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Mixed Martial Arts Trivia Quiz

A pick and mix of questions concerning one of the planets fastest growing sports, Mixed Martial Arts.

A multiple-choice quiz by TheProphet91. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
TheProphet91

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
329,030

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
317

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Question 1 of 10

1. Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua was arguably the best light-heavyweight fighter in the world during his time in the Pride FC and won the UFC title at UFC 113 against fellow Brazilian Lyoto Machida.

What was his profession before he turned his attention to professional fighting? Hint

Model

Police Officer

Special Forces Soldier

Track Athlete

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these fighters does NOT fight with the nickname 'Pitbull' Hint

Thiago Alves

Chris Myra

Ross Pearson

Andrei Arlovski

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these unique names is the fake one? Hint

Ron 'H20' Waterman

Vladimir 'The Caretaker' Matyushenko

Lyle 'Fancy Pants' Beerbohm

Frank 'Twinkle Toes' Trigg

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these Easten European MMA fighters, has served as a member of parliament in his homeland. Hint

Andrei Arlovski (Belarus)

Fedor Emilianenko (Russian Federation)

Mirko Filipovic (Croatia)

Denis Stojnic (Bosnian & Herzegovina)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who won the first UFC event held in Denver, Colorado in 1993? Hint

Ken Shamrock

Randy Couture

Renzo Gracie

Royce Gracie

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Question 6 of 10

6. Chuck Liddell is famed for his delivery of which punch? Hint

Overhand Right

Right Uppercut

Left Hook

Superman Punch

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Question 7 of 10

7. Dan Henderson left the UFC to fight for which organisation? Hint

Strikeforce

EliteXC

Cage Rage

WEC

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Korean Zombie, Jung Chan-Sung made his WEC debut in one of the best MMA bouts ever seen against Leonard Garcia. What was the result of that bout? Hint

Split decision victory to Jung

Unanimous decision victory to Garcia

KO victory to Jung

Split decision victory to Garcia

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bad Boy is now one of the most popular clothing brands in MMA.
What sport was it initially associated with? Hint

Muay Thai

BMX

Surfing

Boxing

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Question 10 of 10

10. Dustin Hazelett is best known for his flamboyant use of which fighting discipline? Hint

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Krav Maga

Tae Kwon Do

Kalarippayattu

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua was arguably the best light-heavyweight fighter in the world during his time in the Pride FC and won the UFC title at UFC 113 against fellow Brazilian Lyoto Machida. What was his profession before he turned his attention to professional fighting?

Answer: Model

When speaking for the UFC Undisputed 2010 video game, Shogun revealed that he was a professional model before he turned to fighting for a living. His mother was a track athlete and fellow Brazilian MMA fighter, Paulo Tiago, served as a special paramilitary policeman in Sao Paulo.

2. Which of these fighters does NOT fight with the nickname 'Pitbull'

Answer: Ross Pearson

The British winner of TUF, Ross Pearson, fights with the nickname 'The Real Deal'. All the others use the extremely unoriginal moniker, Pitbull.

3. Which of these unique names is the fake one?

Answer: Vladimir 'The Caretaker' Matyushenko

Believe it or not, Fancy Pants is Beerbohm's real nickname. It is derived from his brightly coloured fight shorts, which are hand sewn by his mother. Belarussian Matyushenko's nickname is 'The Janitor'.

4. Which of these Easten European MMA fighters, has served as a member of parliament in his homeland.

Answer: Mirko Filipovic (Croatia)

Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipovic has served in the Croatian Parliament as well as serving his country in the Croatian Police Force's Anti Terrorist Task Force.

5. Who won the first UFC event held in Denver, Colorado in 1993?

Answer: Royce Gracie

Royce Gracie defeated Dutchman Gerard Gordeau by rear naked choke to become the first Ultimate Fighting Champion.

6. Chuck Liddell is famed for his delivery of which punch?

Answer: Overhand Right

Chuck has used his overhand right to good effect in many of fights, including against Rashad Evans, and it is now one of his signature weapons.

7. Dan Henderson left the UFC to fight for which organisation?

Answer: Strikeforce

Dan Henderson followed in the footsteps of fellow former UFC Champion Andrei Arlovski.

8. The Korean Zombie, Jung Chan-Sung made his WEC debut in one of the best MMA bouts ever seen against Leonard Garcia. What was the result of that bout?

Answer: Split decision victory to Garcia

Despite losing the bout, the Korean Zombie's performance against Garcia has won over many fans world wide, as seen by UFC president Dana White wearing a Korean Zombie T-Shirt at a UFC Pay-Per-View weigh in.

9. Bad Boy is now one of the most popular clothing brands in MMA. What sport was it initially associated with?

Answer: Surfing

Bad Boy began life providing apparel for primarily surfers, but also skater and motocross riders. After they sponsored Rickson Gracie in the nineties, there reputation as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA brand grew.

10. Dustin Hazelett is best known for his flamboyant use of which fighting discipline?

Answer: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Hazelett, BJJ black belt under Jorge Gurgel, has used the Brazilian submission grappling system to great effect to win fights including victory by Anaconda Choke against Stevie Lynch, a submission by Kimura against Peruvian Tony DeSouza and a Reverse Armbar victory against Tamdan McRory.

Source: Author TheProphet91

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