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[KnowledgeKnown]

Ok is New York Legalizing MMA or not? I've heard so many different stories i've decided to depend on the knowledge of my own experts here. What's up men (and women)?

[willpunisher]

for now no. but they will eventually.. maybe by the end of next year or by 2011 im sure they will legalize it. they shouldnt complain. its not as violent and dangerous as it was back in the day and its money coming in to the state..
it would be awesome to go watch a live ufc event at Madison Square Garden.

[jody]

I have no idea where things stand in New York but my personal feeling is that the more popular mma becomes,the more it will be legalized,statewise.However,ignorance is bliss.And some people will NEVER be convinced that mma is a sport,not barbarism.

And economy wise,it'd be a boost.But so would the legalization of pot...

[willpunisher]

Originally Posted by jody

And economy wise,it'd be a boost.But so would the legalization of pot...

lol @ pot.
immigrants too my friend.

[jody]

Originally Posted by willpunisher

lol @ pot.
immigrants too my friend.

Exactly...*touches nose*

[fishy]

I think it was Ratner who said that the process was put on hold because of issues with the New York senate that had to be resolved--did not have anything to do with the legalization of mma and he also said that it would most likely be legalized sometime in 2010

[Punk Ass]

This is what I've last heard of this situation.

A two-week deadlock in the New York senate has put MMA on the ropes.

The last day of the legislative body's 2009 session ended Monday, stranding several bills under consideration including one to legalize MMA in the Empire State.

Governor David Patterson on Sunday called a special session for the Senate to break a stalemate brought by a shift in party lines. Democrats have refused to participate in session since two members of its party sided with Republicans in a leadership vote, giving the GOP control of the Senate. Last week, one Democrat returned to the fold, leaving the chamber in a tie.

Lawmakers are due to vote on a budget for New York City, same-sex marriage, and a sales tax hike, among others.

Senate bill S2165A, proposed as a law to amend the state's current regulation of boxing, sparring, and wrestling, remains in the Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation committee where it was first referred in April. The bill was scheduled for a vote the day after the legislative turmoil broke out on June 8.

Sarah Crean, a staffer with Cultural Affairs chair Sen. Jose M. Serrano, said the current legislative environment made the prospect of the MMA bill's passage grim.

"Given what's going on, probably all they're going to be looking at is financing and very urgent bills," said Crean. "What looks like is going to happen (to the MMA bill) is it's going to have to go through the process again in our committee next year when session starts again."

The next legislative session begins in January 2010.

Even if the bill passes the Cultural committee during the emergency session, it will then have to go to the Ways and Means and Rules committees before receiving a vote on the Senate floor.

UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner declined comment until he received more information from Global Strategy Group, the lobbying firm that represents the promotion's interests in New York. Senator Joe Griffo, the bill's sponsor, was unavailable for comment. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ork/index.html

[jody]

^^^Did you say something man?I couldn't see past that booty

[KevoOnTheRadio]

Well that sucks. But I guess you cant be mad, they are basically saying the bill is there, but more pressing matters need to be attended to first.

[LethalStriker]

Now that Massachussetts has sanctioned MMA that means that NY can't hold out forever, they'll eventually have to sanction it themselves also.