Anthony Lapsley

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.

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, when his 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.

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 various 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 would replace Steve Carl in the Bellator Season 4 Welterweight Tournament. He faced former UFC and Strikeforce veteran, Jay Hieron in the quarterfinals. Lapsley lost via controversial stoppage when referee Josh Rosenthal stopped the bout, incorrectly believing that Lapsley was unconscious from a submission.

Ultimate Fighting Championship It was announced in October 2013 that Lapsley had signed with the UFC. He debuted against Jason High on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. 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. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round and was released from the promotion.

Return from Retirement After 8 years away from the cage, Lapsley returned on October 15, 2022, against Collin Huckbody at Art of Scrap 5, losing the bout via rear-naked choke in the first round.

Personal life Lapsley has eight children.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts King of the Cage KOTC Welterweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Collin Huckbody Submission (rear-naked choke) Art of Scrap 5

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Loss

Albert Tumenov KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Lapsley missed weight. Loss

Jason High Decision (unanimous) UFC 167

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

John Troyer Decision (unanimous) MMA Xtreme: Fists Will Fly

Evansville, Indiana, United States Win

Gerald Meerschaert Submission (rear-naked choke) Rocktagon MMA: Elite Series 23

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Catchweight (175 lbs) bout. Win

Tony Parker Submission (rear-naked choke) International Combat Entertainment 55

Dayton, Ohio, United States Middleweight bout. Win

Daniel Head Decision (unanimous) Colosseum Combat 18

Kokomo, Indiana, United States Win

Jon Kennedy Submission (heel hook) Extreme Challenge 191

Bettendorf, Iowa, United States Loss

Jay Hieron Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 35

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Ted Worthington Submission (rear-naked choke) IFC: Extreme Challenge

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States Win

Frederic Belleton Submission (kneebar) Moosin: God of Martial Arts

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Middleweight bout. Win

Dave Mewborn Decision (unanimous) Fury Fight Promotions: The Storm

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States Win

Ryan Williams Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 7

Chicago, Illinois, United States Loss

Mike Guymon Submission (arm-triangle choke) KOTC: Prowler

Highland, California, United States Win

Mike Stumpf Decision (majority) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series

Hammond, Indiana, United States Win

Aaron Wetherspoon Submission (scarf hold armlock) KOTC: Bio Hazard

Highland, California, United States NC

Aaron Wetherspoon NC (double KO) KOTC: Opposing Force

Highland, California, United States Win

Tyler Stinson Submission (triangle choke) Midwest Cage Combat

Wichita, Kansas, United States NC

Jaime Jara No Contest KOTC: Arch Rivals

Reno, Nevada, United States Loss

Drew Fickett Submission (rear-naked choke) HDNet Fights 1

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Brent Weedman TKO (doctor stoppage) United Fight League

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Loss

John Mahlow Technical Submission (armbar) Ultimate Warrior Challenge

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Win

David Gardner Decision (unanimous) World Cage Fighting 1

Southaven, Mississippi, United States Win

Kyle Gibbons Submission (triangle choke) LOF 18: Pole Position

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Win

Andre Luis Novoes Pimenta Submission (triangle choke) IMMAC 2: Attack

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Josh Hickenbottom Submission (armbar) FCFS 9: Battlefield

Merrillville, Indiana, United States Loss

Carlo Prater Decision (unanimous) Art of War 1

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

John Mahlow Submission (triangle choke) KOTC: Mass Destruction

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States Win

Travis Burnett Submission (armbar) FCFS 6: Redemption

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Win

Doug Sparks TKO (punches) Extreme Combat Challenge: Season's Beatings

Muncie, Indiana, United States Win

Rok Wyler Submission (rear-naked choke) FCFS 4: Damage Control

Auburn, Indiana, United States Win

Curt Bee TKO (punches) KOTC: Meltdown

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Win

Dave Morris Submission (choke) Kombat Zone 5

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States