A recent op-ed on CBSNews.com believes that the UFC will be able to gain mainstream acceptance as the NFL muddles in labor uncertainty. It also takes aim at lawmakers that don’t see the sport as a source of revenue for a stumbling economy. Via CBSNews.com: The UFC may appear like an upstart against the NFL […]
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More Good News: Senate Bill to Legalize MMA in New York Passes Overwhelmingly out of Tourism Committee
Following up on my post, Bill to Legalize MMA in New York Out of the Gate Early in the Senate, I am happy to report that New York Senate Bill 1707A, i.e. the bill to authorize mixed martial arts in New York, overwhelmingly passed the Senate Standing Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation, by […]
West Virginia passes legislation for MMA
The West Virginia legislature passed legislation on Saturday which would allow the state to host mixed martial arts events. West Virginia is one of the last states that did not regulate MMA in its state. New York is the most notable holdout of MMA in its state. Via WSAZ.com: West Virginia could host mixed martial arts […]
Bill to Legalize MMA in New York Out of the Gate Early in the Senate
I am happy to report that New York Senate Bill 1707A, i.e. the bill to authorize mixed martial arts in New York, is off to an early start in the Senate Standing Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation. Specifically, the bill is on the Tourism Committee Agenda for next week. As you may […]
NSAC cuts out of competition drug testing
MMA Junkie reports that due to budget cuts, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has eliminated out of competition drug testing. This type of drug testing is thought to be a strong deterrent to performance enhancing drugs in pro competition. Via MMA Junkie: With state governments around the country tightening their belts amid a widening recession, […]