MMA in NY essentially dead…again
The possibility of sanctioned mixed martial arts in New York in 2011 is effectively on life support after the state…
The possibility of sanctioned mixed martial arts in New York in 2011 is effectively on life support after the state Assembly’s Ways and Means committee left a bill which would regulate the sport off its agenda for its last scheduled session.
Monday is the final day of the Assembly’s 2011 legislative calendar, and the committee filed a full listing of 26 bills it intends to vote on, but Bill No. A04146 authorizing mixed martial arts events is not one of them.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has indicated the possibility of extending the legislative session past Monday, but that would likely be to handle legislation of major importance such as tax issues and rent control. MMA would not be expected to be included in any special session.
