After a long battle, the New York Assembly voted to legalize professional MMA in the state this past spring. It was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on April 14th. Thus, on September 1st the sport became legal and regulated by the state. Assembly votes shown in this picture. Green is good. pic.twitter.com/FmqX9WWmf9 — […]
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Ticket demand for Rousey still there for UFC 207
16 for 16: No. 5 UFC 200
Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor were thought to be shoe-ins for this event at one point. But, a set of circumstances had Miesha Tate and Amanda Nunes as the headliners for the biggest event in company history. Rousey was not ready to come back to the Octagon for UFC 200 due to scheduling and her […]
16 for 16: No. 6 The year of Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor showed the world why he continues to dominate and elevate the sport of MMA. McGregor lost in March at UFC 196, scoffed at having to do media for UFC 200 and retired, unretired and returned to avenge his loss at UFC 203 and then headline UFC 205 in New York. At every stop, McGregor […]
UFC on Fox 22 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC on Fox 22 attendance drew 13,136 for a live gate of $1,238,992.50 as announced at the post-fight press conference. The bonuses went to Leslie Smith, Irene Aldana, Michelle Waterson and Paul Craig. It was the 5th visit to Sacramento for the UFC but the first one in the newly opened Golden 1 Center. It ranked […]