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 The Mac Life. Inspired by a trip to Thailand where he hosted a similar event, Dan Hooker decided New Zealand’s super heavyweights deserved their own moment.