Mixed martial arts goes another round in NY
Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight title holder Jon Jones, left, talks with Sen. William Larkin Jr., R-New Windsor, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y. (May 23, 2011) Credit: AP
Professional mixed martial arts is attempting another comeback in New York.
The state Senate voted 43-14 Wednesday to again approve legislation to make New York the 46th state to legalize and regulate the sport, though opposition remains in the Assembly.
The Assembly has beaten back legalization for seven years, recently keeping it out of the budget.
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says he doesn't think there's "a groundswell of support" and he has mixed feelings about it.
Opponents decry the popular televised sport as too violent and a bad example for children.
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