Justin Scoggins

Justin Scoggins
Born (1992-05-02) May 2, 1992
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Other names Skywalker
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1]
Weight 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Flyweight (125 lb)
Bantamweight (135 lb)
Reach 66.0 in (168 cm)[1]
Team RevolutionMMA
Rank Black belt in Kempo Karate[2]
Years active 2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 13
Wins 11
By knockout 6
By submission 1
By decision 4
Losses 2
By submission 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Justin Craig Scoggins (born May 2, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the flyweight division of the UFC. He is currently the #12 contender in official UFC flyweight rankings.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After several years as an amateur, Scoggins made his professional MMA debut in February 2012. Before signing with the UFC, he amassed an undefeated record of 7-0, with all but one win coming by way of stoppage.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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.[4]

Scoggins eventually debuted on December 7, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 33 against Richie Vaculik.[5] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[6]

For his second fight, Scoggins replaced Darrell Montague against Will Campuzano on March 15, 2014 at UFC 171.[7] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

For his third fight with the promotion, Scoggins faced Dustin Ortiz on July 6, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale[9] Scoggins lost the fight via split decision, resulting in the first loss of his professional MMA career.[10]

Scoggins next faced John Moraga at UFC Fight Night 50.[11] Moraga defeated Scoggins via submission in the second round.[12]

Scoggins faced Josh Sampo on May 23, 2015 at UFC 187.[13] Scogginis won the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Scoggins was expected to face Joby Sanchez on December 11, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale.[15] However, Scoggins pulled out of the fight in the week leading up to the event and was replaced by Geane Herrera.[16]

Scoggins faced Ray Borg on February 6, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 82.[17] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Scoggins was expected to face Ben Nguyen on March 20, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 85.[19] 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.[20]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 11–2 Ray Borg Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson February 6, 2016 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 10–2 Josh Sampo Decision (unanimous) UFC 187 May 23, 2015 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 9–2 John Moraga Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Mousasi September 5, 2014 2 0:47 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Loss 9–1 Dustin Ortiz Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale July 6, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–0 Will Campuzano Decision (unanimous) UFC 171 March 15, 2014 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 8–0 Richie Vaculik TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot December 7, 2013 1 4:43 Brisbane, Australia
Win 7–0 Len Cook KO (head kick and punches) Warfare 9: Apocalypse June 21, 2013 2 0:18 North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Win 6–0 Chris Cain TKO (punches) Warfare 8: Armageddon March 8, 2013 1 3:57 North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Win 5–0 Jacob Hebeisen TKO (head kick and punches) Warfare 7: Invasion December 7, 2012 5 3:45 North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Win 4–0 Keith Hulin TKO (knees and punches) Warfare 6: Friday Night Fights August 24, 2012 1 1:00 North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Win 3–0 Casey Large Submission (standing guillotine choke) EC/Conflict MMA - Extreme Challenge 211 May 12, 2012 1 4:55 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
Win 2–0 Timothy Wade Decision (unanimous) Quest for Glory Championship 1 March 24, 2012 3 5:00 Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Win 1–0 Timm Kitts KO (head kick) Conflict MMA - Fight Night at the Point 4 February 25, 2012 1 0:23 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Fight Card - UFC 187 Johnson vs. Cormier". UFC.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Justin Scoggins - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  3. ↑ UFC Fighter Rankings
  4. ↑ Staff (2013-08-20). "Ortiz vs. Scoggins nixed, UFC still targeting another UFC Fight Night 27 bout". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  5. ↑ Mike Whitman (2013-10-15). "Newcomers Richie Vaculik, Justin Scoggins set for flyweight tilt at UFC Fight Night 33". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  6. ↑ John Morgan (2013-12-06). "UFC Fight Night 33 results: Justin Scoggins swarms Richie Vaculik, earns first-round TKO". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
  7. ↑ Staff (2014-01-28). "Justin Scoggins replaces Darrell Montague at UFC 171 in Dallas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  8. ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-03-15). "UFC 171 results: Justin Scoggins stays unbeaten, dominates Will Campuzano". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-03-15.
  9. ↑ Zane Simon (2014-05-06). "UFC re-books Dustin Ortiz vs. Justin Scoggins at TUF 19 Finale". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
  10. ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-07-06). "TUF 19 Finale results, photos: Dustin Ortiz outworks Justin Scoggins for split call". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-06.
  11. ↑ Staff (2014-08-02). "John Moraga vs. Justin Scoggins added to UFC Fight Night 50 in September". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-08-02.
  12. ↑ John Morgan (2014-09-05). "UFC Fight Night 50 results: John Moraga chokes out Justin Scoggins". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-09-05.
  13. ↑ Sean Bio (2015-02-25). "Justin Scoggins vs. Josh Sampo set for UFC 187 in Las Vegas". cagepages.com. Retrieved 2015-02-25.
  14. ↑ Brent Brookhouse (2015-05-23). "UFC 187 results: Justin Scoggins outworks Josh Sampo for unanimous decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-05-23.
  15. ↑ Staff (2015-09-10). "Justin Scoggins vs. Joby Sanchez booked for TUF 22 Finale". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2015-09-10.
  16. ↑ Staff (2015-12-04). "Geane Herrera in for Justin Scoggins vs. Joby Sanchez at TUF 22 Finale in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
  17. ↑ Staff (2016-01-07). "Ray Borg meets Justin Scoggins at UFC Fight Night 82 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  18. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2016-02-06). "UFC Fight Night 82 results: Justin Scoggins rolls past Ray Borg, wants title shot in 2016". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
  19. ↑ Emma Challands (2016-02-11). "UFC Brisbane: Ben Nguyen vs Justin Scoggins and added to Fight Night 85 card". fightnewsaustralia.com. Retrieved 2016-02-11.
  20. ↑ Staff (2016-03-12). "Nguyen vs. Scoggins scrapped, Laprise now meets Pearson in UFC Fight Night 85 shuffle". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-03-12.

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