Anthony Lapsley is an American

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 professional

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 mixed martial arts

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 (MMA) fighter. He fights for Bellator Fighting Championships

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.

Background

Lapsley is a former Indiana State Wrestling Champion and a father of eight children.

MMA career

Lapsley made his professional MMA debut in 2006. He quickly amassed a undefeated record of 7-0 before his first loss to Carlo Prater

Carlo Prater

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.

Lapsley has fought for a variety of promotions including ShoXC

ShoXC

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, HDNet Fights

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 and King of the Cage

King of the Cage

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, 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

Steve Carl

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 in the Bellator Season 4 Welterweight Tournament

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 and he faced former UFC and Strikeforce

Strikeforce

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 veteran, Jay Hieron

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 in the quarterfinals. Lapsley lost via controversial stoppage when referee Josh Rosenthal stopped the bout, believing incorrectly that Lapsley was unconscious from a submission.

Mixed martial arts record

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|Loss
|align=center|19-5 (2)
|  Jay Hieron

Jay Hieron

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|Technical Submission (rear naked choke)
|Bellator 35
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|align=center|1
|align=center|3:39
|Lemoore, California

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|Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. Controversial Stoppage
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|Win
|align=center|19-4 (2)
|  Ted Worthington
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|IFC - Extreme Challenge
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|align=center|2
|align=center|2:08
|Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

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|-
|Win
|align=center|18-4 (2)
|  Frederic Belleton
|Submission (kneebar)
|Moosin: God of Martial Arts

Moosin: God of Martial Arts

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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:59
|Worcester, Massachusetts

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|-
|Win
|align=center|17-4 (2)
|  Dave Mewborn
|Decision (unanimous)
|Fury Fight Promotions - The Storm
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|North Charleston, South Carolina

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, United States

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|Win
|align=center|16–4 (2)
|  Ryan Williams
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Bellator 7
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|align=center|2
|align=center|4:22
|Chicago, Illinois, United States

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|-
| Loss
|align=center|15-4 (2)
|   Michael Guymon
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| King of the Cage

King of the Cage

King of the Cage, also known as KOTC, is a mixed martial arts promotion based in Southern California, USA.-History:KOTC was founded in 1998 by Terry Trebilcock. KOTC features up and coming MMA stars as well as experienced combat fighters....

 - Prowler
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|align=center|5
|align=center|3:37
|Highland, California

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|Lost KOTC Welterweight Championship
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| Win
|align=center|15-3 (2)
|   Mike Stumpf
| Decision (majority)
| ShoXC

ShoXC

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 - Elite Challenger Series
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Hammond, Indiana

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|-
| Win
|align=center|14-3 (2)
|   Aaron Wetherspoon
| Submission (scarf hold armlock)
| King of the Cage

King of the Cage

King of the Cage, also known as KOTC, is a mixed martial arts promotion based in Southern California, USA.-History:KOTC was founded in 1998 by Terry Trebilcock. KOTC features up and coming MMA stars as well as experienced combat fighters....

 - Bio Hazard
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:34
|Highland, California

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|Won KOTC Welterweight Championship
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| NC
|align=center|13–3 (2)
|   Aaron Wetherspoon
| No Contest
| King of the Cage

King of the Cage

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 - Opposing Force
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|align=center|2
|align=center|0:18
|Highland, California

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|For KOTC Welterweight Championship. Both fighters knocked each other out.
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| Win
|align=center|13–3 (1)
|   Tyler Stinson
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Midwest Cage Combat
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|align=center|2
|align=center|3:39
|Wichita, Kansas

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|-
| NC
|align=center|12-3 (1)
|   Jaime Jara

Jaime Jara

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| No Decision - Overturned by NSAC
| King of the Cage

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 - Arch Rivals
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|align=center|2
|align=center|1:17
|Reno, Nevada

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|-
| Loss
|align=center|12-3
|   Drew Fickett

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| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| HDNet Fights

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 1
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|align=center|1
|align=center|3:55
|Dallas, Texas

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|-
| Win
|align=center|12-2
|   Brent Weedman

Brent Weedman

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| TKO (cut)
| United Fight League
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|align=center|1
|align=center|3:24
|Indianapolis, Indiana

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|-
| Loss
|align=center|11-2
|   John Mahlow
| Technical Submission (armbar)
| Ultimate Warrior Challenge
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|align=center|3
|align=center|3:38
|Jacksonville, Florida

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|-
| Win
|align=center|11-1
|   David Gardner
| Decision (unanimous)
| World Cage Fighting 1
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Southaven, Mississippi

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|-
| Win
|align=center|10-1
|   Kyle Gibbons
| Submission (triangle choke)
| LOF 18 - Pole Position
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:45
|Indianapolis, Indiana

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|-
| Win
|align=center|9-1
|   Andre Luis Novoes Pimenta
| Submission (triangle choke)
| IMMAC 2 - Attack
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:15
|Chicago, Illinois, United States

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|-
| Win
|align=center|8-1
|   Josh Hickenbottom
| Submission (armbar)
| FCFS 9 - Battlefield
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:48
|Merrillville, Indiana

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|-
| Loss
|align=center|7–1
|   Carlo Prater

Carlo Prater

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| Decision (unanimous)
| Art of War Fighting Championship

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 1
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Dallas, Texas

Dallas, Texas

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|-
| Win
|align=center|7-0
|   John Mahlow
| Submission (triangle choke)
| King of the Cage

King of the Cage

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 - Mass Destruction
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|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Mount Pleasant, Michigan

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|-
| Win
|align=center|6-0
|   Travis Burnett
| Submission (armbar)
| FCFS 6 - Redemption
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:28
|Fort Wayne, Indiana

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|-
| Win
|align=center|5-0
|   Doug Sparks
| TKO (punches)
| Extreme Combat Challenge - Season's Beatings
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:59
|Muncie, Indiana

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|-
| Win
|align=center|4–0
|   Rok Wyler
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| FCFS 4 - Damage Control
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:49
|Auburn, Indiana

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, United States

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|-
| Win
|align=center|3–0
|   Curt Bee
| TKO (punches)
| King of the Cage

King of the Cage

King of the Cage, also known as KOTC, is a mixed martial arts promotion based in Southern California, USA.-History:KOTC was founded in 1998 by Terry Trebilcock. KOTC features up and coming MMA stars as well as experienced combat fighters....

 - Meltdown
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|align=center|2
|align=center|1:34
|Indianapolis, Indiana

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|-
| Win
|align=center|2–0
|   Grant Hoppel
| Submission (choke)
| Full Contact Fight Series 3
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:25
|Auburn, Indiana

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, United States

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|-
| Win
|align=center|1–0
|   Dave Morris
| Submission
| Kombat Zone 5
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:32
|Fort Wayne, Indiana

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