UFC Trivia Questions and Answers
Looking for UFC trivia questions and answers for fight night? This page has 32 UFC trivia questions in four rounds, built for watch parties, bar nights and friends who argue about who would win. You do not need to follow every card to play.
Each round has eight questions that climb from easy to hard, and about half are multiple choice, so casual guests still score. The early UFC trivia covers the cage and the rules, while the later questions reward die-hards. Every answer comes with a fun fact and a source.
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Octagon Basics
1.How many sides does the UFC's famous cage have?
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Answer: 8
The cage is enclosed by chain-link fencing, and its design is credited to Jason Cusson.
2.In which US state was the very first UFC event held, in November 1993?
- ANevada
- BCalifornia
- CNew York
- DColorado
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Answer: Colorado
UFC 1 took place at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver and had no weight classes and no judges, so fights ended only by knockout, tapout or a corner throwing in the towel.
3.Under the Unified Rules of MMA, how many minutes long is one round?
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Answer: 5
Fighters get a one-minute rest between rounds, and three judges score every round from cageside.
4.How many rounds is a standard, non-title UFC bout scheduled for?
- ATwo
- BThree
- CFour
- DFive
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5.Under the Unified Rules, how many points does a judge normally give to the winner of a round?
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Answer: 10
The loser of a typical round gets nine, and a judge may score a round 10-8 when one fighter is clearly dominant.
6.The first UFC event in 1993 was a one-night bracket that began with quarter-finals. How many fighters were in that bracket?
- AFour
- BEight
- CTwelve
- DSixteen
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Answer: Eight
Gloves were optional at that first event, and Art Jimmerson famously fought with just one boxing glove.
7.In 2001 the Fertitta brothers bought the UFC through a newly created company. What was that company called?
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Answer: Zuffa
They bought the promotion in January 2001 for $2 million, with Dana White as their business partner.
8.How much prize money did the winner of the eight-man UFC 1 tournament take home?
- A$5,000
- B$10,000
- C$25,000
- D$50,000
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Answer: $50,000
Winning took three victories on the same night: a quarter-final, a semi-final and the final.
Weight Classes and Moves
9.What is the upper weight limit, in pounds, of the heavyweight division under the Unified Rules?
- A185 lb
- B205 lb
- C265 lb
- D300 lb
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Answer: 265 lb
The Unified Rules list a separate super heavyweight class above that, with no upper limit.
10.In fight results, what do the letters TKO stand for?
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Answer: Technical knockout
In MMA a referee can call a TKO when a fighter cannot intelligently defend themselves while being repeatedly struck.
11.Which division has a 155-pound limit?
- ALightweight
- BFeatherweight
- CWelterweight
- DBantamweight
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12.What two-word phrase describes a fighter surrendering by slapping the mat or their opponent with a hand or foot?
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13.Under the Unified Rules, what name is given to the 115-pound class, the lightest of the standard divisions?
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Answer: Strawweight
Next up the scale are flyweight at 125 pounds and bantamweight at 135 pounds.
14.In the name "rear-naked choke", what does "naked" refer to?
- AFighters are barefoot
- BGloves must be removed
- CThe referee is not present
- DNo uniform (gi) is needed
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Answer: No uniform (gi) is needed
The same hold is called mata leao in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which is Portuguese for "lion killer".
15.This armlock, technically called gyaku-ude-garami, is named after the Japanese judo star who beat Helio Gracie in 1951. What is it called?
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Answer: Kimura
In that match Gracie refused to tap, and his corner threw in the towel after the arm had been cranked hard.
16.What three-word tactic describes taking an opponent down and then striking them from the top?
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Answer: Ground and pound
Wrestler Mark Coleman is quoted at UFC 14 saying "Ground him and pound him", possibly the first televised use of the phrase.
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Fighters Who Made History
17.Before her UFC career, Ronda Rousey won an Olympic bronze medal in 2008. In which sport?
- AWrestling
- BBoxing
- CJudo
- DTaekwondo
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Answer: Judo
She was the first American woman to win an Olympic judo medal, and in 2018 became the first woman inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
18.Georges St-Pierre, nicknamed "Rush", is from which country?
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Answer: Canada
He won titles at welterweight and, at UFC 217 in November 2017, added the middleweight belt by submitting Michael Bisping.
19.Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer shouts a short two-word catchphrase before a main event. What is it?
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Answer: It's time
Bruce is the half-brother of Michael Buffer, the boxing and wrestling announcer, and first worked a UFC show in 1996.
20.Which nickname belongs to Chuck Liddell, who won the light heavyweight title with a first-round knockout at UFC 52 in April 2005?
- AThe Iceman
- BThe Reaper
- CThe Viking
- DThe Wolf
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21.Which Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter, giving up size to many rivals, won three of the first four UFC tournaments?
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Answer: Royce Gracie
He is the son of Helio Gracie and pulled out of UFC 3 after his first bout there.
22.Which fighter, aged 23, beat Mauricio Rua at UFC 128 in March 2011 to become the youngest champion in UFC history?
- ARashad Evans
- BJon Jones
- CLyoto Machida
- DDaniel Cormier
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23.Which Brazilian, nicknamed "The Spider", knocked out Rich Franklin with a knee at UFC 64 in October 2006 to win the middleweight title?
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Answer: Anderson Silva
He went on to make ten straight title defenses, the most in UFC middleweight history.
24.Which former Army sergeant and Greco-Roman wrestling alternate, nicknamed "The Natural", won the heavyweight title at age 43 at UFC 68 in March 2007?
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Famous Fights and Firsts
25.Over his whole career, how many professional MMA fights did Khabib Nurmagomedov lose?
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Answer: 0
He announced his retirement inside the cage in Abu Dhabi on October 24, 2020, right after his final win.
26.At UFC 193 in Melbourne in November 2015, Holly Holm ended the champion's run with a knockout. Which strike started the finish?
- ASpinning back fist
- BHead kick
- CLeg sweep
- DSuperman punch
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Answer: Head kick
The finish came in round two at 0:59 and was the first loss of Ronda Rousey's career.
27.The first women's fight in UFC history, at UFC 157 in February 2013, ended in round one with which submission hold?
- ARear-naked choke
- BHeel hook
- CArmbar
- DGuillotine
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Answer: Armbar
Rousey beat Liz Carmouche at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, with the finish coming at 4:49.
28.In April 2005, Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar's three-round battle, later credited with boosting the UFC's popularity, closed the first season of which reality series?
- AThe Ultimate Fighter
- BCage Contenders
- COctagon Rookies
- DFight Camp Live
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Answer: The Ultimate Fighter
Griffin won a unanimous decision in a fight staged in Las Vegas and aired live on Spike TV.
29.In November 2016 Conor McGregor became the first UFC fighter to hold titles in two divisions at once. Which famous New York City arena hosted that card, UFC 205?
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Answer: Madison Square Garden
He won the lightweight belt by TKO over Eddie Alvarez in round two, while already holding the featherweight title.
30.Justin Gaethje's fight at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi in October 2020 ended in round two by which submission?
- AArmbar
- BRear-naked choke
- CTriangle choke
- DAnkle lock
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Answer: Triangle choke
The finish came at 1:34 of round two with the lightweight title on the line.
31.Which fighter stunned welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre with a first-round TKO at UFC 69 in April 2007?
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Answer: Matt Serra
St-Pierre entered the fight as a heavy favorite, and the upset in Houston is still called one of the biggest in MMA history.
32.A crowd of 56,214, the largest in UFC history at the time, watched UFC 193 in November 2015 at a stadium in which country?
- ACanada
- BBrazil
- CEngland
- DAustralia
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Answer: Australia
The gate was about $6.8 million, and the attendance record stood until UFC 243.
How to host a UFC trivia night
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UFC trivia for casual fans, die-hards and watch parties
Casual fans
Casual fans do best with the first two rounds. Use the multiple choice UFC trivia questions, keep teams to three or four people, and skip the hardest question in each round. This UFC trivia set suits a mixed group of ten to twenty.
Die-hard fans
Die-hards will want all four rounds. Read the UFC trivia out loud without the answer choices, cap teams at two people, and finish with Famous Fights and Firsts. It is the best round for settling old arguments about fight history.
Watch parties
At a watch party, play one round before the prelims and one between fights. Short UFC trivia breaks keep a big room busy, and guests answer on their phones while the TV shows the questions. Eight questions is a comfortable break.
UFC trivia team names
Every UFC trivia night needs a team name that sets the mood. Pick one below, mix two together, or use them as a starting point for your own. All of these are original, clean and safe to read out loud.
- Ground and Pound Cake
- Submission Impossible
- Clinch Please
- Takedown Tacos
- Knockout Noodles
- Guard Pull Party
- Cauliflower Ear Muffs
- Round Three Regrets
- The Sprawl Brawl Crew
- Eight Sides of Trivia
- Jab Cross Snack
- Tapped Out Trivia Club
- Fight Night Snack Attack
- Judges Scored It Ten Nine
- Rear Naked Quizzers
Frequently asked questions
What are good UFC trivia questions and answers for beginners?
Start with Octagon Basics, the first round on this page. It covers the cage, round length and scoring, and about half of the UFC trivia questions are multiple choice, so new fans can make a sensible guess and still learn something.
Where can I find hard UFC trivia?
Play the last questions in each round, which are the hardest UFC trivia here. To make them harder, read them out loud without showing the answer choices. Teams then have to remember the answer instead of guessing.
Can I play UFC trivia online with friends?
Yes. Host the UFC trivia live and share the room link, and friends can join from their own phones wherever they are. Players do not need an app or an account, so a group chat is enough to get everyone in.
Is there a free UFC trivia game?
Yes. Reading the UFC trivia on this page is free, and hosting it live is free for up to 5 teams. If you run a bigger event, Pro rooms hold up to 300 teams, so one quiz can cover a large crowd.
How many questions should a UFC trivia night have?
Plan for 24 to 32 questions for one evening. This UFC trivia set has 32 in four rounds, and you can drop a round in the editor if the main card starts soon or the group is small.
How long does a UFC trivia game take?
Allow 30 to 45 minutes for all 32 questions with a lively group. Hosting UFC trivia live moves faster than reading aloud, because scoring is automatic. If you are short on time, play two or three rounds instead.
Can I print these UFC trivia questions?
You can print this page from your browser to use the UFC trivia at a table. Open the Show answer boxes first if you want the answers on paper. For a live game with scoring, use the host button instead.
What are some funny UFC trivia team names?
Try Ground and Pound Cake, Submission Impossible or Takedown Tacos from the list above. Funny, clean UFC trivia team names keep the night friendly, and it is best to avoid real fighter names so nobody feels targeted.
Is UFC trivia suitable for kids?
The questions cover rules, history and famous nights and stay clean, but the sport is combat, so check with parents first. For younger players, stick to the easy multiple choice UFC trivia questions in the first round.
How do I run UFC trivia at a bar or watch party?
Put the room on the big screen and let guests scan the QR code. Run one round between fights. The UFC trivia scores itself and shows a leaderboard after each question, so you can host without a scorekeeper.
What is the best order of rounds for UFC trivia?
Keep the order on this page: Octagon Basics, Weight Classes and Moves, Fighters Who Made History, then Famous Fights and Firsts. The UFC trivia gets harder as it goes, which keeps casual fans in the game early.
Are the UFC trivia answers checked?
Yes. Every UFC trivia answer links to a source we checked and comes with a short fun fact. If you think an answer looks off, open the source link from that question and compare it before you settle a bet.
TriviaBeam is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the organizations, teams, studios or brands these questions mention. Names are used only to describe the subject of each question. Every answer links to the source we checked.
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