The New York State Assembly voted Tuesday to legalize mixed martial arts. The vote lifts a ban enacted in 1997.
Tuesday’s vote was overwhelming 113-25 in favor of overturning the sport’s ban, according to USA Today.
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The legalization of MMA fights in New York could bring a lot of money to the state and MMA organizations like UFC and Bellator.
Thank You NY State Legislature for making MMA in New York a reality!