Newsday reports that an amended bill seeking to legalize mixed martial arts in the state of New York passed the Senate last night by a vote of 49-13 which is up from 47-14 when it passed last March. The final goal is for a vote in the Assembly before the legislative session ends in Albany […]
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Will revisions to NY MMA BIll get support for passage in State Assembly?
A revamped MMA Bill has been offered up by the bill’s sponsor Joseph Morelle in hopes of facilitating a vote in the New York State Assembly. It’s quite possible that its revisions may make it possible for a vote and passage before the legislative session ends June 17th. The bill includes additional health and safety […]
MMA Payout presents The Interview Episode 2 with MMA Journalist Jim Genia
MMA Payout presents The Interview, Episode 2, with veteran MMA Journalist Jim Genia discussing the status of the fight to legalize mixed martial arts in the state of New York. Please note that this interview was done on Monday afternoon right before the news of a revamped MMA Bill was made public. With the New […]
MMA Bill in New York may see adjustments
In the waning days of the 2015 New York State Assembly, the bill seeking to legalize MMA in the state is being revamped in hopes of passage according to the Press & Sun Bulletin in Albany. Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Morelle expects to expand the MMA bill to include other legalized combative sports as well […]
W. Silva appeals commission ruling to Nevada Supreme Court
MMA Fighting reports that Wanderlei Silva will appeal the Nevada district court ruling which reversed the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s lifetime ban and fine of Silva. Silva’s attorney, Ross Goodman, was pleased with the court’s ruling that Silva’s punishment was overturned but no happy with its ruling that it had jurisdiction over Silva. With the […]