Scott Jorgensen

Scott Roger Jorgensen (born September 17, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, Jorgensen has also formerly competed for the UFC, WEC, and ShoXC.

Background

Born in Utah and raised in Alaska and Idaho, Jorgensen began wrestling at the age of five, going on to become a two-time state champion as well as a two-time state runner-up in high school. Jorgensen continued wrestling on a scholarship to Boise State University where he was a three-time Pac-10 Champion and finished in the top 12 at the NCAA National Tournament three years in a row.

Jorgensen has been diagnosed with vitiligo. According to Jorgensen from an interview with MMARecap.com, "Its just a pigmentation disorder that basically my immune system fights off pigment cells and loses its color." In another interview, he talks about when he first noticed it happening. "It started in ninth grade. I noticed a small spot on my wrist and I didn't think much of it. My mom offered to take me to a doctor but I didn't want to go. It kind of bothered me because I didn't know how to explain it to people ... and some people were ignorant. So I just involved myself with what I do best, which is wrestling, and I've always had lots of friends. It got to the point where I decided you'll either accept me or you won't and if it's because of my skin then you've got bigger issues than I do. I just don't care, it doesn't bother me. It's something that makes me who I am. It is me and it's never hindered me in any way. It's funny to see people talk about it."