Anthony Morrison
The details
Biography
Introduction
Anthony Morrison (born March 29, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist. Anthony Morrison formerly competed in the Featherweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2004, Morrison has also formerly competed for the WEC.
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.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Morrison compiled an amateur MMA record of 7-0 before making his professional MMA debut in 2004. Morrison then went 16-8 as a professional and won the Ring of Combat Featherweight Championship before being signed by the WEC.
World Extreme Cagefighting
Morrison made his WEC debut against Mike Brown at WEC 46 on January 10, 2010. Morrison lost via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.
Morrison next faced Chad Mendes at WEC 48 on April 24, 2010. Morrison lost via guillotine choke submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.
Independent promotions
After being released from the WEC, Morrison went 1-0 with one no contest before being signed by Bellator MMA.
Bellator MMA
Morrison made his Bellator debut at Bellator 108 on November 15, 2013 against Kenny Foster. Morrison won via majority decision.
Championships and accomplishments
- Ring of Combat
- Ring of Combat Featherweight Championship (One time)
- NEF (New England Fights)
- NEF Featherweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 30 matches | 19 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 3 |
| By submission | 5 | 7 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 19–10 (1) | Ray Wood | Submission (guillotine choke) | NEF: Fight Night 16 | 000000002015-02-07-0000February 7, 2015 | 5 | 3:02 | Lewiston, Maine, United States | Won NEF Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 18-10 (1) | Kenny Foster | Decision (majority) | Bellator 108 | 000000002013-11-15-0000November 15, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 17–10 (1) | Jay Haas | Submission (guillotine choke) | CCFC 13: Gambino vs. Foster | 000000002012-02-04-0000February 4, 2012 | 1 | 3:37 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| NC | 16–10 (1) | Nick Gonzalez | No Contest | MF: Matrix Fights 2 | 000000002010-06-11-0000June 11, 2010 | 3 | 1:09 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Loss | 16-10 | Chad Mendes | Submission (guillotine choke) | WEC 48 | 000000002010-04-24-0000April 24, 2010 | 1 | 2:13 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Loss | 16-9 | Mike Brown | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WEC 46 | 000000002010-01-10-0000January 10, 2010 | 1 | 1:54 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Win | 16-8 | Alvin Robinson | Submission (punches) | ROF 36: Demolition | 000000002009-12-24-0000December 24, 2009 | 1 | 1:09 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 15-8 | Jeff Lentz | Decision (unanimous) | ROC 27: Ring of Combat 27 | 000000002009-11-20-0000November 20, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Won vacant ROC Featherweight Championship. |
| Loss | 14-8 | Micah Miller | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Shine Fights 2: ATT vs. The World | 000000002009-09-04-0000September 4, 2009 | 2 | 4:25 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 14-7 | Tim Troxell | Decision (unanimous) | WCA: Caged Combat | 000000002009-06-05-0000June 5, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 13-7 | Kevin Roddy | Decision (unanimous) | WCA: Pure Combat | 000000002009-02-06-0000February 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 | 000000002009-01-24-0000January 24, 2009 | 1 | 2:17 | Sarasota, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 12-6 | Jay R. Palmer | Submission (armbar) | CSC: Combat Sports Challenge | 000000002008-08-30-0000August 30, 2008 | 2 | 1:51 | Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States | |
| Win | 11–6 | Nelson Sobral | TKO (punches) | CSC: Combat Sports Challenge | 000000002008-06-14-0000June 14, 2008 | 1 | 1:10 | Richmond, Virginia, United States | |
| Loss | 10-6 | Eddie Fyvie | Submission (triangle choke) | ROC 19: Ring of Combat 19 | 000000002008-05-09-0000May 9, 2008 | 1 | 3:47 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 10–5 | Alvin Decker | TKO (punches) | CSC 24: The Proving Ground | 000000002008-03-25-0000March 25, 2008 | 1 | 2:28 | Richmond, Virginia, United States | |
| Win | 9–5 | Anthony Biondo | TKO | CSC: Combat Sports Challenge | 000000002008-02-24-0000February 24, 2008 | 1 | 2:08 | Richmond, Virginia, United States | |
| Loss | 8–5 | Ricardo Tirloni | KO | CSC: Combat Sports Challenge | 000000002007-09-29-0000September 29, 2007 | 1 | 0:40 | Richmond, Virginia, United States | |
| Win | 8-4 | Dan Swift | Submission (kneebar) | CSC: Combat Sports Challenge | 000000002007-07-14-0000July 14, 2007 | 2 | 4:32 | Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States | |
| Loss | 7-4 | Jim Miller | Submission (triangle choke) | CCFC 5: Two Worlds, One Cage | 000000002007-06-23-0000June 23, 2007 | 1 | 4:56 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 7-3 | Patrick Upton | TKO (punches) | CSC: Combat Sports Challenge | 000000002007-04-28-0000April 28, 2007 | 1 | 2:53 | Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States | |
| Win | 6–3 | Spencer Paige | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 4: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 4 | 000000002007-04-13-0000April 13, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 5-3 | Travis Worsencroft | TKO (punches) | CSC: Combat Sports Challenge | 000000002007-03-24-0000March 24, 2007 | 1 | 1:04 | Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States | |
| Win | 4-3 | Matt Andrews | TKO (punches) | CSC: River City Rumble 5 | 000000002006-12-09-0000December 9, 2006 | 1 | 3:35 | Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States | |
| Loss | 3-3 | Frank Johnson | TKO (punches) | IFC: Rumble on the River 2 | 000000002006-11-10-0000November 10, 2006 | 1 | 2:36 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 3-2 | Aaron Steele | KO (punch) | IFC: Rumble on the River 2 | 000000002006-11-10-0000November 10, 2006 | 1 | 0:20 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 2-2 | Deividas Taurosevicius | Submission (triangle choke) | CFFC 2: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 2 | 000000002006-10-06-0000October 6, 2006 | 1 | 2:09 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 2-1 | Will Loushin | TKO (punches) | CFFC 1: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 1 | 000000002006-06-30-0000June 30, 2006 | 1 | 0:57 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 1-1 | Steve Hallock | TKO | Dangerzone: Fight Night 13 | 000000002004-03-13-0000March 13, 2004 | 2 | 1:37 | Angola, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 1-0 | Justin Hamm | Submission | Dangerzone: Fight Night 13 | 000000002004-03-13-0000March 13, 2004 | 1 | 3:08 | Angola, Indiana, United States |