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Dan Hooker’s Backyard Brawl: $50K Prize Sparks Outrage

6/18/2025

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UFC fighter Dan Hooker is reigniting his infamous backyard brawls, calling on 32 women to battle for a $50,000 prize. Alongside Israel Adesanya, he’s looking for fighters ready to prove their mettle, even those with a checkered past. However, the event has sparked outrage over its potential to glorify violence and raise serious safety and legal concerns.

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UFC fighter Dan Hooker is reigniting his infamous backyard brawls, calling on 32 women to battle for a $50,000 prize. Alongside Israel Adesanya, he’s looking for fighters ready to prove their mettle, even those with a checkered past. However, the event has sparked outrage over its potential to glorify violence and raise serious safety and legal concerns.