UFC Trivia Questions: Fighters, History, and Events

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Which fighter holds the record for the fastest knockout in UFC history, famously landing a flying knee on Ben Askren at UFC 239?
The finale of the first season of 'The Ultimate Fighter,' often credited with launching the UFC into the mainstream, featured a legendary bout between Forrest Griffin and what other light heavyweight?
At UFC 205, who became the first fighter in the promotion's history to hold championship belts in two different weight classes at the same time?
What is the trademarked name for the UFC's eight-sided fighting enclosure?
Which member of a legendary Brazilian jiu-jitsu family won UFC 1, UFC 2, and UFC 4, showcasing the effectiveness of grappling to the world?
Which former Bantamweight champion and Olympic medalist in judo became the first female fighter to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame?
What is the undead-themed nickname of South Korean featherweight fighter Chan Sung Jung, famous for his exciting fighting style?
Often known by his initials GSP, which dominant Canadian welterweight is widely regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters ever?
What is the avian-themed fighting nickname of the undefeated Dagestani grappler, Khabib Nurmagomedov?
In which US city, also the home of UFC headquarters and frequent host of Fight Night events, is the main UFC Performance Institute located?
Famously won by Jorge Masvidal and later Justin Gaethje, the letters 'BMF' in the 'BMF Title' are an acronym for what explicit phrase?
Nicknamed 'Mighty Mouse,' which fighter set the UFC record for most consecutive title defenses with 11 in the Flyweight division?
What nickname, suggesting his calm demeanor before a knockout, was given to legendary UFC Light Heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell?
At just 23 years old, who defeated Maurício 'Shogun' Rua to become the youngest champion in the history of the UFC?
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What is the upper weight limit, in pounds, for the UFC's Featherweight division?
The Diaz brothers, Nick and Nate, are well-known for representing and fighting out of which tough California city, often referenced by its 209 area code?
Which comedian, podcast host, and martial artist has been the primary color commentator for major UFC events for decades?
What was the fighting nickname of UFC legend Randy Couture, who became a champion in both the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions?
Known for its exports of jiu-jitsu and muay thai, which South American nation has produced the most UFC champions after the USA?
Which former UFC Middleweight Champion, known for his elite kickboxing and anime-inspired celebrations, goes by the nickname 'The Last Stylebender'?
In 2011, Chan Sung Jung secured the first-ever win in UFC history using what incredibly rare, spine-torquing submission hold?
What is the feline-themed nickname of Amanda Nunes, the only woman to hold UFC titles in two weight classes at the same time?
The main event of the historic UFC 100 card featured a highly anticipated rematch for the Heavyweight title between Brock Lesnar and which submission specialist?
Which fighter, nicknamed 'Showtime,' landed one of the most iconic moves in MMA history by jumping off the cage wall to deliver a kick to Benson Henderson?
Known as 'The Count,' which British fighter and TUF 3 winner achieved his dream by winning the UFC Middleweight Championship in a major upset at UFC 199?
At UFC 193 in Australia, Holly Holm landed a famous head kick to knock out which previously undefeated and dominant bantamweight champion?
What terrifying nickname, referencing his heritage and fighting style, belongs to former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman?
By defeating Tyron Woodley in 2019, which welterweight became the first-ever UFC champion born in Africa?
What iconic four-word phrase was the signature call of pioneering referee 'Big' John McCarthy to begin a bout?
Hailing from Hawaii, what is the fighting nickname of the record-breaking striker and former UFC Featherweight Champion, Max Holloway?
Before winning the Heavyweight title, in which other weight class did Daniel 'DC' Cormier hold the UFC championship belt?
Known for his hyper-aggressive style and brutal Muay Thai, what menacing nickname was given to Brazilian legend Wanderlei Silva?
Who was the dominant WEC champion from Brazil that was promoted to become the UFC's first-ever Featherweight Champion?
What is the sweet sounding, one-word nickname of the flashy and popular bantamweight striker Sean O'Malley?
At UFC 126, which middleweight champion landed an iconic front kick to the face to knock out challenger Vitor Belfort?
Before convincing the Fertitta brothers to purchase the UFC, what was Dana White's profession?
What is the fearsome nickname of the Cameroonian-French heavyweight Francis Ngannou, who holds the record for the world's hardest punch?
In 1998, the UFC held its first international event. In which South American country was it hosted?
Referencing his hometown, what was the 'Bad Boy' nickname of early UFC star and light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz?
By winning the 20th season of The Ultimate Fighter, who became the UFC's first-ever women's Strawweight champion?
What is the upper weight limit, in pounds, for the UFC's highly competitive Lightweight division?
Which eccentric fighter from the first season of 'The Ultimate Fighter' is the only person to win the show's tournament in two separate weight divisions?
What Hawaiian fighter, known by the nickname 'The Prodigy,' was a dominant UFC champion in both the Lightweight and Welterweight divisions?
What is the full name of the fighter known as 'Rampage', who famously knocked out Chuck Liddell for the Light Heavyweight title?
Unlike his mentor Khabib 'The Eagle' Nurmagomedov, what is the official fighting nickname of dominant lightweight champion Islam Makhachev?
After a victory, Australian fighter Tai Tuivasa is famous for celebrating by doing what?
Known for his incredible striking accuracy and head movement, what is the animal-themed fighting nickname of former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva?
What is the upper weight limit, in pounds, for the UFC's Women's Flyweight division, situated between Strawweight and Bantamweight?
What is the Spanish, feline-themed nickname of the high-flying Mexican featherweight, Yair Rodriguez?
What two-word catchphrase is famously shouted by UFC announcer Bruce Buffer before the main event of a card?
Known by the nickname 'The Notorious,' which Irish fighter is by far the biggest pay-per-view draw in the history of the UFC?
In 2007, the UFC purchased and absorbed which major Japanese MMA organization, famous for its grand events and superstar fighters?
Which undefeated Sambo specialist, known for his relentless grappling and signature papakha hat, retired as the undisputed UFC Lightweight champion?
What is the 'boogeyman'-themed Spanish nickname of the highly unorthodox lightweight fighter, Tony Ferguson?
What nickname, which plays on his first name, belongs to the two-time UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz?
After a long ban on professional MMA was lifted in the state, which major US city hosted the historic UFC 205 event at Madison Square Garden?
In one of the most memorable moments from the very first UFC event, which Dutch fighter kicked a tooth out of sumo wrestler Teila Tuli's mouth?
What one-word nickname, reflecting his aggressive and relentless fighting style, belongs to former UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler?
In one of the most dramatic comebacks in MMA history, which Middleweight champion submitted trash-talking challenger Chael Sonnen with a triangle armbar in the fifth round?
What is the upper weight limit, in pounds, for a fighter to compete in the UFC's Heavyweight division?
What was the signature move of dominant welterweight champion Matt Hughes, who would often pick up his opponents and carry them across the cage before finishing them?
The intense rivalry between UFC pioneers Ken Shamrock and Tito Ortiz served as the coaching matchup for which season of 'The Ultimate Fighter'?
What contradictory, two-word nickname belongs to the heavily tattooed former UFC bantamweight champion, Cody Garbrandt?
Nicknamed 'Do Bronx,' which Brazilian submission artist holds the all-time UFC record for the most victories by submission?
What intimidating nickname did the dominant Polish striker and former strawweight queen, Joanna Jędrzejczyk, go by?
At UFC 162, which undefeated American challenger knocked out Anderson Silva to end his nearly seven-year reign as Middleweight Champion?
What intimidating one-word nickname belongs to the talented and stoic former strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas?
What is the nickname of Sacramento's own Urijah Faber, a pioneer of the lighter weight classes and a UFC Hall of Famer?
Nicknamed 'The Black Beast,' which fan-favorite heavyweight holds the all-time record for the most knockout victories inside the UFC octagon?
What was the signature submission hold that Ronda Rousey used to win the first-ever women's bout in UFC history against Liz Carmouche?
Unlike many of his contemporaries like 'The Count' Bisping or 'The All-American' Weidman, what is the official fighting nickname of former champion Luke Rockhold?
Which pair of famous fighting brothers from Stockton, California are known for their signature open-handed taunt, the 'Stockton Slap'?
In a stunning upset at UFC 199, Michael Bisping knocked out which heavily favored champion to finally capture the middleweight title?
While sometimes referred to as 'The Silencer' or 'Stone Cold' by fans, what is the official fighting nickname of heavyweight great Stipe Miocic?
What is the upper weight limit, in pounds, for the UFC's Bantamweight division, where fighters like Dominick Cruz and Sean O'Malley compete?
What is the name of the fighter nicknamed 'The Eagle,' who dominated the lightweight division with his Sambo wrestling before retiring with a perfect record?
The legendary Nogueira twin brothers, 'Minotauro' and 'Minotouro,' are icons of MMA from which powerhouse South American country?
What is the name of the British fighter known as 'The Count' who won The Ultimate Fighter and later became the UFC Middleweight Champion?
The introduction of women's fighting and many future champions to the UFC came from the 2013 absorption of which rival MMA promotion?
What is the Portuguese nickname of Brazilian welterweight Gilbert Burns, which translates to 'Tiny' or 'Toughie'?
When Dana White and the Fertitta brothers bought the UFC in 2001, which 'Huntington Beach Bad Boy' was the reigning Light Heavyweight champion?
Former Light Heavyweight champion Lyoto 'The Dragon' Machida brought a unique, elusive style to the octagon based heavily on which Japanese martial art?
What is the name of the Louisiana fighter known as 'The Diamond,' famous for his trilogy of fights with Conor McGregor and his charitable work?
Which former featherweight champion, during a masterclass performance against Calvin Kattar, set the unbreakable-looking UFC record for most significant strikes in one fight?
The UFC's major network television debut on Fox featured a heavyweight title bout between champion Cain Velasquez and which Brazilian slugger?
What one-word nickname, reflecting his controversial persona and relentless fighting style, belongs to welterweight contender Colby Covington?
Which charismatic Dutch kickboxer, known as 'El Guapo,' became the UFC's first heavyweight champion from outside the United States?
What sweet-sounding, one-word nickname belongs to former light heavyweight champion and TUF 2 winner Rashad Evans?
After winning two prior fights that night, who did Royce Gracie submit in the final to become the champion of the inaugural UFC 1 tournament?
Who was crowned the UFC's inaugural Women's Flyweight champion after winning the 26th season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show?
What is the sweet, baked-good-themed nickname of former Strikeforce and UFC Bantamweight champion Miesha Tate?
What is the name of the influential Iowa-based gym founded by inaugural UFC Welterweight Champion Pat Miletich, which trained champions like Matt Hughes and Robbie Lawler?
What is the projectile-themed nickname of the dominant, Kyrgyzstani-Peruvian former flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko?
In a highly anticipated grudge match at UFC 79, Georges St-Pierre defeated which fellow welterweight champion and TUF 4 rival coach with a second-round armbar?
What is the upper weight limit, in pounds, for the UFC's Welterweight division?
What grim, death-themed nickname belongs to Robert Whittaker, the former UFC Middleweight champion from Australia?
Which fighter, known for his thrilling brawls and numerous 'Fight of the Night' bonuses, goes by the nickname 'The Highlight'?

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Which fighter holds the record for the fastest knockout in UFC history, famously landing a flying knee on Ben Askren at UFC 239?

The finale of the first season of 'The Ultimate Fighter,' often credited with launching the UFC into the mainstream, featured a legendary bout between Forrest Griffin and what other light heavyweight?

At UFC 205, who became the first fighter in the promotion's history to hold championship belts in two different weight classes at the same time?

What is the trademarked name for the UFC's eight-sided fighting enclosure?

Which member of a legendary Brazilian jiu-jitsu family won UFC 1, UFC 2, and UFC 4, showcasing the effectiveness of grappling to the world?

Which former Bantamweight champion and Olympic medalist in judo became the first female fighter to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame?

What is the undead-themed nickname of South Korean featherweight fighter Chan Sung Jung, famous for his exciting fighting style?

Often known by his initials GSP, which dominant Canadian welterweight is widely regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters ever?

What is the avian-themed fighting nickname of the undefeated Dagestani grappler, Khabib Nurmagomedov?

In which US city, also the home of UFC headquarters and frequent host of Fight Night events, is the main UFC Performance Institute located?

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