Justin Scoggins

Justin Scoggins
Born May 2, 1992
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Other names Tank
Nationality American
Height 1.651 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Flyweight (125 lb)
Bantamweight (135 lb)
Reach 67.0 in (170 cm)
Team American Top Team
Years active 2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 11
Wins 9
By knockout 6
By submission 1
By decision 2
Losses 2
By submission 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Justin Scoggins (born May 2, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist who fights in the flyweight division. He is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 before it was cancelled.[1]

Scoggins eventually debuted on December 7, 2013 at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot against Richie Vaculik. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[2]

For his second fight, Scoggins replaced Darrell Montague against Will Campuzano at UFC 171.[3] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

For his third fight with the promotion, Scoggins faced Dustin Ortiz on July 6, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale.[4] Scoggins lost the fight via split decision, resulting in the first loss of his professional MMA career.[5]

Scoggins next faced John Moraga at UFC Fight Night: Souza vs. Mousasi.[6] Moraga defeated Scoggins via submission in the second round.[7]

Scoggins is expected to face Josh Sampo on May 23, 2015 at UFC 187.[8]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 9–2 John Moraga Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Mousasi September 5, 2014 2 0:47 Ledyard, Connecticut, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 9–1 Dustin Ortiz Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale July 6, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–0 Will Campuzano Decision (unanimous) UFC 171 March 15, 2014 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–0 Richie Vaculik TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot December 7, 2013 1 4:43 Brisbane, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Chris Cain TKO (punches) Warfare 8: Armageddon March 8, 2013 1 3:57 North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Casey Large Submission (armbar) EC/Conflict MMA - Extreme Challenge 211 May 12, 2012 1 4:55 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Timothy Wade Decision (unanimous) Quest for Glory Championship 1 March 24, 2012 3 5:00 Greenville, South Carolina, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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. ↑ Staff (2013-08-20). "Ortiz vs. Scoggins nixed, UFC still targeting another UFC Fight Night 27 bout". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  2. ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/2013/12/ufc-fight-night-33-results-justin-scoggins-vs-richie-vaculik
  3. ↑ Staff (2014-01-28). "Justin Scoggins replaces Darrell Montague at UFC 171 in Dallas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  4. ↑ http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/5/6/5688568/ufc-re-books-dustin-ortiz-vs-justin-scoggins-tuf-19-finale-mma-news
  5. ↑ http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/7/6/5874933/the-ultimate-fighter-tuf-19-finale-edgar-penn-live-results-play-by-play-main-card
  6. ↑ Staff (2014-08-02). "John Moraga vs. Justin Scoggins added to UFC Fight Night 50 in September". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-08-02.
  7. ↑ John Morgan (2014-09-05). "UFC Fight Night 50 results: John Moraga chokes out Justin Scoggins". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-09-05.
  8. ↑ Sean Bio (2015-02-25). "Justin Scoggins vs. Josh Sampo set for UFC 187 in Las Vegas". cagepages.com. Retrieved 2015-02-25.

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