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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?

  • 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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