Anthony Morrison

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 (1984-03-29) March 29, 1984 (age 41) 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

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 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