Justin Craig Scoggins (born May 2, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist and former full-contact kickboxer currently competing in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Scoggins began training in karate at the age of 3, later transitioning to wrestling and kickboxing. Aspiring to compete for the UFC, Scoggins opted to drop out of high school and focus solely on honing his skills. He made his professional MMA debut in February 2012, amassing an undefeated record of 7-0 prior to signing with the UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
2013
In August 2013, the UFC announced they had signed Scoggins to a contract. He was briefly linked to a bout with Dustin Ortiz at UFC Fight Night 27 before it was cancelled.
Scoggins eventually debuted on December 7, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 33 against Richie Vaculik. Scoggins won the fight via TKO in the first round.
For his second fight, Scoggins replaced Darrell Montague against Will Campuzano on March 15, 2014 at UFC 171. Scoggins won the fight via unanimous decision.
2014
For his third fight with the promotion, Scoggins faced Dustin Ortiz on July 6, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale Scoggins suffered the first loss of his professional MMA career via split decision.
Scoggins next faced John Moraga at UFC Fight Night 50. Scoggins lost the fight via submission in the second round.
2015
Scoggins faced Josh Sampo on May 23, 2015 at UFC 187. Scoggins won the fight via unanimous decision.
Scoggins was expected to face Joby Sanchez on December 11, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale. However, Scoggins pulled out of the fight in the week leading up to the event and was replaced by Geane Herrera.
2016
Scoggins faced Ray Borg on February 6, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 82. Scoggins won the fight via unanimous decision.
Scoggins was expected to face Ben Nguyen on March 20, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 85. However, Scoggins pulled out of the fight in the week leading up to the event citing injury. As a result, Nguyen was pulled from the card entirely.
Scoggins was expected to face Ian McCall on July 30, 2016 at UFC 201. However, two days before the event, Scoggins announced that he was pulling out of the fight as he was not going to make the contracted weight. As a result, McCall was pulled from the card altogether. Scoggins will now compete at bantamweight full-time.
Scoggins next faced Pedro Munhoz in a bantamweight bout on November 19, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 100. He lost the bout by submission in the second round.
2017
Scoggins faced Ulka Sasaki in a flyweight bout on June 17, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 111. Scoggins lost the fight via rear-naked choke in the second round.
Scoggins was expected to face Tim Elliott on December 16, 2017 at UFC on Fox 26. However on December 3, it was announced that Scoggins was pulled from the fight due to a spinal fracture injury.
Scoggins is expected to face promotional newcomer Said Nurmagomedov on July 14, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 133.
Maps Justin Scoggins
Championships and achievements
Kickboxing
- International Kickboxing Federation
- 2004 North American Classic Championship Tournament (80.1-85 lbs.)
Mixed martial arts
- Warfare Fighting Championships
- Warfare FC Flyweight Championship (One time)
- Two successful title defenses
Mixed martial arts record
See also
- List of current UFC fighters
- List of male mixed martial artists
References
External links
- Professional MMA record for Justin Scoggins from Sherdog
- Official UFC Profile
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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