Dan Hooker to host female backyard brawl for $50,000 prize

Wednesday 18 June 2025 · 7 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 18 Jun 2025, 5:59pm

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UFC fighter Dan Hooker is bringing back his controversial backyard brawls with an all-female tournament. He has invited 32 women to compete in the event for a $50,000 prize.

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1. RNZWed 18 Jun 2025, 5:06pm

   Hooker to host female 'battle royal' in backyard (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZWed 18 Jun 2025, 5:31pm

   Hooker to host female 'battle royal' in his backyard (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato Times via RNZWed 18 Jun 2025, 5:41pm

   Dan Hooker to host female ‘battle royal’ in backyard (opens in new tab)

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4. NZ HeraldWed 18 Jun 2025, 5:59pm

   Dan Hooker to host controversial backyard brawls between women for $50k prize (opens in new tab)