UFC Praises State Senate For Putting MMA Legalization Provision In The Budget
Lorenzo Fertitta, chairman and CEO of the billion dollar Ultimate Fighting Championship league issued a statement today praising the State Senate for including a provision authorizing the New York State Athletic Commission to allow mixed martial arts matches in New York. MMA is currently illegal in just two states; New York and Connecticut.
“We are very appreciative of the leadership shown by Senator Skelos and the members of the Senate, who have twice overwhelmingly approved legislation on a bi-partisan basis to bring the UFC and MMA to New York,” Mr. Fertitta said. “It is our hope – and the hope of MMA fans across New York – that the Assembly will also vote to include this legislation in the final budget that is approved by the Legislature, and Governor Cuomo will sign it into law.” Read More
