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From midfielder to striker? Ex-Man United attacker Ravel Morrison shows off bruises following MMA training session inside the octagon and reveals he's been practising his 'grappling and striking' with UFC star Lerone Murphy

Former Manchester United wonderkid Ravel Morrison has traded shin-pads and boots for a headguard and gloves after revealing he's taken up MMA in his time away from football.

Morrison, who recently became a free agent after cancelling his deal with Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag in January, took to Instagram to show off the gnarly bruises he's picked up while training with close friend and UFC fighter Lerone Murphy.

Following his hard-hitting session inside the octagon, Morrison showed off the punishment he's endured while practising his 'grappling and striking' with his 'new coach'.