley's professional mixed martial arts fights:
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 34 matches | 24 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 16 | 5 |
| By decision | 5 | 2 |
| No contests | 2 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 23–8 (2) | Collin Huckbody | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Art of Scrap 5 | October 15, 2022 | 1 | 3:14 | Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States | Return to Middleweight. For the AOS Middleweight Championship. |
| Loss | 23–7 (2) | Albert Tumenov | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva | May 10, 2014 | 1 | 3:56 | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | Lapsley missed weight. |
| Loss | 23–6 (2) | Jason High | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 167 | November 16, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 23–5 (2) | John Troyer | Decision (unanimous) | MMA Xtreme: Fists Will Fly | August 24, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 22–5 (2) | Gerald Meerschaert | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Rocktagon MMA: Elite Series 23 | January 19, 2013 | 1 | 1:51 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | Catchweight (175 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 21–5 (2) | Tony Parker | Submission (rear-naked choke) | International Combat Entertainment 55 | September 8, 2012 | 1 | 2:43 | Dayton, Ohio, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Win | 20–5 (2) | Daniel Head | Decision (unanimous) | Colosseum Combat 18 | October 15, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Kokomo, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 19–5 (2) | Jon Kennedy | Submission (heel hook) | Extreme Challenge 191 | August 26, 2011 | 1 | 1:32 | Bettendorf, Iowa, United States | |
| Loss | 18–5 (2) | Jay Hieron | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 35 | March 5, 2011 | 1 | 3:39 | Lemoore, California, United States | Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 18–4 (2) | Ted Worthington | Submission (rear-naked choke) | IFC: Extreme Challenge | July 10, 2010 | 2 | 2:08 | Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States | |
| Win | 17–4 (2) | Frederic Belleton | Submission (kneebar) | Moosin: God of Martial Arts | May 21, 2010 | 1 | 0:59 | Worcester, Massachusetts, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Win | 16–4 (2) | Dave Mewborn | Decision (unanimous) | Fury Fight Promotions: The Storm | March 20, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | North Charleston, South Carolina, United States | |
| Win | 15–4 (2) | Ryan Williams | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 7 | May 15, 2009 | 2 | 4:22 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 14–4 (2) | Mike Guymon | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | KOTC: Prowler | December 11, 2008 | 5 | 3:37 | Highland, California, United States | Lost the KOTC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 14–3 (2) | Mike Stumpf | Decision (majority) | ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series | October 10, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 13–3 (2) | Aaron Wetherspoon | Submission (scarf hold armlock) | KOTC: Bio Hazard | August 14, 2008 | 1 | 1:34 | Highland, California, United States | Won the KOTC Welterweight Championship. |
| NC | 12–3 (2) | Aaron Wetherspoon | NC (double KO) | KOTC: Opposing Force | May 15, 2008 | 2 | 0:18 | Highland, California, United States | For the KOTC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–3 (1) | Tyler Stinson | Submission (triangle choke) | Midwest Cage Combat | November 2, 2007 | 2 | 3:39 | Wichita, Kansas, United States | |
| NC | 11–3 (1) | Jaime Jara | No Contest | KOTC: Arch Rivals | October 27, 2007 | 2 | 1:17 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 11–3 | Drew Fickett | Submission (rear-naked choke) | HDNet Fights 1 | October 13, 2007 | 1 | 3:55 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 11–2 | Brent Weedman | TKO (doctor stoppage) | United Fight League | August 11, 2007 | 1 | 3:24 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 10–2 | John Mahlow | Technical Submission (armbar) | Ultimate Warrior Challenge | June 30, 2007 | 3 | 3:38 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | David Gardner | Decision (unanimous) | World Cage Fighting 1 | June 23, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Southaven, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 9–1 | Kyle Gibbons | Submission (triangle choke) | LOF 18: Pole Position | May 25, 2007 | 1 | 2:45 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Andre Luis Novoes Pimenta | Submission (triangle choke) | IMMAC 2: Attack | April 21, 2007 | 1 | 2:15 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Josh Hickenbottom | Submission (armbar) | FCFS 9: Battlefield | March 24, 2007 | 1 | 0:48 | Merrillville, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Carlo Prater | Decision (unanimous) | Art of War 1 | March 9, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | John Mahlow | Submission (triangle choke) | KOTC: Mass Destruction | January 26, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Travis Burnett | Submission (armbar) | FCFS 6: Redemption | January 5, 2007 | 1 | 1:28 | Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Doug Sparks | TKO (punches) | Extreme Combat Challenge: Season's Beatings | December 16, 2006 | 2 | 1:59 | Muncie, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Rok Wyler | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FCFS 4: Damage Control | November 19, 2006 | 1 | 0:49 | Auburn, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Curt Bee | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Meltdown | October 7, 2006 | 2 | 1:34 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Dave Morris | Submission (choke) | Kombat Zone 5 | June 12, 2006 | 1 | 4:32 | Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States |
See Also
- List of male mixed martial artists
- List of King of the Cage champions
