UFC Loves New York
In 1997, New York state K.O.'d Ultimate Fighting, aka Mixed Martial Arts, officially outlawing cage fighting in the state. Currently, the UFC is trying to get NY to reverse that decision.
Pointing out that ultimate fighting is now a regulated sport and, as such, safe for the participants and legally sanctioned in 32 states, the UFC purports to be the country's fastest growing sport and considers New York a vital part of its future growth. Among the other 20, many don't have any laws on the books regarding MMA fighting and, as such, still permit UFC events to take place there. New York, though, is the biggest hold-out.
UFC President, Dana White is confident that the UFC will be in NY by next year. Joining him in his fight is, appropriately, record-breaking fighter Matt Serra, helping to put out the call for fans in NY to get in touch with their legislators and ask that MMA fighting be allowed in the state.
If the state legislature approves the request, fans could look forward to bouts taking over such prized NY venues as Times Union Center and Madison Square Garden.
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