Ronda Rousey Could the state of New York finally be read to legalize MMA? After years of political fighting, the end of the ban could come soon. The UFC has sent scores of fighters and executives to New York in recent years to make a case for the sport to be regulated there, which would mean events in New York City – namely the famed fight venue of Madison Square Garden – and places like Barclays Center in Brooklyn, as well as Rochester, Albany and Syracuse. But on Monday, it sent perhaps its most powerful influencer yet. Women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is visiting legislators in the state – after an appearance on “The View” – to stump for legalization, according to the New York Post . The paper said Rousey will meet with New York Gov
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Is New York finally about to legalize MMA, paving way for UFC at the Garden? – MMA Junkie