New York passes bill that lifts 19-year MMA ban

For the first time in nearly 20 years, professional mixed martial arts is set to become a legal activity in the state of New York. The New York State Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that lifts a ban on professional MMA that had been in place since 1997. The bill passed by a vote of 113-25. It required 76 votes to pass. Assembly members offered a wide range of opinions on the bill and MMA itself.
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