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Dreams and Dedication: Justin Scoggins talks 'Karate college,' path to the Octagon

UFC flyweight contender Justin Scoggins dedicated his entire life to combat sports and never looked back. He took a major risk by dropping out of high school and choosing to not obtain a college degree, but it paid off.

Justin Scoggins was born to fight. He wasn't fit for a desk job, nor any other career path besides competing inside the Octagon. He dreamed of becoming a fighter -- not just any fighter, but more specifically, a world champion -- ever since he was a teenager.

Even today, it is all about combat sports for Scoggins. He was a high school drop-out and chose against obtaining a college degree.