In addition to the UFC’s statement of support with the news late Tuesday that the New York State Assembly passed the measure to legalize MMA in New York, Bellator and the World Series of Fighting have issued their own statements. Scott Coker via Bellator press release: “The New York Assembly’s vote to legalize MMA is […]
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New York Assembly passes MMA bill
The New York State Assembly passed legislation that would legalize mixed martial arts in the state. The bill now needs the signature of the governor for New York to be the final state to legalize MMA. The passage comes after years and years of lobbying efforts, two lawsuits and an appeal that was set to […]
UFC Fight Night 85 draws 1.149M, Prelims 766K
UFC Fight Night 85 drew an average rating of 1.149M viewers on FS1 Saturday night. The UFC Prelims which preceded the main card drew 776,000 viewers. Sports TV Ratings reports that UFC Fight Night 85 drew 1.149M viewers in the 10-1:00am ET time slot on Saturday Night. The NCAA Basketball game between UNC and Providence […]
UFC 196 rematch in works for 200
MMA Fighting reports that a UFC 196 rematch is in the works for 200 as Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz II could be the main event for the big event this July. According to the report, the fight will be a non-title welterweight bout for July 9. Diaz submitted McGregor in the second round earlier this month. […]
UFC issues statement on potential NY vote
The UFC has issued a statement in light of the anticipated vote in the New York State Assembly on legalizing mixed martial arts in the state. The statement on UFC.com is from UFC Vice President of Global Business Development and Government Relations Michael J. Britt. “We want to thank Speaker Heastie and of course we […]