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NY Senator vows to continue support of MMA bill

June 25, 2014 by Jason Cruz 10 Comments

As most expected, including the UFC, the New York State Assembly failed to vote on a bill to legalize professional Mixed Martial Arts in the state. Despite another year without any movement, the bill’s sponsor intends to continue on next year. The lead sponsor to the MMA bill set to legalize professional MMA in the […]

New York State Senate passes Amateur MMA Bill

June 18, 2014 by Jason Cruz 7 Comments

A bill to establish protocols for amateur MMA has passed the New York Senate and is being delivered to the New York Assembly for the possibility of a vote to make it a law. Newsday’s Mark La Monica first reported the passage of the bill. The bill, sponsored by New York State Senator Joseph A. […]

Rebney out as Bellator head, Coker to step in

June 18, 2014 by Jason Cruz 33 Comments

Bjorn Rebney and Tim Danaher have left Bellator as Scott Coker is slated to replace Rebney as the head of the promotion. Viacom announced that Rebney and former president and CEO Danaher are done with the promotion effective immediately. UPDATE 06/18/14: Viacom and Bellator have made it official: Scott Coker is your new president of […]

Invicta FC-UFC strike deal for Fight Pass

June 6, 2014 by Jason Cruz 16 Comments

Invicta FC is partnering with the UFC to show its live events and previous shows on the UFC Fight Pass digital network. The deal is a multi-year, multi-event agreement. The deal reflects the already amicable relationship between the two companies. It should help both organizations. Invicta FC gained some traction with its events as it […]

White on New York: “No hopes, no aspirations”

May 27, 2014 by Jason Cruz 7 Comments

Dana White did not hold out hope for the passage of a bill to legalize MMA in the state of New York this year. At the UFC 173 post-fight press conference, White stated he had “No hopes” and “No aspirations” on the possibility that the bill would be passed, let alone come to a vote this […]