BJJ in the UFC Quiz: From Royce to Bia Mesquita

The UFC was born to prove jiu-jitsu’s effectiveness, and the ground never left the cage. From Royce Gracie to Bia Mesquita: this BJJ UFC quiz spans thirty years of jiu-jitsu in the octagon.

What this quiz tests

This BJJ UFC quiz tells thirty years of jiu-jitsu in the octagon: Royce Gracie’s founding win at UFC 1, Rorion’s role in creating the event, Charles Oliveira’s submission record, Demian Maia’s ambassador career and the arrival of Bia Mesquita, undefeated in 2026. The fighters’ records live on the official UFC website.

Modern MMA is unthinkable without the ground: eight questions connecting the cage to the mats, from the pioneers to the recent conversions, with corrections placing each feat in context.

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