El Matador, The Muscle Shark, & The Machine: MMA Fighter Nicknames

Similar to what is true in boxing, it seems that almost every MMA fighter also has a nickname. This quiz is full of cool nicknames such as Diesel, El Guapo, The Spider, Ice Cold, The Hurricane, The Iceman, Mayhem, The Snowman, Rampage, The Phenom, and Darth. Can you match up 25 MMA fighters and their nicknames? Show me what you got!

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In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.

El Matador, The Muscle Shark, & The Machine: MMA Fighter Nicknames

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