New York passes bill that lifts 19-year MMA ban
For the first time in nearly 20 years, professional mixed martial arts is set to become a legal activity in the state of New York. The New York State Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that lifts a ban on professional MMA that had been in place since 1997. The bill passed by a vote of 113-25. It required 76 votes to pass. Assembly members offered a wide range of opinions on the bill and MMA itself.
Continue Reading http://espn.go.com
Join the Discussion