The New York State Assembly will not vote on a bill to legalize professional MMA in the state. With the latest loss, Zuffa will have to wait another year to lobby Albany once again. Newsday reports that after a meeting with the Democratic conference on Tuesday night, it was decided not to be put to […]
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No MMA Bill in New York this year
The New York Daily News reports that the bill to legalize MMA in New York will likely be passed over again for vote this year. The report indicates that at least 35 Assembly Democrats oppose the measure. The opposition includes 18 women – a bone of contention occurred in recent days as Assembly Speaker Sheldon […]
New York MMA Bill “unlikely” this year
The NY Daily News reports a scandal within the New York Assembly may spell the doom for MMA legislation in the state this year. The crux of the latest obstacle is the handling of a sexual harassment issue by Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. Women’s groups are reportedly upset with Assembly Speaker Silver for his handling […]
Zuffa reveals “Truth” about Culinary Union
MMA Mania reports that the UFC has established a web site to address the Culinary Union’s consistent attacks against the organization. “The Truth About Culinary 226” aims to expose the Union’s issues on this web site owned and operated by Zuffa. The web site reveals public waste allegedly caused by 226 and attempts to address the history […]
NY MMA Bill passes out of committee
ESPN reports that a bill to legalize mixed martial arts in the state of New York passed out of the state’s Senate Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation. It now moves on to the Senate Finance Committee with the eventual hope a vote on it comes before the state Assembly. Last year, a […]