Peggy Morgan

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Peggy Morgan
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BornMargaret Morgan
(1981-12-16) December 16, 1981 (age 42)
Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Other namesDaywalker
ResidenceBiloxi
Nationality American
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Division Featherweight
Style BJJ, Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling,
Fighting out ofManchester New Hampshire
TeamMass BJJ
RankBrown belt in Jiu Jitsu [1]
Years active2012-2017
Mixed martial arts record
Total8
Wins4
By decision4
Losses4
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision2
University Southern New Hampshire University
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Peggy Morgan (born December 16, 1981) is an American former mixed martial artist who competed in the Featherweight division. She has fought in UFC and Invicta FC. [2]

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Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In August 2013, Peggy Morgan was announced as a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate . [3] She defeated Bethany Marshall via TKO during the entry round and was the second female pick of Team Rousey. She went on to lose to Sarah Moras via submission in the first round to get to the semi-finals.

Morgan made her promotional debut against TUF 18 teammate Jessamyn Duke on November 30, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale. She lost via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27). [4] Morgan lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Invicta

Morgan signed with Invicta FC in mid-2014, and made her debut against Irene Aldana at Invicta FC 8: Waterson vs. Tamada on September 9, 2014, losing by submission with a rear-naked choke in the first round. [5]

In her second fight for the promotion, Morgan faced Andria Wawro on December 5, 2014, at Invicta FC 10. She won the fight by unanimous decision. [6] Megan Anderson dominated Morgan at Invicta FC 18: Grasso vs. Esquibel. [7]

On January 12, 2017, Peggy officially announced her retirement from MMA, saying that she had decided after her last fight that she was ready to be done. [8]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
8 matches4 wins4 losses
By knockout01
By submission01
By decision42
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss4–4 Megan Anderson TKO (punches) Invicta FC 18: Grasso vs. Esquibel July 29, 201614:09 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win4–3 Jessy Miele Decision (unanimous)CES 30: Lane vs Felix IIAugust 14, 201535:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Loss3–3Latoya WalkerDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC 12: Kankaanpää vs. Souza April 24, 201535:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win3–2Andria WawroDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC 10: Waterson vs. Tiburcio December 5, 201435:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss2–2 Irene Aldana Submission (rear-naked choke) Invicta FC 8: Waterson vs. Tamada September 6, 201412:50 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss2–1 Jessamyn Duke Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale November 13, 201335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win2–0Revelina BertoDecision (unanimous)CFA 10: McSweeney vs. StaringMarch 2, 201335:00 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win1–0 Kaline Medeiros Decision (majority)Reality Fighting: Mohegan SunJune 12, 201235:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Professional record breakdown
2 matches1 win1 loss
By knockout10
By submission01
By decision00
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss1–1 Sarah Moras Submission (armbar)The Ultimate Fighter Season 18June 21, 201314:39 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win1–0Bethany MarshallTKO (punches)The Ultimate Fighter Season 18May 29, 201312:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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References

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  3. Guilherme Cruz (August 15, 2013). "TUF 18 cast revealed with male and female bantamweights". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
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