MMA Stomping Grounds quiz
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In Pride FC there was a Ukrainian MMA fighter who fought as a heavyweight & middleweight from 1998 to 2005. His last name was Vovchanchyn.
What was his first name?
- Ivan
- Igor
- Sergei
- None of the above
How many times have Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Wanderlei Silva fought in the cage/ring?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- None of the above
Many MMA fans know Fedor Emelianenko as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time. Some fans know of his brother Aleksander Emelianenko as a good fighter as well. But do you know the name of his younger brother, who plans to begin a career in MMA?
- Andrei Emelianenko
- Volk Emelianenko
- Ivan Emelianenko
- None of the above
MMA fighter Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira started training in judo at the age of 4 and boxing at 14. At which games did he win a bronze medal?
- 2004 Olympic Games
- 2007 Pan American Games
- 2003 Pan American Games
- None of the above
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Question #1
Answer: The Ukrainian MMA fighter's first name is "Igor". At 5 feet 8 inches, Vovchanchyn fought much bigger opponents but held his own. He had a 32-fight unbeaten streak and also reached the final of the Pride Grand Prix 2000.
Question #2
Answer: Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Wanderlei Silva have fought a total of three times. Once in the UFC, won by Jackson, and twice in Pride FC, both won by Silva.
Question #3
Answer: Fedor Emelianenko's younger brother name is "Ivan". He had hoped to make his MMA debut this year.
Question #4
Answer: "None of the above" should have been your answer. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira did not compete at the 2007 Pan American Games. His twin brother Antônio Rogério Noguéira did compete, and he won the bronze medal.
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