The Ultimate Fighting Championship Quiz

Estimated Completion Time
2 min
The Ultimate Fighting Championship Quiz
Image: refer to hsw

About This Quiz

These mixed martial arts fighters pummel each other into submission for fans worldwide. How much do you know about the UFC? Fight through this quiz to find out.
UFC events spotlight which discipline?
mixed martial arts
boxing
karate
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Mixed martial arts" is often abbreviated as MMA.

Advertisement

How many weight divisions are there in the UFC?
seven
10
13
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

There are 10 divisions. The heavyweight division maxes out at 265 pounds (120 kilograms).

Advertisement

Which state was the first to enact specific regulations regarding MMA?
Nevada
New York
California
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Many states eventually followed California's lead.

Advertisement

In which year was the UFC's first event held?
1996
1993
1990
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Its first event was held in 1993. The first events had a looser, less regulated format.

Advertisement

The UFC's headquarters are in which major city?
Chicago
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The company is at ground zero of the gambling world.

Advertisement

Which fighter acquired the nickname "The World's Most Dangerous Man"?
Chuck Liddell
Ken Shamrock
Brock Lesnar
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Shamrock headlined more than 15 main events.

Advertisement

In what year did Canada decriminalize mixed martial arts?
1999
2005
2013
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Canada decriminalized MMA in 2013, and the UFC is now looking to hold more shows there.

Advertisement

Senator John McCain tried to ban UFC, calling it what?
human cockfighting
human torture
human slavery
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

He called it "human cockfighting." More than 30 states wound up banning extreme types of fighting events.

Advertisement

"The Beast Incarnate" is a nickname for which successful fighter?
Rich Franklin
Brock Lesnar
Matt Hughes
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

With his immense torso and iron-rod neck, Lesnar's nickname is appropriate.

Advertisement

What substance did the UFC ban fighters from using in 2014?
testosterone replacement therapy
THC (the active ingredient in cannabis)
human growth hormone
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Testosterone replacement therapy could give some fighters an unfair advantage.

Advertisement

Which city hosted the first UFC event?
Boston
Las Vegas
Denver
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Denver is a hub for plenty of other major sporting events, too.

Advertisement

Who did Georges St-Pierre defeat during the headline fight at UFC 129 in April 2011?
Jake Shields
Jose Aldo
Lyoto Machida
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Shields won in a unanimous decision.

Advertisement

Early UFC events on TV had a disclaimer warning viewers about what?
foul language
overt violence
accidental nudity
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the early days UFC was considered insanely violent.

Advertisement

What was Chuck Liddell's nickname?
Stone Cold
Killer
The Iceman
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

His nickname was "The Iceman," and he was recognizable because of his mohawk and tattoos.

Advertisement

Who is probably the most influential person in the history of MMA?
Jon Jones
Royce Gracie
Jose Aldo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Gracie's success in the early 1990s propelled him to fame.

Advertisement

Anderson Silva was born in which country?
Brazil
Germany
France
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

He was born in Brazil and now lives in Los Angeles.

Advertisement

Which year did the UFC receive its highest ratings on Fox?
2015
2012
2011
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

2011 featured a match where Junior dos Santos beat Cain Velasquez.

Advertisement

What was the purpose of the first UFC events?
to get blood everywhere
to determine which martial art was best in a fight
to show boxing's superiority over karate
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Fighters used their chosen discipline in hopes of advancing.

Advertisement

Anderson Silva holds the record for the longest title streak. How many consecutive wins span that streak?
nine
16
22
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

His streak lasted 2,457 days, and he is still regarded as one of the best fighters in the world.

Advertisement

What is the record for consecutive submission victories?
11
seven
six
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Royce Gracie holds the record of 11 consecutive submission victories.

Advertisement

What nearly killed star Brock Lesnar?
diverticulitis
ulcerative colitis
prostate cancer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

He had surgery to remove parts of his colon as a result of the diverticulitis, or infection of the digestive tract.

Advertisement

The UFC banned which action in the early 1990s?
hair pulling
eye gouging
leg breaking
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In addition to eye gouging, it also banned biting because, you know, it's biting.

Advertisement

What is the upper limit for the weight class in which Ronda Rousey fights?
110 pounds (50 kilograms)
115 pounds
135 pounds
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

She fights in the bantamweight class, which has an upper limit of 135 pounds.

Advertisement

How much did Junior dos Santos win for defeating Cain Velasquez in 2011?
$220,000
$520,000
$1 million
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Half of that $220,000 was the bonus for winning the fight.

Advertisement

Which UFC event was the first to be headlined by two African-American fighters?
UFC 102 in August 2009
UFC 105 in November 2009
UFC 114 in May 2010
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Rashad Evans beat Quinton Jackson in UFC 114.

Advertisement

Which year did Japan host its first UFC event?
1997
2005
2013
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Japan hosted its first UFC event in 1997. The country was one of the UFC's first international destinations.

Advertisement

Which TV network was the first to broadcast a reality show about MMA fighters?
Spike TV
USA Network
TNT
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The show on Spike TV immediately seized an audience and snagged more followers for the UFC.

Advertisement

What is the maximum weight limit for fighters in the middleweight class?
170 pounds (77 kilograms)
185 pounds
195 pounds
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The minimum weight in this class is 170 pounds and the maximum in 185 pounds.

Advertisement

How many people bought the pay-per-view fight between Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell in UFC 52 in April 2005?
150,000
300,000
800,000
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Three hundred thousand people bought that fight on pay-per-view. UFC 52 doubled the previous record for pay-per-view sales.

Advertisement

Which year did the UFC surpass all previous pay-per-view records, including those for championship boxing bouts?
2006
2005
2004
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It surpassed all previous records in 2006. The mid-2000s marked the beginning of the UFC boom.

Advertisement

You Got:
/30
refer to hsw