VIDEO | New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signs bill legalizing MMA

By bjpenndotcom - April 14, 2016

Earlier today New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill officially legalizing MMA in New York, 19 years after it was banned in The Empire State. The UFC then proceeded to announce its inaugural event in New York at the Madison Square Garden on November 12th.

In the video above you can see New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signing the bill legalizing MMA, with Lorenzo Fertitta, Ronda Rousey, and Chris Weidman watching over his shoulder.

Previous Post

Next Post

Topics:

Dana White Videos

Related

Brock Lesnar, Mark Hunt

Mark Hunt sends a warning to UFC CEO Dana White and former opponent Brock Lesnar: “Karma is going to sting your ass so hard this year”

Josh Evanoff - January 25, 2024
Kayla Harrison
Kayla Harrison

Dana White responds to fans concerned that Kayla Harrison won’t be able to make weight at UFC 300

Harry Kettle - January 25, 2024

UFC CEO Dana White has expressed his confidence in Kayla Harrison’s ability to make weight for UFC 300.

Dana White
UFC

Dana White teases “crazy” event headliner for UFC 300: “You guys can’t handle the main event”

Harry Kettle - January 25, 2024

UFC CEO Dana White has teased a major headliner for the upcoming UFC 300 pay-per-view.

Kayla Harrison
Holly Holm

Kayla Harrison signs with UFC, set to debut at UFC 300 against former champion Holly Holm

Cole Shelton - January 23, 2024

Kayla Harrison is a UFC fighter and will be making her debut at UFC 300.

Ariel Helwani, Dana White
Dana White

Ariel Helwani responds to Dana White's "total bulls**t" claims about UFC Saudi Arabia postponement

Zain Bando - January 23, 2024

Longtime MMA journalist Ariel Helwani continues to defend himself against UFC CEO Dana White. Most recently, Helwani reported that the UFC’s plans to host an event in Saudi Arabia on March 2 were pushed back to June due to the country’s dissatisfaction with the event.

Khamzat Chimaev, Dana White

Khamzat Chimaev frustrated by 'bulls*it' comments made by Dana White: "You promised me"

Josh Evanoff - January 22, 2024
Dricus Du Plessis, Sean Strickland, UFC 297, Bonus, UFC
Dricus du Plessis

Dricus Du Plessis reacts to news that Dana White had Sean Strickland winning at UFC 297

Harry Kettle - January 22, 2024

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has given his thoughts on those who scored the UFC 297 main event in favor of Sean Strickland – including Dana White.

Dana White
Sean Strickland

UFC CEO Dana White blasts reporter for suggesting he gives a “long leash” to his fighters: “Free speech!”

Fernando Quiles - January 21, 2024

UFC CEO Dana White put one reporter on blast over a question that was asked during the UFC 297 post-fight press conference.

Movsar Evloev, UFC 297, UFC, Results
Dana White

Dana White takes aim at Movsar Evloev’s UFC 297 win over Arnold Allen: “The least fun fight anybody’s ever seen”

Harry Kettle - January 21, 2024

UFC CEO Dana White has taken aim at Movsar Evloev’s unanimous decision victory over Arnold Allen at UFC 297.

Dana White, Conor McGregor, UFC, June
Dana White

UFC CEO Dana White says Conor McGregor is not fighting in June: "When Conor's ready to fight, you know we'll announce it"

Jeffrey Walter - January 21, 2024

UFC CEO Dana White has refuted Conor McGregor’s recent announcement that he will be fighting on June 29th.