As I had mentioned in earlier posts, there was a letter that went to Assembly Speaker Silver (cc to Ways & Means Chairman, Herman Farrell) urging him to advance the bill legalizing MMA in New York to the Assembly floor for an up or down vote. The letter hits all of the major points in favor of legalization, including curbing the unregulated, underground fights that are already occurring in New York.
Here is a copy of the letter (hat tip, Times Union, Capitol Confidential):
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Fight Lawyer