Anthony Morrison

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Anthony Morrison
BornAnthony Morrison
(1984-03-29) March 29, 1984 (age 38)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Other namesCheesesteak
Residence Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality American
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach69.0
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
TeamDaddis Fight Camps
Team Combat
Years active2004; 2006-2010, 2012-2013, 2015-2017
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins20
By knockout10
By submission4
By decision6
Losses12
By knockout4
By submission7
By decision1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Anthony Morrison (born March 29, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist. A professional since 2004, he has competed for Bellator and the WEC.

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Background

Originally from North Philadelphia, Anthony Morrison began boxing at the age of 14 and also competed in high school wrestling before deciding to compete in MMA professionally. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Morrison made his professional debut in 2004, and compiled a record of 16-8 before being signed by the WEC.

World Extreme Cagefigthting

Morrison made his promotional debut at WEC 46 against Mike Brown. He was defeated via first-round submission.

He later returned at WEC 48 against Chad Mendes, losing via first-round submission.

Post-WEC

After picking up four wins in the regional circuit, Morrison faced Jared Gordon for the CCFC Featherweight Championship. He was defeated via first-round knockout.

Morrison last fought in 2017, losing via unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
33 matches20 wins12 losses
By knockout104
By submission47
By decision61
Draws0
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss20–12 (1)Cody StevensDecision (unanimous)RFO: Big Guns 24June 10, 201735:00 Tallmadge, Ohio, United States
Loss20–11 (1) Jared Gordon KO (head kick)CCFC 59: Morrison vs. GordonJuly 9, 201611:48 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesFor the vacant CCFC Featherweight Championship.
Win20–10 (1)Jordan StinerDecision (unanimous)CCFC 53: Spohn vs. AnyanwuDecember 4, 201535:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Lightweight bout.
Win19–10 (1)Ray WoodSubmission (guillotine choke)NEF: Fight Night 16February 7, 201553:02 Lewiston, Maine, United StatesWon the NEF Featherweight Championship.
Win18–10 (1) Kenny Foster Decision (majority) Bellator 108 November 15, 201335:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win17–10 (1) Jay Haas Submission (guillotine choke)CCFC 13: Gambino vs. FosterFebruary 4, 201213:37 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
NC16–10 (1)Nick GonzalezNo ContestMF: Matrix Fights 2June 11, 201031:09 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss16–10 Chad Mendes Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 48 April 24, 201012:13 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss16–9 Mike Brown Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 46 January 10, 201011:54 Sacramento, California, United States
Win16–8 Alvin Robinson TKO (submission to punches)ROF 36: DemolitionDecember 24, 200911:09 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win15–8Jeff LentzDecision (unanimous)ROC 27: Ring of Combat 27November 20, 200935:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesReturn to Featherweight; won the vacant ROC Featherweight Championship.
Loss14–8Micah MillerSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Shine Fights 2: ATT vs. The WorldSeptember 4, 200924:25 Miami, Florida, United States
Win14–7Tim TroxellDecision (unanimous)WCA: Caged CombatJune 5, 200935:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win13–7 Kevin Roddy Decision (unanimous)WCA: Pure CombatFebruary 6, 200933:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss12–7Fabio MelloSubmission (guillotine choke)AOF 1: Rumble at Robarts 1January 24, 200912:17 Sarasota, Florida, United States
Win12–6Jay R. PalmerSubmission (armbar)CSC: Combat Sports ChallengeAugust 30, 200821:51 Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States
Win11–6Nelson SobralTKO (punches)CSC: Combat Sports ChallengeJune 14, 200811:10 Richmond, Virginia, United States
Loss10–6Eddie FyvieSubmission (triangle choke)ROC 19: Ring of Combat 19May 9, 200813:47 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesReturn to Lightweight.
Win10–5Alvin DeckerTKO (punches)CSC 24: The Proving GroundMarch 25, 200812:28 Richmond, Virginia, United States
Win9–5Anthony BiondoTKOCSC: Combat Sports ChallengeFebruary 24, 200812:08 Richmond, Virginia, United States
Loss8–5 Ricardo Tirloni KOCSC: Combat Sports ChallengeSeptember 29, 200710:40 Richmond, Virginia, United States Lightweight bout.
Win8–4Dan SwiftSubmission (kneebar)CSC: Combat Sports ChallengeJuly 14, 200724:32 Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States
Loss7–4 Jim Miller Submission (triangle choke)CCFC 5: Two Worlds, One CageJune 23, 200714:56 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Lightweight bout.
Win7–3Patrick UptonTKO (punches)CSC: Combat Sports ChallengeApril 28, 200712:53 Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States
Win6–3Spencer PaigeDecision (unanimous)CFFC 4: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 4April 13, 200735:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win5–3Travis WorsencroftTKO (punches)CSC: Combat Sports ChallengeMarch 24, 200711:04 Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States
Win4–3Matt AndrewsTKO (punches)CSC: River City Rumble 5December 9, 200613:35 Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States
Loss3–3Frank JohnsonTKO (punches)IFC: Rumble on the River 2November 10, 200612:36 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Win3–2Aaron SteeleKO (punch)IFC: Rumble on the River 2November 10, 200610:20 Kearney, Nebraska, United StatesReturn to Featherweight.
Loss2–2 Deividas Taurosevicius Submission (triangle choke)CFFC 2: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 2October 6, 200612:09 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Lightweight debut.
Win2–1Will LoushinTKO (punches)CFFC 1: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 1June 30, 200610:57 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss1–1Steve HallockTKODangerzone: Fight Night 13March 13, 200421:37 Angola, Indiana, United States
Win1–0Justin HammSubmissionDangerzone: Fight Night 13March 13, 200413:08 Angola, Indiana, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "Interview: North Philly MMA fighter Anthony Morrison". citypaper.net.
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