Anthony Morrison
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{BLP sources|date=April 2015}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Anthony Morrison
| other_names = Cheesesteak
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| image_size = 200px
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| birth_name = Anthony Morrison
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|3|29}}
| birth_place = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_cause =
| residence = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=7}}
| weight = {{convert|145|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Lightweight
Featherweight
| reach = 69.0
| stance = Orthodox
| fighting_out_of = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
| team = Daddis Fight Camps
Team Combat
| rank =
| wrestling =
| years_active = 2004; 2006-2010, 2012-2013, 2015-2017
| mma_kowin = 10
| mma_subwin = 4
| mma_decwin = 6
| mma_koloss = 4
| mma_subloss = 7
| mma_decloss = 1
| mma_draw =
| mma_nc = 1
| url =
| sherdog = 16722
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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, [http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Anthony-Morrison-16722 Anthony Morrison] began boxing at the age of 14 and also competed in high school wrestling before deciding to compete in MMA professionally.{{cite web|url=http://citypaper.net/Blogs/Interview-North-Philly-MMA-fighter-Anthony-Morrison/|title=Interview: North Philly MMA fighter Anthony Morrison|work=citypaper.net}}
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
{{MMArecordbox
|ko-wins=10
|ko-losses=4
|sub-wins=4
|sub-losses=7
|dec-wins=6
|dec-losses=1
|draws=0
|nc=1
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|{{nowrap|20–12 (1)}}
|Cody Stevens
|Decision (unanimous)
|RFO: Big Guns 24
|{{dts|2017|June|10}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Tallmadge, Ohio, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|20–11 (1)
|KO (head kick)
|CCFC 59: Morrison vs. Gordon
|{{dts|2016|July|9}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:48
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
|For the vacant CCFC Featherweight Championship.
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|20–10 (1)
|Jordan Stiner
|Decision (unanimous)
|CCFC 53: Spohn vs. Anyanwu
|{{dts|2015|December|4}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
|{{small|Lightweight bout.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|19–10 (1)
|Ray Wood
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|NEF: Fight Night 16
|{{dts|2015|February|7}}
|align=center| 5
|align=center| 3:02
|Lewiston, Maine, United States
|{{small|Won the NEF Featherweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|18–10 (1)
|Decision (majority)
|{{dts|2013|November|15}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (150 lb) bout.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|17–10 (1)
| Submission (guillotine choke)
|CCFC 13: Gambino vs. Foster
|{{dts|2012|February|4}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:37
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|
|-
|{{nocontest}}NC
|align=center|16–10 (1)
|Nick Gonzalez
|No Contest
|MF: Matrix Fights 2
|{{dts|2010|June|11}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:09
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|16–10
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|{{dts|2010|April|24}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:13
|Sacramento, California, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|16–9
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2010|January|10}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:54
|Sacramento, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|16–8
|TKO (submission to punches)
|ROF 36: Demolition
|{{dts|2009|December|24}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:09
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|15–8
|Jeff Lentz
|Decision (unanimous)
|ROC 27: Ring of Combat 27
|{{dts|2009|November|20}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|{{small|Return to Featherweight; won the vacant ROC Featherweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–8
|Micah Miller
|Submission (arm-triangle choke)
|Shine Fights 2: ATT vs. The World
|{{dts|2009|September|4}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:25
|Miami, Florida, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|14–7
|Tim Troxell
|Decision (unanimous)
|WCA: Caged Combat
|{{dts|2009|June|5}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–7
|Decision (unanimous)
|WCA: Pure Combat
|{{dts|2009|February|6}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|12–7
|Fabio Mello
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|AOF 1: Rumble at Robarts 1
|{{dts|2009|January|24}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:17
|Sarasota, Florida, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–6
|Jay R. Palmer
|Submission (armbar)
|CSC: Combat Sports Challenge
|{{dts|2008|August|30}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:51
|Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–6
|Nelson Sobral
|TKO (punches)
|CSC: Combat Sports Challenge
|{{dts|2008|June|14}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:10
|Richmond, Virginia, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|10–6
|Eddie Fyvie
|Submission (triangle choke)
|ROC 19: Ring of Combat 19
|{{dts|2008|May|9}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:47
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|Return to Lightweight.
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–5
|Alvin Decker
|TKO (punches)
|CSC 24: The Proving Ground
|{{dts|2008|March|25}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:28
|Richmond, Virginia, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–5
|Anthony Biondo
|TKO
|CSC: Combat Sports Challenge
|{{dts|2008|February|24}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:08
|Richmond, Virginia, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|8–5
|KO
|CSC: Combat Sports Challenge
|{{dts|2007|September|29}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:40
|Richmond, Virginia, United States
|Lightweight bout.
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–4
|Dan Swift
|Submission (kneebar)
|CSC: Combat Sports Challenge
|{{dts|2007|July|14}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:32
|Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|7–4
|Submission (triangle choke)
|CCFC 5: Two Worlds, One Cage
|{{dts|2007|June|23}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:56
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|Lightweight bout.
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–3
|Patrick Upton
|TKO (punches)
|CSC: Combat Sports Challenge
|{{dts|2007|April|28}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:53
|Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–3
|Spencer Paige
|Decision (unanimous)
|CFFC 4: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 4
|{{dts|2007|April|13}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (150 lb) bout.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–3
|Travis Worsencroft
|TKO (punches)
|CSC: Combat Sports Challenge
|{{dts|2007|March|24}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:04
|Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–3
|Matt Andrews
|TKO (punches)
|CSC: River City Rumble 5
|{{dts|2006|December|9}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:35
|Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|3–3
|Frank Johnson
|TKO (punches)
|IFC: Rumble on the River 2
|{{dts|2006|November|10}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:36
|Kearney, Nebraska, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–2
|Aaron Steele
|KO (punch)
|IFC: Rumble on the River 2
|{{dts|2006|November|10}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:20
|Kearney, Nebraska, United States
|Return to Featherweight.
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|2–2
|Submission (triangle choke)
|CFFC 2: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 2
|{{dts|2006|October|6}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:09
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|Lightweight debut.
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–1
|Will Loushin
|TKO (punches)
|CFFC 1: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 1
|{{dts|2006|June|30}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:57
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|1–1
|Steve Hallock
|TKO
|Dangerzone: Fight Night 13
|{{dts|2004|March|13}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:37
|Angola, Indiana, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Justin Hamm
|Submission
|Dangerzone: Fight Night 13
|{{dts|2004|March|13}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:08
|Angola, Indiana, United States
|
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References
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