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Table of Contents
- 1. Who is considered the father of modern Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)?
- 2. In which year was the first UFC event held?
- 3. What does the term ‘Takedown’ mean in MMA?
- 4. Who holds the record for the most UFC title defenses?
- 5. Which fighter is known as ‘The Notorious’?
- 6. What is the minimum number of rounds in a UFC fight?
- 7. Which MMA championship is known as ‘The Ultimate Fighter’?
- 8. Who was the first-ever female UFC champion?
- 9. Which of these fighters is known for utilizing the ‘Stockton Slap’?
- 10. Where is the UFC Performance Institute located?
- 11. Who holds the record for the fastest knockout in UFC history?
- 12. Which UFC fighter had an undefeated record of 29-0 upon retirement?
- 13. What does the acronym ‘MMA’ stand for?
- 14. In which martial art did Bruce Lee specialize before developing Jeet Kune Do?
- 15. Which of these fighters did NOT compete in the Pride Fighting Championships?
- 16. What is the primary goal of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in MMA?
- 17. Which of these fighters is known as ‘The Last Stylebender’?
- 18. Which weight class is NOT included in the UFC?
- 19. Who was the first fighter to hold two UFC titles simultaneously?
- 20. Which MMA discipline is known for its leg kicks and knee strikes?
- 21. Who defeated Ronda Rousey in her first career loss?
- 22. Which UFC fighter is known as ‘The Spider’?
- 23. What type of gloves do MMA fighters wear during a fight?
- 24. Which former Olympic wrestler went on to become an MMA legend and UFC Hall of Famer?
- 25. What does the term ‘Ground and Pound’ mean in MMA?
- 26. Which martial art is known as the “Gentle Art”?
- 27. Who is the youngest fighter to ever win a UFC title?
- 28. Which MMA fighter has a signature move called the ‘Showtime Kick’?
- 29. In which weight class does the UFC fighter Rose Namajunas compete?
- 30. What is the most prestigious MMA event in Japan?
- 31. Who is known as the first UFC heavyweight champion?
- 32. What is the technique of applying pressure to an opponent’s neck or arteries to cause them to submit or lose consciousness?
- 33. Which MMA fighter was nicknamed ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’?
1. Who is considered the father of modern Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)?
- A) Bruce Lee
- B) Royce Gracie
- C) Chuck Liddell
2. In which year was the first UFC event held?
- A) 1985
- B) 1990
- C) 1993
3. What does the term ‘Takedown’ mean in MMA?
- A) A submission hold
- B) Throwing an opponent to the ground
- C) Knocking out an opponent
4. Who holds the record for the most UFC title defenses?
- A) Anderson Silva
- B) Jon Jones
- C) Demetrious Johnson
5. Which fighter is known as ‘The Notorious’?
- A) Conor McGregor
- B) Nate Diaz
- C) Khabib Nurmagomedov
6. What is the minimum number of rounds in a UFC fight?
- A) 1
- B) 3
- C) 5
7. Which MMA championship is known as ‘The Ultimate Fighter’?
- A) UFC
- B) Bellator
- C) ONE Championship
8. Who was the first-ever female UFC champion?
- A) Ronda Rousey
- B) Cris Cyborg
- C) Holly Holm
9. Which of these fighters is known for utilizing the ‘Stockton Slap’?
- A) Nick Diaz
- B) Nate Diaz
- C) Chael Sonnen
10. Where is the UFC Performance Institute located?
- A) Los Angeles, California
- B) Las Vegas, Nevada
- C) New York City, New York
11. Who holds the record for the fastest knockout in UFC history?
- A) Conor McGregor
- B) Jorge Masvidal
- C) Ronda Rousey
12. Which UFC fighter had an undefeated record of 29-0 upon retirement?
- A) Khabib Nurmagomedov
- B) George St-Pierre
- C) Jon Jones
13. What does the acronym ‘MMA’ stand for?
- A) Maximum Martial Arts
- B) Mixed Martial Arts
- C) Masterful Martial Arts
14. In which martial art did Bruce Lee specialize before developing Jeet Kune Do?
- A) Wing Chun
- B) Muay Thai
- C) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
15. Which of these fighters did NOT compete in the Pride Fighting Championships?
- A) Fedor Emelianenko
- B) Mirko Cro Cop
- C) Daniel Cormier
16. What is the primary goal of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in MMA?
- A) Striking
- B) Takedowns
- C) Submissions
17. Which of these fighters is known as ‘The Last Stylebender’?
- A) Israel Adesanya
- B) Max Holloway
- C) Tony Ferguson
18. Which weight class is NOT included in the UFC?
- A) Super Heavyweight
- B) Featherweight
- C) Bantamweight
19. Who was the first fighter to hold two UFC titles simultaneously?
- A) Conor McGregor
- B) Daniel Cormier
- C) Amanda Nunes
20. Which MMA discipline is known for its leg kicks and knee strikes?
- A) Muay Thai
- B) Boxing
- C) Taekwondo
21. Who defeated Ronda Rousey in her first career loss?
- A) Holly Holm
- B) Miesha Tate
- C) Cris Cyborg
22. Which UFC fighter is known as ‘The Spider’?
- A) Anderson Silva
- B) Georges St-Pierre
- C) Demetrious Johnson
23. What type of gloves do MMA fighters wear during a fight?
- A) Open Finger Gloves
- B) Boxing Gloves
- C) No Gloves
24. Which former Olympic wrestler went on to become an MMA legend and UFC Hall of Famer?
- A) Randy Couture
- B) Mark Coleman
- C) Dan Henderson
25. What does the term ‘Ground and Pound’ mean in MMA?
- A) Striking an opponent while on the ground
- B) A type of submission hold
- C) A wrestling move
26. Which martial art is known as the “Gentle Art”?
- A) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- B) Judo
- C) Aikido
27. Who is the youngest fighter to ever win a UFC title?
- A) Jon Jones
- B) Vitor Belfort
- C) Conor McGregor
28. Which MMA fighter has a signature move called the ‘Showtime Kick’?
- A) Anderson Silva
- B) Anthony Pettis
- C) Conor McGregor
29. In which weight class does the UFC fighter Rose Namajunas compete?
- A) Strawweight
- B) Flyweight
- C) Bantamweight
30. What is the most prestigious MMA event in Japan?
- A) RIZIN
- B) Deep
- C) Pancrase
31. Who is known as the first UFC heavyweight champion?
- A) Randy Couture
- B) Mark Coleman
- C) Bas Rutten
32. What is the technique of applying pressure to an opponent’s neck or arteries to cause them to submit or lose consciousness?
- A) Armbar
- B) Chokehold
- C) Kimura
33. Which MMA fighter was nicknamed ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’?
- A) Tito Ortiz
- B) Ken Shamrock
- C) Tank Abbott
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | MMA NoviceArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Striking StudentRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Grappling GuruMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Combat ContenderAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | MMA MasterLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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