Conor McGregor Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. What is Conor McGregor’s official professional MMA record as of mid-2026?
A. 21-6-0
B. 22-7-0
C. 25-5-0
D. 20-8-0
Answer: B. 22-7-0
Q2. Conor McGregor holds a black belt in which martial art, awarded in 2023 by coach John Kavanagh?
A. Judo
B. Wrestling
C. Sambo
D. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Answer: D. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Q3. What is McGregor’s takedown average per 15 minutes according to UFC stats?
A. 1.5
B. 0.66
C. 2.1
D. 0.3
Answer: B. 0.66
Q4. Against which wrestler did McGregor defend multiple takedowns before securing a quick knockout at UFC 194?
A. Chad Mendes
B. Eddie Alvarez
C. Jose Aldo
D. Nate Diaz
Answer: C. Jose Aldo
Q5. McGregor’s only professional submission victory came via what technique in Cage Warriors?
A. Armbar
B. Triangle Choke
C. Rear Naked Choke
D. Kimura
Answer: C. Rear Naked Choke
Q6. What was McGregor’s takedown defense percentage in his UFC career statistics?
A. 55%
B. 66%
C. 72%
D. 48%
Answer: B. 66%
Q7. Which opponent submitted McGregor with a rear-naked choke in the fourth round at UFC 229?
A. Dustin Poirier
B. Nate Diaz
C. Khabib Nurmagomedov
D. Max Holloway
Answer: C. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Q8. McGregor won the UFC Featherweight Championship by knocking out José Aldo in how many seconds?
A. 13
B. 18
C. 25
D. 47
Answer: A. 13
Q9. In his amateur or early pro grappling, McGregor trained extensively at which Irish gym known for MMA and BJJ?
A. Tristar Gym
B. SBG Ireland
C. American Top Team
D. Roufusport
Answer: B. SBG Ireland
Q10. Which fighter beat McGregor by submission in their first meeting at UFC 196?
A. Khabib Nurmagomedov
B. Donald Cerrone
C. Nate Diaz
D. Eddie Alvarez
Answer: C. Nate Diaz
Q11. McGregor’s favorite grappling technique, as stated in UFC profiles, is which submission?
A. Arm Triangle
B. Rear Naked Choke
C. Guillotine
D. Heel Hook
Answer: B. Rear Naked Choke
Q12. Against which wrestler did McGregor win the Interim Featherweight title at UFC 189?
A. Chad Mendes
B. Frankie Edgar
C. Ricardo Lamas
D. Max Holloway
Answer: A. Chad Mendes
Q13. What is McGregor’s stance that influences his wrestling entries and defense?
A. Orthodox
B. Southpaw
C. Switch
D. Crouch
Answer: B. Southpaw
Q14. In which year was McGregor promoted to BJJ black belt after over a decade of training?
A. 2020
B. 2018
C. 2023
D. 2021
Answer: C. 2023
Q15. McGregor’s loss to Dustin Poirier in their trilogy involved what method in the later fights?
A. Decision
B. TKO/Knee injury or strikes
C. Submission
D. Doctor stoppage
Answer: B. TKO/Knee injury or strikes
Q16. McGregor became the first fighter to hold UFC titles in two weight classes simultaneously. Which divisions?
A. Featherweight and Welterweight
B. Featherweight and Lightweight
C. Lightweight and Middleweight
D. Bantamweight and Featherweight
Answer: B. Featherweight and Lightweight
Q17. In his fight against Chad Mendes, McGregor stuffed several takedown attempts before finishing how?
A. Submission
B. KO in Round 2
C. Decision
D. TKO in later rounds
Answer: D. TKO in later rounds
Q18. What is McGregor’s reach that aids in keeping wrestlers at distance?
A. 70 inches
B. 74 inches
C. 78 inches
D. 68 inches
Answer: B. 74 inches
Q19. McGregor has a background primarily in striking but supplemented it with training in which grappling art early on?
A. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
B. Muay Thai only
C. Pure wrestling
D. Karate
Answer: A. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Q20. Which 2026 fight saw McGregor lose via TKO due to knee injury against Max Holloway?
A. UFC 300
B. UFC 246
C. UFC 329
D. UFC 257
Answer: C. UFC 329
Q21. What nickname is associated with McGregor’s flamboyant persona and fighting style including occasional ground transitions?
A. The Eagle
B. The Notorious
C. The Diamond
D. The Predator
Answer: B. The Notorious
Q22. McGregor’s UFC debut involved a win over whom, showcasing early striking with grappling awareness?
A. Marcus Brimage
B. Max Holloway
C. Diego Brandao
D. Cole Miller
Answer: A. Marcus Brimage
Q23. McGregor defeated Eddie Alvarez for the Lightweight title primarily with striking, but demonstrated solid what in scrambles?
A. Takedown defense and clinch work
B. Guard passing
C. Leg locks
D. Back takes
Answer: A. Takedown defense and clinch work
Q24. In preparation for high-level wrestlers, McGregor has emphasized training which fundamental wrestling skill?
A. Ankle picks only
B. Fireman’s carry
C. Sprawl and counter
D. Collar ties exclusively
Answer: C. Sprawl and counter
Q25. What early career submission loss taught McGregor valuable lessons in grappling defense?
A. Vs. Chad Mendes
B. Vs. Joe Duffy
C. Vs. Nate Diaz I
D. Vs. Donald Cerrone
Answer: B. Vs. Joe Duffy