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Governor Andrew Cuomo

Governor Cuomo Wants To Legalize Mixed Martial Arts (In State Capitol Press Conferences)

Governor Andrew Cuomo was asked by Daily News reporter Ken Lovett if he’d consider legalizing mixed martial arts in New York State in a Q&A after his cabinet meeting this afternoon. The governor jokingly implied he wants to allow martial arts in Albany press conferences.

“Only in a setting like this,” Governor Cuomo said with a laugh.

Governor Cuomo continued by saying he doesn’t believe he’s taken an official position on MMA and joking that the Red Room of the State Capitol Building is a fighting ring. Read More