On Tuesday, Judge Kimba Wood granted New York’s Motion for Summary Judgment and denied Zuffa’s Motion for Summary Judgment thus ending (for now) the company’s legal battle to strike down New York’s law prohibiting professional mixed martial arts in the state. Essentially, Judge Wood stated that Zuffa lacked “standing” as a plaintiff as there was […]
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Rousey heads to Albany to lobby legalization of MMA in state
Ronda Rousey is heading to Albany to lobby the legislature for the legalization of MMA in New York this week. In addition to heading to the state capital of New York, Rousey made an appearance on “The View” on Monday as well as “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” on Monday night. Rousey indicated to […]
Zuffa receives support from NYSAC
Zuffa received another show of support for a law legalizing MMA in the state of New York with the New York State Association of Counties expressed its support for the bill this week according to the Auburn Citizen. According to its web site, the NYSAC’s mission is to “represent, educate and advocate for New York […]
Fertitta begins lobbying in Albany
MMA Fighting reports on the annual pilgrimage to Albany, New York for the UFC to lobby for the legalization of the sport in the state. Lorenzo Fertitta has stated that if professional MMA is legalized in the state that it will show its commitment to the fans of New York through an “epic series of […]
Heastie picked to take over for Silver as Speaker in NY Assembly
The New York Times reported earlier this week that Bronx Assemblyman Carl Heastie will replace Sheldon Silver as the elected speaker of the New York Assembly. Heastie was a co-sponsor of the bill to legalize professional MMA in the state which bodes well for a vote on the measure this legislative session. Heastie was elected […]