You read that right. New York is getting its first sanctioned MMA event in the state, despite MMA still being illegal. It seems there is a loophole in the law that allows amateur MMA events to take place. And now that loophole is going to be put to test. The USMTA, who regularly sanctions amateur Muay Thai, will take NYS at their word. On May 19, 2012 the USMTA will sanction the TNT Fight Series in Tonowanda, NY. Fighters will come from Hawaii, Florida, Ohio, Canada, and of course NEW YORK to be on the first sanctioned MMA card in our state in 10 years.
There have been MMA events in New York, but only on Indian Reservations. This event is not on a reservation and it could lead to more events taking place all over the state. It remains to be seen if politicians will try to prevent the show from happening.
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