MMA Fighter Anthony "The Recipe" Lapsley

Anthony Lapsley is a mixed martial arts veteran who has fought for promotions like King of the Cage, Bellator, UWC, and others. He was also part of the the famous double knockout in a fight.


How and when did you get into mixed martial arts?

I started about 4 years ago. I met Cobra Rhodes (16X world champion Arm wrestler) at a bar. He’s good friends with Gary Goodrich and was following the sport all the time. After exchanging info and past achievements, we decided it was something I wanted to get into.

You have fought the likes of Mike Guymon and Drew Fickett. To this date, who has been your toughest opponent?

The hardest opponent I fought was Tyler Stinson. He was a tough as shit!!!

Before you started training and competing in mixed martial arts, did you have any martial arts experience?

Nope. I was just a high school state champion wrestler. Nothing before or after that except fighting

More than 2/3rd of your victories have come from submissions, do you prefer to take your opponents to the ground right away or do you like to stand and bang?

I don’t know, I can stand and bang, but I usually just end up taking it to the ground and pounding the guy or submitting these cats. I play it how it goes but I would rather hit the ground. I’m trying to stay pretty!!

You are part of the infamous mma double knockout fight. What was going on in your mind after both you guys go down?

All I thought was, “PLEASE don’t come hit me”. I didn’t know how I got down there, but knew to start kicking to prevent him from doing anymore damage.

You got redemption at Aaron Wetherspoon a few months later. This time you were able to defeat him by submission. What was it like to actually defeat him without any controversies?

I was relieved. I was also excited and pretty happy because I was champion.

Besides mixed martial arts, what other hobbies do you like to do on your free time?

I like playing PS3, chilling with my family and children.

Is there anyone you would like to thank (coaches, family, sponsors)?

I would to thank God, because none of this would be possible. My haters, they are very important to my success. I also thank my children, my parents, My Dip Dip for sticking with me through all of this. Alan Buckley, Finis Tatum, Nick Craig, Mark Lemrick, BJ Hedger, Chas Bowling, Bubba McDaniel, Six Figures, LimeLite Fusion drink, Sponsored Fan Family and all the rest of my friends, fans, and family.

MMA Fighter Dave "Pee Wee" Herman Interview

Dave "Pee Wee" Herman is a professional MMA fighter. He has fought for several promotions including EliteXC, Sengoku, Bellator and is currently 16-1.

It is pretty ironic that your nickname is “Pee Wee” considering that you are 6’5” and 240 lbs. Is there a story behind your nickname?

Most MMA fighters all have the same kind of nickname. First name, look how much of a bad ass I am, last name. Originally I did not want a nickname but one day people were messing around and throwing out some really stupid ones and I was going along with it and suggested that. It stuck and I've been Pee We ever since.

There are rumors that you are currently signed to a deal with Shine Fights. Did they sign you exclusively or are you still allowed to compete in other promotions?

I am not currently signed with Shine Fights. I would be, but I am having some trouble with Bellator at the moment. They failed to follow through with several promises made to me and breached our contract. I don't know how long it will take to get it resolved. However, I am still signed with Sengoku in Japan.

Not too many MMA fighters get the opportunity to fight in Japan. What is the biggest difference between fighting in front of a Japanese crowd and an American crowd?

In Japan the audience is very respectful no matter what. They understand that both people trained very hard for the fight and respect that even if the fight is what would be considered boring in America. They also know a lot more about submissions and ground game and enjoy watching them in fights. In America, it seems like everyone just wants to see a knockout. In Japan you will never hear anyone boo a fight or a fighter which is common here in the US.

Can you briefly describe a typical training day you go through preparing for a fight?

Lately my typical training day has been starting at 10:30 AM. I do jiu jitsu for at least an hour, sometimes it will take two. At 7:30 PM I work on my striking for an hour and a half. If I have a fight coming up I will add in an extra practice in the middle of the day.

What was it like fighting a legend like Don Fyre?

I enjoyed meeting Don Frye. He is a great guy and fun to be around, and he is always saying hilarious stuff. From a fighting stand point the opponents are all the same from my perspective; it doesn't really matter who I'm going up against.

Do you have anyone to thank (coaches, sponsors, family)?

I would like to thank my trainer Ed Clay and my gym Nashville MMA.