Justin Scoggins replaces Darrell Montague at UFC 171 in Dallas
Undefeated Justin Scoggins (8-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has replaced injured flyweight Darrell Montague (13-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at March’s UFC 171 event.
Scoggins now will fight Montague’s originally scheduled opponent, Will Campuzano (13-5 MMA, 0-3 UFC), at the event, the UFC today announced.
UFC 171 takes place March 15 at Dallas’ American Airlines Center. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.
It’s not clear where Scoggins vs. Campuzano will be placed on the lineup.
Scoggins, a 21-year-old knockout artist, made his UFC debut in December and scored a first-round TKO victory over Richie Vaculik. It marked the American Top Team member’s seventh stoppage (and sixth knockout) in eight career wins.
Campuzano, a former UFC and WEC bantamweight, recently fought his way back into the organization after dropping to flyweight and winning five straight fights on the regional circuit. However, in a late-notice bout with Sergio Pettis, the 27-year-old suffered a unanimous-decision loss at UFC 167. He’s now winless in three UFC fights.
The latest UFC 171 card now includes:
Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler - for vacant welterweight title
Carlos Condit vs. Tyron Woodley
Myles Jury vs. Diego Sanchez
Hector Lombard vs. Jake Shields
Ovince St. Preux vs. Thiago Silva
Kelvin Gastelum vs. Rick Story
Jessica Andrade vs. Julianna Pena
Dennis Bermudez vs. Jimy Hettes
Alex Garcia vs. Sean Spencer
Will Campuzano vs. Justin Scoggins
Renee Forte vs. Frank Trevino
Robert McDaniel vs. Tor Troeng
Daniel Pineda vs. Robert Whiteford
