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Controversies and Scandals in Combat Sports

Description: Test your knowledge about the most controversial and scandalous moments in the world of combat sports.
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Which boxer was involved in the infamous "Bite Fight" during a heavyweight title bout in 1997?

  1. Mike Tyson

  2. Evander Holyfield

  3. Lennox Lewis

  4. George Foreman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mike Tyson was disqualified for biting Evander Holyfield's ear during their heavyweight title fight, leading to one of the most controversial moments in boxing history.

Who was the UFC fighter who was stripped of his lightweight title in 2015 due to a controversial decision?

  1. Conor McGregor

  2. Khabib Nurmagomedov

  3. Anthony Pettis

  4. Rafael dos Anjos


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anthony Pettis was stripped of his UFC lightweight title in 2015 after a controversial split decision loss to Rafael dos Anjos, which many believed should have been a draw.

Which boxing match was dubbed the "Fight of the Century" due to its immense hype and anticipation?

  1. Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier

  2. Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.

  3. Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake LaMotta

  4. Jack Dempsey vs. Gene Tunney


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The "Fight of the Century" was the highly anticipated boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2015, which generated record-breaking revenue and viewership.

What was the name of the scandal that rocked the world of professional wrestling in the 1990s, involving allegations of steroid abuse and backstage politics?

  1. The Montreal Screwjob

  2. The Steroid Era

  3. The Brawl for All

  4. The Invasion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Steroid Era was a period in the 1990s when professional wrestling was plagued by allegations of widespread steroid abuse among its performers, leading to health concerns and controversy.

Which MMA fighter was involved in a controversial incident during a weigh-in, where he allegedly threw a water bottle at his opponent?

  1. Jon Jones

  2. Conor McGregor

  3. Georges St-Pierre

  4. Brock Lesnar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Conor McGregor was involved in a controversial incident during a weigh-in for a UFC fight, where he allegedly threw a water bottle at his opponent, Nate Diaz, leading to a heated confrontation.

What was the name of the boxing match that ended in a controversial draw, despite many believing that one fighter had clearly won?

  1. The Thrilla in Manila

  2. The Rumble in the Jungle

  3. The Fight of the Century

  4. The Battle of the Ages


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Battle of the Ages was a boxing match between Sugar Ray Robinson and Jake LaMotta in 1951, which ended in a controversial draw despite many believing that Robinson had clearly won.

Which MMA fighter was involved in a controversial incident where he was accused of using an illegal technique during a fight?

  1. Jon Jones

  2. Georges St-Pierre

  3. Anderson Silva

  4. Brock Lesnar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jon Jones was involved in a controversial incident during a UFC fight where he was accused of using an illegal technique known as "eye pokes", leading to a disqualification and suspension.

What was the name of the boxing match that was stopped due to a controversial referee decision, despite the fighter being able to continue?

  1. The Long Count

  2. The Phantom Punch

  3. The No Mas Fight

  4. The Disqualification


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Long Count was a boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney in 1927, which was stopped due to a controversial referee decision to allow Dempsey extra time to recover from a knockdown, despite Tunney being able to continue.

Which MMA fighter was involved in a controversial incident where he was accused of biting his opponent during a fight?

  1. Jon Jones

  2. Georges St-Pierre

  3. Anderson Silva

  4. Brock Lesnar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anderson Silva was involved in a controversial incident during a UFC fight where he was accused of biting his opponent, Chael Sonnen, leading to a disqualification and suspension.

What was the name of the boxing match that was dubbed the "No Mas Fight" due to one fighter's refusal to continue?

  1. The Thrilla in Manila

  2. The Rumble in the Jungle

  3. The Fight of the Century

  4. The No Mas Fight


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The No Mas Fight was a boxing match between Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard in 1980, which was stopped due to Duran's refusal to continue, famously uttering the words "No mas" (No more).

Which MMA fighter was involved in a controversial incident where he was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs?

  1. Jon Jones

  2. Georges St-Pierre

  3. Anderson Silva

  4. Brock Lesnar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brock Lesnar was involved in a controversial incident where he was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, leading to a suspension from the UFC.

What was the name of the boxing match that was dubbed the "Phantom Punch" due to a controversial punch that many believed never landed?

  1. The Thrilla in Manila

  2. The Rumble in the Jungle

  3. The Fight of the Century

  4. The Phantom Punch


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Phantom Punch was a boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney in 1927, which was controversial due to a punch thrown by Dempsey that many believed never landed, leading to a disputed decision.

Which MMA fighter was involved in a controversial incident where he was accused of assaulting a fellow fighter outside of the ring?

  1. Jon Jones

  2. Georges St-Pierre

  3. Anderson Silva

  4. Brock Lesnar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jon Jones was involved in a controversial incident where he was accused of assaulting a fellow UFC fighter, Daniel Cormier, outside of the ring, leading to a suspension and legal consequences.

What was the name of the boxing match that was dubbed the "Disqualification" due to a fighter being disqualified for an illegal punch?

  1. The Thrilla in Manila

  2. The Rumble in the Jungle

  3. The Fight of the Century

  4. The Disqualification


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Disqualification was a boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney in 1927, which was stopped due to Dempsey being disqualified for hitting Tunney below the belt.

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