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New York Ends Pro MMA Ban As Cuomo Signs Law
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law legalizing professional mixed martial arts in New York, the last state to lift a ban. Bellator and UFC plan events at venues like Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Madison Square Garden, with Weidman and Rousey in attendance at the signing. The measure adds licensing rules, raises fighter insurance, and aims to regulate the growing sport statewide.
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Ultimate Fighting Championship
Jon Jones
Ronda Rousey
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New York
UFC
McGeary
Andrew Cuomo
California
England
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Spike TV
Scott Coker
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Chris Weidman
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Weidman
Luke Rockhold
Los Angeles
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