Justin Scoggins: Outside the Octagon Most of us have gotten to know the fighters we love through the epic fights they put on for us. Time and time again we recall why we love the fighters we do and discover new ones after catching incredible fights we wernt prepared to see. Legends in the sport, as well as the new breed swiftly rising, garner so much attention from the cards we all enjoy. Most fans are pulled into this amazing sport from the action, which one can see is quite the fierce pull. What a lot of fans, old and new, do not get to experience is the person being the guard or gloves. Sure, we get little sound byte interviews and hype promos, but rarely do we get a chance to just chat and laugh with the fighters we have come to love. A few UFC vets have put out books and such, but todays media scrum is mostly filled with conversation geared towards fights that happened or are coming up. I mean, have you not wondered whether or not Chuck Liddell was excited about the release of GTA5? Or if Renan Barao prefers margerine or butter? How about if Anderson Silva owns all of Segals films? These are the underlying questions that add humility and humanity to the wargods we follow. Recently, this writer had the opportunity to interview exciting newcomer to the UFC Justin Tank Scoggins in such a way. Anyone who knows Justin, follows him online, or catches him at shows knows that he is one of the most approachable and good spirited participants in the sport. Hell, the whole family Scoggins simply eminates an aura of friendliness. I originally went into the interview with a mind to dig into his thoughts on chashing his dreams, ufc fights, work out routines, and other fighting-oriented questions. However, the more I came to research the more I realized that the media has been all over the topic, and I was betting Justin had been asked and answered the same 30 questions since being signed last month. I decided instead to interview the man in a way that shows fans the things I know about Justin, his family, and outlook on life. The man he is has as much to do with him taking a huge step in his dream as does his fighting skills. Furthermore, I felt that his kindness and humour would be refreshing in a MMA media landscape filled with the same grey and standard questions. To know the man is to appreciate the man in all his endeavors. So today, I give you a laid back interview with one of the best newcomers to the UFC that promises to connect you with a truly awesome fighter without having to say a single word about actual fighting. Enter the Tank. Eric from Rough Copy: Whats your favourite type of shoes to wear out? Justin Scoggins: Flip flops everywhere all year round. RC: As a kid, what was that movie youd watch 10,000 times? Justin: Harry Potter. All of them. I also read the books a lot. And Star Wars RC: Best movie youve seen this year? Justin: Rise of the Guardians. RC: If we were cruising down the road and I opened your cd case/mp3 player, what would be the top couple of bands/artists Id find? Justin: Odd Future, The Beatles, Eminem, ASAP Rocky RC: How about the first video game you ever beat? Justin: Star Fox on Nintendo 64 RC: Xbox or Playstation? Justin: Xbox RC: Do you play any instruments? If not, what would you love to learn to play? Justin: No I dont. Id like to learn to play guitar RC: Whats the corniest pick up line youve ever heard someone say in person? Justin: Im not sure. I think everyone sounds pretty corny trying to pick someone up haha RC: First time you were embarrassed on a date that you can remember? Justin: I dont get embarrassed easily. Hard to say haha RC: Favourite animal or one you revere? Justin: Sea Turtles, elephants, apes RC: Who would win in a fist fight and why: Robin Williams or Lady Gaga? Justin: Robin Williams. I guess Lady Gaga doesnt seem very confrontational. Idk haha RC: Any cool run ins with ghosts or supernatural things? Justin: Other beings are constantly watching me, but Im cool with it. RC: Ghostbusters or Back to the Future? Justin: Ghostbusters RC: Tell us something awesome about the family Scoggins that we dont know. A tradition or family vacation? Justin: We all are very in the moment people. Not a lot of traditions, just a bunch of fun times. RC: Last question, how freaking rad was it to go on the news in sandals? Comfort is king. Justin: It was cool. I wear sandals everywhere though. If I cant wear sandals Im probably not going there *Justins last response may be the greatest answer to an interview question Ive ever experienced.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:36:38 +0000
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