UFC Middleweight champ Anderson Silva's agent, Jorge Guimaraes, teased the possibility of a super fight between Silva and Light Heavyweight champ Jon Jones later this year in New York at a catchweight of 190 pounds.
The battle to bring MMA to New York continues with the state saying they had good reason to ban the sport in 1997.
UFC President Dana White makes a promise to fans of mixed martial arts (MMA), guaranteeing a UFC event in New York by the end of 2012. Here's to hoping.
UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta has not given up on mixed martial arts in New York, nor does he plan to anytime soon. Ever since the state of New York imposed a ban on MMA in 1997, Zuffa officials have been trying to somehow lift the ban in order to hold an event in The Big Apple.
Here at Cageside Seats we've often noted the similarity of Dana White with a saner and more youthful Vince McMahon. The latest textbook example is UFC filing a lawsuit earlier today against the state of New York for their ban on live mixed martial arts events, which they claim is unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment.
Zuffa LLC, parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has filed suit against the state of New York on Tuesday (Nov. 15, 2011), calling "The Empire State's" ban on mixed martial arts (MMA) "unconstitutional."
Hollywood screenwriter David Mamet takes aim at New York State's ban on mixed martial arts.
Bill to legalize MMA in New York passes State Senate (again), heads to Assembly floor for final vote
Head case: Dana White hoping fighter safety can help lift MMA ban in New York
NY State Assemblyman Bob Reilly featured on tonight's (Feb. 7) presentation of Pro MMA Radio
