Fertitta promises "epic series of major events"

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Wild

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In New York, if MMA gets legalized.



“I’ve said it before but I want to say it again to be clear,” Fertitta began. “The UFC is prepared to demonstrate its commitment to our New York fans, who’ve waited longer for legal professional MMA than our fans in any of the other 49 states. We are prepared to launch the most intense and epic series of major events over the next three years that the Empire State has ever seen.”

“With Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) being one of the fastest growing and popular sports in the United States, this legislation would help will bring much needed economic activity to New York’s sports and entertainment venues, hospitality industry and generate additional revenues for the State and local governments,” the Business Council stated.

Fertitta added, “If New York legalizes and properly regulates MMA in 2015, the UFC will hold a minimum of four events per year for the next three years. Yes, we will hold events in New York City – our fighters and our fans have been clamoring for the Garden and the new Barclays Center – but we are also looking forward to hosting at least three events annually in Upstate cities, where we will smash local box office records and bring in fans from Canada and states throughout the Northeast.”

http://www.mmanews.com/lorenzo-fert...nts-if-mma-becomes-legalized-in-new-york/#mma
 

ThatOneDude

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"uh ya we weren't able to get it done. We'll open it up for questions now"
 

dacofty

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I think Tiny swole is holding onto that quote about MMA being the fastest growing sport. It was, but that was a few years ago, i think that talk is all but dead now. Its just another sport to watch with some friends, well most of the freinds have stopped watching it so...yea
 

Shy Guy

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I think Tiny swole is holding onto that quote about MMA being the fastest growing sport. It was, but that was a few years ago, i think that talk is all but dead now. Its just another sport to watch with some friends, well most of the freinds have stopped watching it so...yea
I wish I had friends around here that watched MMA. They all stopped watching after Chuck retired and the 2008-2010 boom ended.
 

SongExotic2

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I wish I had friends around here that watched MMA. They all stopped watching after Chuck retired and the 2008-2010 boom ended.
I have had to watch a few events on my own. Every now and again you bump into someone else doing the same, for instance I remember I got talking to one dude about the fights and it turned out he was a hardcore. He schooled me on some stuff from back in the early pride days and told me some stories. That was in a bdubs one time.
 

SNIDELY WHIPLASH

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I'm out for pretty much every PPV so anybody is welcome to join me if you're in NYC metro area......

But I'm embracing this new lifestyle so if I get too close to your neck just keep watching the show.
 

Priziesthorse

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I'm out for pretty much every PPV so anybody is welcome to join me if you're in NYC metro area......

But I'm embracing this new lifestyle so if I get too close to your neck just keep watching the show.
I goto NYC every now and then. You ever come across the river? I hangout in Hoboken and Jersey City sometimes.
 

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I'd love to attend the first (or any) show in NY City! Whether or not it lives up to the hype they are throwing at it from the onset, I welcome the excitement that will build around it. The UFC could use something new and exciting right about now.
 

La Paix

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I'm out for pretty much every PPV so anybody is welcome to join me if you're in NYC metro area......

But I'm embracing this new lifestyle so if I get too close to your neck just keep watching the show.
Going to keep wearing that PRIDE hoody I assume?