New York Governor signs historic MMA bill

NEW YORK - The fight to legalize professional mixed martial arts in New York began in December of 2007. On Thursday, the fight was won, as Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the MMA bill into law at Madison Square Garden.“Coming to New York, and speaking as a prideful New Yorker with a tad of New York arrogance, I think this really completes the journey for MMA because coming to New York means you're coming to THE place,” Gov. Cuomo said. “Madison Square Garden is the international i