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.
| Anthony Morrison | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anthony Morrison March 29, 1984 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Other names | Cheesesteak |
| Residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Lightweight Featherweight |
| Reach | 69.0 |
| Style | Boxing, Wrestling |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Team | Daddis Fight Camps Team Combat |
| Years active | 2004; 2006-2010, 2012-2013, 2015-2017 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 33 |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 10 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 12 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
editOriginally 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
editEarly career
editMorrison made his professional debut in 2004, and compiled a record of 16-8 before being signed by the WEC.
World Extreme Cagefigthting
editMorrison 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
editAfter 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
edit| 33 matches | 20 wins | 12 losses |
| By knockout | 10 | 4 |
| By submission | 4 | 7 |
| By decision | 6 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 20–12 (1) | Cody Stevens | Decision (unanimous) | RFO: Big Guns 24 | June 10, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Tallmadge, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 20–11 (1) | Jared Gordon | KO (head kick) | CCFC 59: Morrison vs. Gordon | July 9, 2016 | 1 | 1:48 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | For the vacant CCFC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 20–10 (1) | Jordan Stiner | Decision (unanimous) | CCFC 53: Spohn vs. Anyanwu | December 4, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 19–10 (1) | Ray Wood | Submission (guillotine choke) | NEF: Fight Night 16 | February 7, 2015 | 5 | 3:02 | Lewiston, Maine, United States | Won the NEF Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 18–10 (1) | Kenny Foster | Decision (majority) | Bellator 108 | November 15, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Win | 17–10 (1) | Jay Haas | Submission (guillotine choke) | CCFC 13: Gambino vs. Foster | February 4, 2012 | 1 | 3:37 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| NC | 16–10 (1) | Nick Gonzalez | No Contest | MF: Matrix Fights 2 | June 11, 2010 | 3 | 1:09 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Loss | 16–10 | Chad Mendes | Submission (guillotine choke) | WEC 48 | April 24, 2010 | 1 | 2:13 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Loss | 16–9 | Mike Brown | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WEC 46 | January 10, 2010 | 1 | 1:54 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Win | 16–8 | Alvin Robinson | TKO (submission to punches) | ROF 36: Demolition | December 24, 2009 | 1 | 1:09 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 15–8 | Jeff Lentz | Decision (unanimous) | ROC 27: Ring of Combat 27 | November 20, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Return to Featherweight; won the vacant ROC Featherweight Championship. |
| Loss | 14–8 | Micah Miller | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Shine Fights 2: ATT vs. The World | September 4, 2009 | 2 | 4:25 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 14–7 | Tim Troxell | Decision (unanimous) | WCA: Caged Combat | June 5, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 13–7 | Kevin Roddy | Decision (unanimous) | WCA: Pure Combat | February 6, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 12–7 | Fabio Mello | Submission (guillotine choke) | AOF 1: Rumble at Robarts 1 | January 24, 2009 | 1 | 2:17 | Sarasota, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 12–6 | Jay R. Palmer | Submission (armbar) | CSC: Combat Sports Challenge | August 30, 2008 | 2 | 1:51 | Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States | |
| Win | 11–6 | Nelson Sobral | TKO (punches) | CSC: Combat Sports Challenge | June 14, 2008 | 1 | 1:10 | Richmond, Virginia, United States | |
| Loss | 10–6 | Eddie Fyvie | Submission (triangle choke) | ROC 19: Ring of Combat 19 | May 9, 2008 | 1 | 3:47 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Return to Lightweight. |
| Win | 10–5 | Alvin Decker | TKO (punches) | CSC 24: The Proving Ground | March 25, 2008 | 1 | 2:28 | Richmond, Virginia, United States | |
| Win | 9–5 | Anthony Biondo | TKO | CSC: Combat Sports Challenge | February 24, 2008 | 1 | 2:08 | Richmond, Virginia, United States | |
| Loss | 8–5 | Ricardo Tirloni | KO | CSC: Combat Sports Challenge | September 29, 2007 | 1 | 0:40 | Richmond, Virginia, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 8–4 | Dan Swift | Submission (kneebar) | CSC: Combat Sports Challenge | July 14, 2007 | 2 | 4:32 | Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States | |
| Loss | 7–4 | Jim Miller | Submission (triangle choke) | CCFC 5: Two Worlds, One Cage | June 23, 2007 | 1 | 4:56 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 7–3 | Patrick Upton | TKO (punches) | CSC: Combat Sports Challenge | April 28, 2007 | 1 | 2:53 | Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States | |
| Win | 6–3 | Spencer Paige | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 4: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 4 | April 13, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Win | 5–3 | Travis Worsencroft | TKO (punches) | CSC: Combat Sports Challenge | March 24, 2007 | 1 | 1:04 | Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States | |
| Win | 4–3 | Matt Andrews | TKO (punches) | CSC: River City Rumble 5 | December 9, 2006 | 1 | 3:35 | Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States | |
| Loss | 3–3 | Frank Johnson | TKO (punches) | IFC: Rumble on the River 2 | November 10, 2006 | 1 | 2:36 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 3–2 | Aaron Steele | KO (punch) | IFC: Rumble on the River 2 | November 10, 2006 | 1 | 0:20 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | Return to Featherweight. |
| Loss | 2–2 | Deividas Taurosevicius | Submission (triangle choke) | CFFC 2: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 2 | October 6, 2006 | 1 | 2:09 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 2–1 | Will Loushin | TKO (punches) | CFFC 1: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 1 | June 30, 2006 | 1 | 0:57 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Steve Hallock | TKO | Dangerzone: Fight Night 13 | March 13, 2004 | 2 | 1:37 | Angola, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Justin Hamm | Submission | Dangerzone: Fight Night 13 | March 13, 2004 | 1 | 3:08 | Angola, Indiana, United States |
References
edit- ^ "Interview: North Philly MMA fighter Anthony Morrison". citypaper.net.