Justin Craig Scoggins was born on May 2,1992 and is an American mixed martial artist and former full-contact kickboxer currently competing in the Rizin Fighting Federation.
27 Facts About Justin Scoggins
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Justin Scoggins began training in karate at the age of three, later transitioning to wrestling and kickboxing.
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Justin Scoggins was briefly linked to a bout with Dustin Ortiz at UFC Fight Night 27 before it was cancelled.
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Justin Scoggins eventually debuted on December 7,2013, at UFC Fight Night 33 against Richie Vaculik.
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Justin Scoggins next faced John Moraga at UFC Fight Night 50.
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Justin Scoggins lost the fight via submission in the second round.
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Justin Scoggins faced Josh Sampo on May 23,2015, at UFC 187.
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Justin Scoggins was expected to face Joby Sanchez on December 11,2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale.
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However, Justin Scoggins pulled out of the fight in the week leading up to the event and was replaced by Geane Herrera.
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Justin Scoggins faced Ray Borg on February 6,2016, at UFC Fight Night 82.
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Justin Scoggins was expected to face Ben Nguyen on March 20,2016, at UFC Fight Night 85.
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However, Justin Scoggins pulled out of the fight in the week leading up to the event citing injury.
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Justin Scoggins was expected to face Ian McCall on July 30,2016, at UFC 201.
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However, two days before the event, Justin Scoggins announced that he was pulling out of the fight as he was not going to make the contracted weight.
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Justin Scoggins next faced Pedro Munhoz in a bantamweight bout on November 19,2016, at UFC Fight Night 100.
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Justin Scoggins lost the bout by submission in the second round.
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Justin Scoggins faced Ulka Sasaki in a flyweight bout on June 17,2017, at UFC Fight Night 111.
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Justin Scoggins lost the fight via rear-naked choke in the second round.
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Justin Scoggins was expected to face Tim Elliott on December 16,2017, at UFC on Fox 26.
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Justin Scoggins faced promotional newcomer Said Nurmagomedov on July 14,2018, at UFC Fight Night 133.
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On November 9,2018, it was reported that Justin Scoggins was released from the UFC.
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Justin Scoggins faced Yuki Motoya in a 132lbs catchweight bout at Rizin 14 on December 31,2018.
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Justin Scoggins lost the bout via submission in the first round.
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Justin Scoggins was called on short notice to replace injured Ulka Sasaki, and was expected to face Kai Asakura at Rizin 15.
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Justin Scoggins stepped in on short notice to replace Erson Yamamoto against Kazuma Sone at Rizin 18 on August 18,2019.
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Justin Scoggins was expected to face Keith Richardson at XMMA on July 30,2021.
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Justin Scoggins was scheduled to face Mehman Mamedov on November 4,2023 at Rizin Landmark 7, but was pulled from the fight for medical reasons.