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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UFC trying to avoid FS1 1 licensing issue
The UFC is attempting to dodge a legal nightmare as there is a possibility of having the debut card on the new Fox Sports 1 1 from being displaced from its Boston location. A state legal requirement that fighters must have a social security card may derail the August 17th event. A state law requiring […]
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 […]
Connecticut passes MMA Bill; Canada passes law too
MMA Junkie reports that the Connecticut state senate passed a bill legalizing mixed martial arts. In addition, Canadian legislators passed a bill that will now allow provinces to regulate and permit amateur and professional prizefighting including MMA. Last month, the Connecticut House of Representatives passed the MMA bill and it made it through the senate […]
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 […]