A poll indicates 52% of registered New York voters have heard nothing about the legalization of mixed martial arts in New York. The latest Siena College Research Institute poll asked 766 New York registered voters about a variety of topics including the legalization of MMA in the state. The following are the results: 766 New […]
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British Columbia Bill 50 good for MMA
The Province of British Columbia recently passed Bill 50 which would establish a provincial athletic commissioner that would presumably make it easier for the sport of MMA to return to the province. Vancouver Attorney Jonathan Tweedale spoke to Showdown Joe Ferraro on Sportsnet 590 The Fan about Bill 50. More info on the interview here […]
Diaz fined, suspended one year by the NSAC
MMA Junkie reports Nick Diaz has been suspended one year retroactive to February 4th per the Nevada State Athletic Commission ruling. In addition, Diaz was fined 30 percent of his UFC 137 fight purse which amounts to $60,000. UPDATE: MMA Fighting reports that the Diaz legal team is considering a judicial review by the state […]
Petersen-Khan fight canceled due to failed drug test
MMA is not the only sport with a drug issue as it was announced on Wednesday that the LaMont Petersen/Amir Khan rematch has been canceled due to Petersen’s failed drug test. The test comes just over a week before the anticipated rematch as Petersen upset Khan in a controversial decision in December. MaxBoxing, ESPN and […]
No vote on MMA in New York this year
The New York Daily News reported that there will not be a vote to legalize MMA in New York. After a behind the scenes discussion on whether there were enough votes for legislation, the Assembly Democratic conference decided not to bring it to the floor for a formal vote. State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver told […]