Even though the New York State Assembly went deep into an overtime session this year, and even though the New York Senate, for the sixth time, overwhelmingly approved legalization professional mixed martial arts in the state, the New York MMA Bill once again was left by the wayside without the Assembly voting on it. There was reportedly overwhelming support from the Assembly, both Democratic and Republican, but the bill, as in years past, never made it to the Assembly floor for a vote. RELATED > New York MMA Tapping Out … Again; Dana White Disgusted at the Corruption Be that as it may, UFC Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta was resolute that the UFC would continue to pursue MMA’s legalization in New York, believing that they would eventually succeed: “While our disappointment cannot be overstated, our commitment to seeing New York legalize the fastest growing sport in the nation and the world is intact and undeterred.
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UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta Disappointed Over NY MMA Failure, but Resolute – MMA Weekly