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.

Background Originally from North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Morrison began boxing at age 14 and competed in high school wrestling before deciding to compete in the MMA professionally.

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 Loss

Cody Stevens Decision (unanimous) RFO: Big Guns 24

Tallmadge, Ohio, United States Loss

Jared Gordon KO (head kick) CCFC 59: Morrison vs. Gordon

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States For the vacant CCFC Featherweight Championship. Win

Jordan Stiner Decision (unanimous) CCFC 53: Spohn vs. Anyanwu

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Ray Wood Submission (guillotine choke) NEF: Fight Night 16

Lewiston, Maine, United States Win

Kenny Foster Decision (majority) Bellator 108

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Jay Haas Submission (guillotine choke) CCFC 13: Gambino vs. Foster

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States NC

Nick Gonzalez No Contest MF: Matrix Fights 2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Chad Mendes Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 48

Sacramento, California, United States Loss

Mike Brown Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 46

Sacramento, California, United States Win

Alvin Robinson TKO (submission to punches) ROF 36: Demolition

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Jeff Lentz Decision (unanimous) ROC 27: Ring of Combat 27

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Micah Miller Submission (arm-triangle choke) Shine Fights 2: ATT vs. The World

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Tim Troxell Decision (unanimous) WCA: Caged Combat

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Kevin Roddy Decision (unanimous) WCA: Pure Combat

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Fabio Mello Submission (guillotine choke) AOF 1: Rumble at Robarts 1

Sarasota, Florida, United States Win

Jay R. Palmer Submission (armbar) CSC: Combat Sports Challenge

Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States Win

Nelson Sobral TKO (punches) CSC: Combat Sports Challenge

Richmond, Virginia, United States Loss

Eddie Fyvie Submission (triangle choke) ROC 19: Ring of Combat 19

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Return to Lightweight. Win

Alvin Decker TKO (punches) CSC 24: The Proving Ground

Richmond, Virginia, United States Win

Anthony Biondo TKO CSC: Combat Sports Challenge

Richmond, Virginia, United States Loss

Ricardo Tirloni KO CSC: Combat Sports Challenge

Richmond, Virginia, United States Lightweight bout. Win

Dan Swift Submission (kneebar) CSC: Combat Sports Challenge

Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States Loss

Jim Miller Submission (triangle choke) CCFC 5: Two Worlds, One Cage

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Lightweight bout. Win

Patrick Upton TKO (punches) CSC: Combat Sports Challenge

Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States Win

Spencer Paige Decision (unanimous) CFFC 4: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 4

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Travis Worsencroft TKO (punches) CSC: Combat Sports Challenge

Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States Win

Matt Andrews TKO (punches) CSC: River City Rumble 5

Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States Loss

Frank Johnson TKO (punches) IFC: Rumble on the River 2

Kearney, Nebraska, United States Win

Aaron Steele KO (punch) IFC: Rumble on the River 2

Kearney, Nebraska, United States Return to Featherweight. Loss

Deividas Taurosevicius Submission (triangle choke) CFFC 2: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 2

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Lightweight debut. Win

Will Loushin TKO (punches) CFFC 1: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 1

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Steve Hallock TKO Dangerzone: Fight Night 13

Angola, Indiana, United States Win

Justin Hamm Submission Dangerzone: Fight Night 13

Angola, Indiana, United States