Dan Hooker Reveals Underground Backyard Fight Club - 30 Fights In One Hour

UFC's Dan Hooker Stands Firm on Backyard Brawls After Critics Call for Legal Action

UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker is defending his amateur combat sports tournament against criticism from New Zealand boxing officials and media who have called for legal action against the event. The Auckland native hosted a 32-man open-weight “One Minute Scraps” tournament in his backyard on May 24, 2025, featuring 60-second bouts with MMA gloves and a $50,000 prize for the winner. “It ran smooth, not a single issue,” Hooker told The …

Dan Hooker Defends One Minute Scraps Backyard Tournament Against Boxing Critics Calling for Jail in New Zealand

Dan Hooker, a UFC lightweight contender, hosted a 32-man open-weight “One Minute Scraps” tournament in his New Zealand backyard on May 24, 2025. Facing criticism from local media and boxing officials who demanded legal action, Hooker defended the event’s safety and organization in an interview with The Mac Life, highlighting its success and minimal injuries. ...

Dan Hooker Reveals Underground Backyard Fight Club - 30 Fights In One Hour

UFC lightweight Dan Hooker has taken “fighting at home” to a whole new level, by literally hosting a one-minute fight tournament in his own backyard. What started as a cheeky experiment has turned into a viral sensation, with Hooker’s backyard brawls drawing more attention than some regional MMA cards. Dan Hooker’s Backyard Fights – Blood, beer, and $50K “We had one-minute scraps in the back garden.” Dan Hooker explained, in an interview with Th…