CUOMO SIGNS LEGISLATION LEGALIZING MMA

 

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation authorizing competitive mixed martial arts in New York State on April 14, 2016. Joining Governor Cuomo at the event at Madison Square Garden were Ronda Rousey, former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, Chris Weidman, former UFC Middleweight Champion, MSG President James Dolan, and elected officials who sponsored the legislation. (Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo)

(April 14, 2016) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation authorizing competitive mixed martial arts in New York State. The legislation reverses an effective ban that had been in place since 1997, and ensures mixed martial arts contests will be...



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