Justin Scoggins

Justin Scoggins
Born (1992-05-02) May 2, 1992 (age 32)
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Other namesTank[1]
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[2]
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionFlyweight
Bantamweight
Reach66 in (168 cm)[2]
StyleKenpo, Karate, Kickboxing, Wrestling, BJJ
Fighting out ofSpartanburg, South Carolina, United States
TeamRevolution MMA
American Top Team[1]
RankBlack belt in Kenpō Karate[3]
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins15
By knockout7
By submission2
By decision6
Losses7
By submission5
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Justin Craig Scoggins (born May 2, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist and former full-contact kickboxer currently competing in the Rizin Fighting Federation. A professional mixed martial artist since 2010, Scoggins has previously competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Scoggins began training in karate at the age of three, later transitioning to wrestling and kickboxing.[1] Aspiring to compete for the UFC, Scoggins opted to drop out of high school and focus solely on honing his skills.[4] He held an amateur MMA record of 6-0-1 before making his professional 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.[5]

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

For his second fight, Scoggins replaced Darrell Montague against Will Campuzano on March 15, 2014, at UFC 171.[8] Scoggins won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

2014

For his third fight with the promotion, Scoggins faced Dustin Ortiz on July 6, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale[10] Scoggins suffered the first loss of his professional MMA career via split decision.[11]

Scoggins next faced John Moraga at UFC Fight Night 50.[12] Scoggins lost the fight via submission in the second round.[13]

2015

Scoggins faced Josh Sampo on May 23, 2015, at UFC 187.[14] Scoggins won the fight via unanimous decision.[15]

Scoggins was expected to face Joby Sanchez on December 11, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale.[16] However, Scoggins pulled out of the fight in the week leading up to the event and was replaced by Geane Herrera.[17]

2016

Scoggins faced Ray Borg on February 6, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 82.[18] Scoggins won the fight via unanimous decision.[19]

Scoggins was expected to face Ben Nguyen on March 20, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 85.[20] 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.[21]

Scoggins was expected to face Ian McCall on July 30, 2016, at UFC 201.[22] 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.[23] As a result, McCall was pulled from the card altogether.[24] Scoggins will now compete at bantamweight full-time.[25]

Scoggins next faced Pedro Munhoz in a bantamweight bout on November 19, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 100.[26] He lost the bout by submission in the second round.[27]

2017

Scoggins faced Ulka Sasaki in a flyweight bout on June 17, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 111.[28] Scoggins lost the fight via rear-naked choke in the second round.[29]

Scoggins was expected to face Tim Elliott on December 16, 2017, at UFC on Fox 26.[30] However on December 3, it was announced that Scoggins was pulled from the fight due to a spinal fracture injury.[31]

2018

Scoggins faced promotional newcomer Said Nurmagomedov on July 14, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 133.[32] He lost the fight via controversial split decision.[33] All 17 media outlets scored the fight for Scoggins.[34]

On November 9, 2018, it was reported that Scoggins was released from the UFC.[35]

Rizin FF

Scoggins faced Yuki Motoya in a 132lbs catchweight bout at Rizin 14 on December 31, 2018.[36] He lost the bout via submission in the first round.

Scoggins was called on short notice to replace injured Ulka Sasaki, and was expected to face Kai Asakura at Rizin 15.[37] Eventually Scoggins suffered a knee injury which led the bout scrapped from the fight card.[38]

Scoggins stepped in on short notice to replace Erson Yamamoto against Kazuma Sone at Rizin 18 on August 18, 2019.[39] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[40]

Post Rizin

Scoggins was expected to face Keith Richardson at XMMA2 on July 30, 2021.[41] The bout was scrapped when Richardson pulled out due to unknown reasons.

Scoggins made his first appearance after a 2+1⁄2-year break at iKON FC 2 on March 18, 2022, against Eduardo Diez. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[42]

After winning a bout in late 2022 in the Arubian regional scene, Scoggins returned to XMMA on May 3, 2023 at XMMA 6, facing Josh Smith and submitting him in the first round via rear-naked choke.[43]

Return to Rizin

Scoggins was scheduled to face Mehman Mamedov on November 4, 2023 at Rizin Landmark 7, but was pulled from the fight for medical reasons.[44]

Personal life

Justin was married to Hannah Scoggins, who also is a mixed martial artist.[45]

Championships and achievements

Kickboxing

Mixed martial arts

  • Warfare Fighting Championships
    • Warfare FC Flyweight Championship (One time)
    • Two successful title defenses

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
22 matches 15 wins 7 losses
By knockout 7 0
By submission 2 5
By decision 6 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 15–7 Victor Dias Submission (rear-naked choke) Mecca 22 June 29, 2024 1 3:22 Shakopee, Minnesota, United States Return to Flyweight.
Win 15–6 Josh Smith Submission (rear-naked choke) XMMA 6 May 3, 2023 1 2:21 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States Catchweight (130 lb) bout.
Win 14–6 Jefferson Espinosa TKO (punches) Aruba Fighting Championship 11 November 5, 2022 1 1:06 Oranjestad, Aruba
Win 13–6 Eduardo Diez Decision (unanimous) iKON FC 2 March 18, 2022 3 5:00 Miami, Florida, United States Featherweight bout.
Win 12–6 Kazuma Sone Decision (unanimous) Rizin 18 August 18, 2019 3 5:00 Nagoya, Japan Bantamweight debut.
Loss 11–6 Yuki Motoya Submission (leg scissor choke) Rizin 14 December 31, 2018 1 3:27 Saitama, Japan Catchweight (132 lb) bout.
Loss 11–5 Said Nurmagomedov Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov July 14, 2018 3 5:00 Boise, Idaho, United States
Loss 11–4 Ulka Sasaki Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia June 17, 2017 2 3:19 Kallang, Singapore Return to Flyweight.
Loss 11–3 Pedro Munhoz Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2 November 19, 2016 2 1:55 São Paulo, Brazil Bantamweight debut.
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 TKO (punches) Warfare 9: Apocalypse June 21, 2013 2 0:18 North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States Defended the Warfare FC Flyweight Championship.
Win 6–0 Chris Cain TKO (punches) Warfare 8: Armageddon March 8, 2013 1 3:57 North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States Defended the Warfare FC Flyweight Championship.
Win 5–0 Jacob Hebeisen TKO (hook kick and punches) Warfare 7: Invasion December 7, 2012 5 3:45 North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States Won the vacant Warfare FC Flyweight Championship.
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 (armbar) 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

Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown
1 match 0 wins 1 loss
By decision 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0–1 Keith Richardson Decision (unanimous) BKFC 35 January 27, 2023 5 2:00 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States

See also

References

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