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On a day that UFC President referred to as the biggest in its history with news that majority owner Lorenzo Fertitta would concentrate full-time to help the promotion go global, the sport of mixed martial arts sustained a minor blow within United States borders to become legal in New York.

The New York State Assembly Tourism, Arts, and Sports Development Committee today tabled a bill until as late as January 2009 that would have set the wheels in motion to finally legalize the sport in "The Empire State."

Last week, the initial votes were cast on the bill; however, after the fact committee members were confused about whether or not to seal it with their stamp of approval and requested to change their submissions.

That confusion set the stage for today when a re-vote on the issue was scheduled. However, it appears that the committee and its members still require more time to learn all the positives and negatives of the new legislation before making up their minds.

In fact, a public forum and round table discussion will be scheduled between now and the next vote to flesh out all the details. The good news is that it also gives the UFC, which is leading the charge, and its well-paid lobbyists more time educate.

It's no secret that a major pay-per-view (PPV) event from historic Madison Square Garden in Manhattan would signal a major victory in earning almost total mainstream acceptance and elevate the sport to exciting new heights.

We'll just have to wait a little bit longer.

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What the hell is wrong with those New Yorkers?

by THORAZINE on Jun 18, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I am sick of living in Philly and getting no mma love in the tri state area! WTF!!!!!

by john on Jun 19, 2008 8:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully we are all in agreement to not pay any more attention to Dana when he says tomoprrow I will be making a huge announcement! F THat! YOu goty something to say Dana, then Talk, I dont ever want to hear you say that you will announce something on a date in the future! If u do, I just wont pay any attention.

This is like the 10th time your big announcements have turned out to be Whack! But I am happy that Lorenzo will take a bigger role in the company. Taking away some of Dana’s power!

by john on Jun 19, 2008 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s what people said after the Bud Light announcement, but MMA addicts are MMA addicts!

by Pat on Jun 19, 2008 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like a bunch of indecisive girls.

by UFCAddict on Jun 18, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not surprised.. the new york legislator that was on InsideMMA said that it was at least 2 years away from happening after you factor in all the red tape.

by kitsunex on Jun 18, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

:( dang.

by "Mr. NC-17" on Jun 18, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

When will the UFC be in Miami? I know it’s not the Garden but it’s a hike to anywhere from down here in South Florida.

by JRandolph on Jun 18, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lorenzo Fertitta being a full time salesman is the big news? What a let down!

by Ray on Jun 19, 2008 3:45 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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