Now members of the clergy are getting involved to try and prevent the legalization of mixed martial arts in New York. Seriously? Clergy visited lawmakers Tuesday in Albany to lobby against MMA, calling professional fights public displays of "hate". Read More »
GLORY HITS NEW YORK CITY’S HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM WITH WORLD-CLASS KICKBOXING EVENT FEATURING EIGHT-MAN, LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, JUNE 22 PLUS SUPERFIGHTS: DANIEL GHITA VS. BRICE GUIDON JOSEPH VALTELLINI VS. FRANCOIS AMBANG BRETT HLAVACEK VS. PAUL MARFORT TICKETS ON SALE NOW SINGAPORE (April ... Read More »
1,700 Fans Attend New York State’s First Large-Scale Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Tournament at Hammerstein Ballroom on March 23rd NEW YORK, March 26, 2013 – Fighters Source™ in partnership with USA MMA KI Federation crowned the “Kings of New York” in ... Read More »
It has emerged today that Zuffa has scored a massive win in their lawsuit against New York. This victory means that the organisation can now take a huge step towards holding UFC events in the state of New York regardless of whether or not the ban on professional mixed martial arts is lifted by the legislature. Read More »
Mixed martial artists may be tough, but that does not mean they have no heart. When Hurricane Sandy blew through New York it did not just hit land. It also hit the blood supply on hand for the New York Blood Center. Read More »
On March 6th the Coalition to Legalize Mixed Martial Arts in New York brings you a full day of events to support the legalization of live Mixed Martial Arts in New York State. Read More »
Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC, along with several fighters, coaches, trainers, and fans are suing the state of New York to try and get the ban on MMA in "The Empire State" lifted. Read More »
Event will showcase well-received MMA documentary Merrick, NY (USA): The Fight Summit today announced that the event will show a special screening of the recently released documentary, “New York Mixed Martial Arts” for all attendees of the conference. The film ... Read More »
In this week's column we look at how the Nate Marquardt situation highlights the UFC's labor issues and how that impacts MMA legalization in New York. Read More »
January 22 Fight Card to be Broadcast Live On Spike TV from Fort Hood, TX New York, NY – UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar will bring his championship belt to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum to greet fans, ... Read More »
The UFC will announce their commitment to bring MMA to Madison Square Garden and New York and will reveal a new economic study showing the benefits of bringing MMA to the Empire State. Read More »
The UFC announces plans to bring UFC to The World’s Most Famous Arena, as soon as the sport of mixed martial arts is approved in New York. Read More »
There are currently no plans to burn effigies of Bob Reilly at the stake, but on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 12 noon a rally will be held for the support of legalized and regulated mixed martial arts in New York State. Read More »
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will host its first-ever event in Ontario, Canada, with UFC 131, to be held April 30 at the Rogers Centre in the capital city of Toronto. Read More »
UFC President Dana White believes MMA will soon become an Olympic sport and also has some choice words for Frank Shamrock who recently said White was the main reason MMA was not yet legal in New York. Read More »
If you're an MMA fan, this video interview with New York Assemblyman Bob Reilly might just cause you to rip your hair out. This lily-livered politician, if it were up to him, would probably have Andy Griffith and Father Knows Best reruns as the only programs allowed on American television. Read More »
According to a report by the New York Daily News, state Assembly Democrats removed MMA approval from the current budget bill. Recently the sport gained approval by the state Senate, but it still needed to clear several hurdles. Read More »
“New York moved one step closer to becoming the 45th state to regulate mixed martial arts, as the state Senate voted 32-26 to pass a bill on Wednesday that would legalize the sport.” “A similar bill is currently in committee ... Read More »
The famed Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko took a humongous bite out of the Big Apple Wednesday as hundreds of appreciative fans arrived early and stayed late to catch a glimpse of the mixed martial arts superstar and universally recognized ... Read More »
According to the Showtime Sports website it was announced by Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker today at Fedor Emelianenko’s open workout at Fighthouse in New York City, “The Last Emperor” will be clashing horns with Brett “The Grim” Rogers in an ... Read More »
Fedor “The Last Emperor’’ Emelianenko at Fighthouse, 122 W. 27th Street, Wednesday, Aug. 26, At 3:30 p.m. ET MEDIA, FANS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND; AUTOGRAPHS, ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS, PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES WHO: MMA Superstar & World’s Universally Recognized No. 1 Heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko STRIKEFORCE Founder ... Read More »
NEW YORK (July 14, 2009) — Gina Carano and Cris Cyborg, who will headline a STRIKEFORCE world championship quadruple-header on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., live on SHOWTIME, participated in a press conference, fan ... Read More »
