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Is New York MMA bill dead, despite growing support?

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver yesterday appeared to KO the latest bid to legalize ultimate fighting in New York, despite its…

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Chris Palmquist
June 8, 2011 · 1 min read

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver yesterday appeared to KO the latest bid to legalize ultimate fighting in New York, despite its mounting momentum in the state Capitol.

“There does not appear to be widespread support in the Assembly for this legislation,” Silver said when asked if the proposal would be approved before the June 20 end of the legislative session.

The bill to legalize and regulate the popular but controversial sport overwhelmingly cleared the Assembly Tourism Committee this week. It already passed the Senate.

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