Matt Hughes Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which year was Matt Hughes born?
A. 1970
B. 1973
C. 1975
D. 1978
Answer: B. 1973
Q2. What was Matt Hughes’ primary background before entering MMA?
A. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
B. Collegiate wrestling
C. Muay Thai
D. Boxing
Answer: B. Collegiate wrestling
Q3. How many times did Matt Hughes win the IHSA Class A state wrestling championship in high school?
A. One
B. Three
C. Two
D. Four
Answer: C. Two
Q4. Matt Hughes went undefeated in his junior and senior years of high school wrestling. What was his record during those two seasons combined?
A. 80-0
B. 88-0
C. 131-2
D. 43-0
Answer: C. 131-2
Q5. Which university did Matt Hughes attend where he earned two NCAA Division I All-American honors?
A. University of Illinois
B. Eastern Illinois University
C. University of Iowa
D. Ohio State University
Answer: B. Eastern Illinois University
Q6. What is Matt Hughes’ professional MMA record?
A. 45-9-0
B. 40-10-0
C. 50-5-0
D. 35-12-0
Answer: A. 45-9-0
Q7. In what year did Matt Hughes make his UFC debut?
A. 1999
B. 2000
C. 2001
D. 2002
Answer: A. 1999
Q8. How did Matt Hughes win his first UFC Welterweight Championship?
A. By decision against Sean Sherk
B. Iconic slam KO against Carlos Newton at UFC 34
C. Submission against Frank Trigg
D. TKO against Hayato Sakurai
Answer: B. Iconic slam KO against Carlos Newton at UFC 34
Q9. How many successful title defenses did Matt Hughes achieve in his first UFC Welterweight Championship reign?
A. Three
B. Seven
C. Five
D. Nine
Answer: C. Five
Q10. Which fighter did Matt Hughes defeat in a rematch at UFC 52 with a dramatic comeback rear-naked choke after being dominated?
A. Carlos Newton
B. Georges St-Pierre
C. B.J. Penn
D. Frank Trigg
Answer: D. Frank Trigg
Q11. Matt Hughes is often referred to as “the Gracie Killer” for his victories over several Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners. Which Gracie family member did he defeat at UFC 112?
A. Renzo Gracie
B. Royce Gracie
C. Roger Gracie
D. Relson Gracie
Answer: A. Renzo Gracie
Q12. Against which opponent did Matt Hughes earn Submission of the Night for a standing rear-naked choke at UFC 45?
A. Sean Sherk
B. Frank Trigg
C. Gil Castillo
D. Hayato Sakurai
Answer: B. Frank Trigg
Q13. In what year was Matt Hughes inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame?
A. 2008
B. 2009
C. 2010
D. 2015
Answer: C. 2010
Q14. Matt Hughes regained the UFC Welterweight title by defeating which fighter at UFC 63?
A. Georges St-Pierre
B. B.J. Penn
C. Matt Serra
D. Sean Sherk
Answer: B. B.J. Penn
Q15. What signature move is associated with Matt Hughes’ early MMA victories?
A. Flying knee
B. Heel hook
C. Guillotine choke
D. Power slam
Answer: D. Power slam
Q16. Which team was Matt Hughes a long-time member of early in his UFC career?
A. Miletich Fighting Systems
B. American Top Team
C. Jackson Wink MMA
D. Roufusport
Answer: A. Miletich Fighting Systems
Q17. Matt Hughes defeated which future UFC Lightweight Champion via unanimous decision at UFC 42?
A. Sean Sherk
B. B.J. Penn
C. Frankie Edgar
D. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Answer: A. Sean Sherk
Q18. How many wins did Matt Hughes have by knockout or TKO in his career?
A. 14
B. 21
C. 25
D. 10
Answer: B. 21
Q19. Which young prospect defeated Matt Hughes via TKO at UFC 65 to take the welterweight title?
A. Georges St-Pierre
B. Matt Serra
C. Josh Koscheck
D. Thiago Alves
Answer: A. Georges St-Pierre
Q20. Matt Hughes published an autobiography in 2008. What is its title?
A. The Gracie Killer
B. Wrestling to the Octagon
C. Farm Boy to Champion
D. Made in America
Answer: D. Made in America
Q21. How many submission wins did Matt Hughes achieve in his professional career?
A. 10
B. 14
C. 18
D. 21
Answer: C. 18
Q22. Matt Hughes faced Georges St-Pierre three times. What was the outcome of their first meeting?
A. St-Pierre won by decision
B. Hughes won by armbar submission
C. Hughes won by TKO
D. St-Pierre won by KO
Answer: B. Hughes won by armbar submission
Q23. What post-fighting role did Matt Hughes take with the UFC?
A. Commentator
B. Coach on The Ultimate Fighter
C. Vice President of Athlete Development and Government Relations
D. Referee
Answer: C. Vice President of Athlete Development and Government Relations
Q24. Matt Hughes has a twin brother who also competed in MMA. What is his name?
A. Mark Hughes
B. Mike Hughes
C. Matt Hughes Jr.
D. Marcus Hughes
Answer: A. Mark Hughes
Q25. Against which fighter did Matt Hughes defend his title at UFC 38 in the UK with a crucifix TKO?
A. Sean Sherk
B. Carlos Newton
C. Frank Trigg
D. Gil Castillo
Answer: B. Carlos Newton