Justin Scoggins

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.

Early career
Scoggins began training in karate at the age of three, 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 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.

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.

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

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

Rizin FF
Scoggins faced Yuki Motoya in a 132lbs catchweight bout at Rizin 14 on December 31, 2018. 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. Eventually Scoggins suffered a knee injury which led the bout scrapped from the fight card.

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

Post Rizin
Scoggins was expected to face Keith Richardson at XMMA2 on July 30, 2021. 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.

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.

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.

Personal life
Justin was married to Hannah Scoggins, who also is a mixed martial artist.

Kickboxing

 * International Kickboxing Federation
 * 2004 North American Classic Championship Tournament [[Image:Med 1.png]] (80.1-85 lbs.)

Mixed martial arts

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