Anthony Lapsley

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Anthony Lapsley
Born (1980-02-13) February 13, 1980 (age 44)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Other namesThe Recipe
Nationality American
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight174 lb (79 kg; 12.4 st)
Division Welterweight
Middleweight
Reach71.0 in (180 cm) [1]
Style Folkstyle Wrestling
Fighting out of Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
TeamTeam Deadly Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins23
By knockout3
By submission16
By decision4
Losses8
By knockout1
By submission5
By decision2
No contests2
Other information
University Indiana State University
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Anthony Lapsley (born February 13, 1980) is an American professional mixed martial artist, who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2006, Lapsley has also formerly competed for King of the Cage, Bellator, ShoXC, HDNet Fights, and is the former King of the Cage Welterweight Champion.

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Background

Lapsley was born in Boston, Massachusetts where he lived until he was 11 years old when he moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana. Athletic, Lapsley played various sports including basketball and after his freshman season playing high school football ended, his coach encouraged him to try wrestling. Lapsley began the sport and excelled, earning a state championship but did not continue his career as he did not have the academic requirements to get a scholarship. [2] [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Lapsley made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2006. He quickly amassed an undefeated record of 7-0 before his first loss to Carlo Prater.

Lapsley has fought for a variety of promotions including ShoXC, HDNet Fights and King of the Cage, where he was the Welterweight Champion.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Lapsley made his Bellator debut in 2009 at Bellator 7 where he defeated Ryan Williams via submission.

In January 2011, Bellator announced that Lapsley will be replacing Steve Carl in the Bellator Season 4 Welterweight Tournament and he faced former UFC and Strikeforce veteran, Jay Hieron in the quarterfinals. [4] Lapsley lost via controversial stoppage when referee Josh Rosenthal stopped the bout, believing incorrectly that Lapsley was unconscious from a submission.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In October 2013, it was announced that Lapsley had signed with the UFC. He made his debut against Jason High on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. [5] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

In his second fight for the promotion, Lapsley faced Albert Tumenov at UFC Fight Night 40 on May 10, 2014. [6] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Return from Retirement

After 8 years away from the cage, Lapsley made his return on October 15, 2022, against Collin Huckbody at Art of Scrap 5, losing the bout via rear-naked choke in the first round. [7]

Personal life

Lapsley has eight children. [8]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
34 matches24 wins8 losses
By knockout31
By submission165
By decision52
No contests2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss23–8 (2)Collin HuckbodySubmission (rear-naked choke)Art of Scrap 5October 15, 202213:14 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United StatesReturn to Middleweight for AOS Middleweight Championship.
Loss23–7 (2) Albert Tumenov KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva May 10, 201413:56 Cincinnati, Ohio, United StatesLapsley missed weight.
Loss23–6 (2) Jason High Decision (unanimous) UFC 167 November 16, 201335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win23–5 (2)John TroyerDecision (unanimous)MMA Xtreme: Fists Will Fly [9] August 24, 201335:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win22–5 (2) Gerald Meerschaert Submission (rear-naked choke)Rocktagon MMA: Elite Series 23January 19, 201311:51 Cleveland, Ohio, United StatesCatchweight (175 lbs) bout.
Win21–5 (2)Tony ParkerSubmission (rear-naked choke)International Combat Entertainment 55September 8, 201212:43 Dayton, Ohio, United States Middleweight bout.
Win20–5 (2)Daniel HeadDecision (unanimous)Colosseum Combat 18October 15, 201135:00 Kokomo, Indiana, United States
Win19–5 (2)Jon KennedySubmission (heel hook)Extreme Challenge 191August 26, 201111:32 Bettendorf, Iowa, United States
Loss18–5 (2) Jay Hieron Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 35 March 5, 201113:39 Lemoore, California, United StatesWelterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win18–4 (2)Ted WorthingtonSubmission (rear-naked choke)IFC: Extreme ChallengeJuly 10, 201022:08 Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States
Win17–4 (2)Frederic BelletonSubmission (kneebar)Moosin: God of Martial ArtsMay 21, 201010:59 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Middleweight bout.
Win16–4 (2)Dave MewbornDecision (unanimous)Fury Fight Promotions: The StormMarch 20, 201035:00 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Win15–4 (2)Ryan WilliamsSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 7 May 15, 200924:22Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss14–4 (2) Mike Guymon Submission (arm-triangle choke) KOTC: Prowler December 11, 200853:37 Highland, California, United StatesLost KOTC Welterweight Championship.
Win14–3 (2)Mike StumpfDecision (majority) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series October 10, 200835:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win13–3 (2)Aaron WetherspoonSubmission (scarf hold armlock) KOTC: Bio Hazard August 14, 200811:34Highland, California, United StatesWon KOTC Welterweight Championship.
NC12–3 (2)Aaron WetherspoonNC (double KO) KOTC: Opposing Force May 15, 200820:18Highland, California, United StatesFor KOTC Welterweight Championship. Double knockout.
Win12–3 (1) Tyler Stinson Submission (triangle choke)Midwest Cage CombatNovember 2, 200723:39 Wichita, Kansas, United States
NC11–3 (1)Jaime JaraNo Contest KOTC: Arch Rivals October 27, 200721:17Reno, Nevada, United StatesOverturned by NSAC; Lapsley tested positive for marijuana in post-fight drug test.
Loss11–3 Drew Fickett Submission (rear-naked choke) HDNet Fights 1 October 13, 200713:55Dallas, Texas, United States
Win11–2 Brent Weedman TKO (doctor stoppage)United Fight LeagueAugust 11, 200713:24 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss10–2John MahlowTechnical Submission (armbar)Ultimate Warrior ChallengeJune 30, 200733:38 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win10–1David GardnerDecision (unanimous)World Cage Fighting 1June 23, 200735:00 Southaven, Mississippi, United States
Win9–1Kyle GibbonsSubmission (triangle choke)LOF 18: Pole PositionMay 25, 200712:45Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win8–1Andre Luis Novoes PimentaSubmission (triangle choke)IMMAC 2: AttackApril 21, 200712:15Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win7–1Josh HickenbottomSubmission (armbar)FCFS 9: BattlefieldMarch 24, 200710:48 Merrillville, Indiana, United States
Loss6–1 Carlo Prater Decision (unanimous)Art of War 1March 9, 200735:00Dallas, Texas, United States
Win6–0John MahlowSubmission (triangle choke) KOTC: Mass Destruction January 26, 20071N/A Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States
Win5–0Travis BurnettSubmission (armbar)FCFS 6: RedemptionJanuary 5, 200711:28 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Win4–0Doug SparksTKO (punches)Extreme Combat Challenge: Season's BeatingsDecember 16, 200621:59 Muncie, Indiana, United States
Win3–0Rok WylerSubmission (rear-naked choke)FCFS 4: Damage ControlNovember 19, 200610:49 Auburn, Indiana, United States
Win2–0Curt BeeTKO (punches) KOTC: Meltdown October 7, 200621:34Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win1–0Dave MorrisSubmission (choke)Kombat Zone 5June 12, 200614:32 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

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