Help legalize pro MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) in NY. Bring the UFC!

sleepyguy24 · May 12, 2015, 04:20:20 PM

Hey everyone

I don't know everyone's feelings towards combat sports but I'm hoping there are some fans here. I'm hoping there are a bunch in the NY area that are willing to sign a petition to legalize pro MMA here in NY.

http://www.ufc.com/ny/

I don't know if the promotion is still happening but if you sign the petition the UFC will give you a free month of UFC FightPass for your help.

IMO the UFC and MMA has evolved from the what it was in the mid to late 90s. There are many techniques to be enjoyed now in addition to the toughness and violence. There are lots of athletes and different personalities as well. Some good and some bad of course. Good being: Long Island's own Chris Weidman and the bad being Jon Jones. There are quite a bunch of fighters out in Long Island that fight in the UFC too. Chris Weidman, Gian Villante, Ragin Al Iaquinta, Aljamain Sterling to name a few. Hell I saw Coach Ray Longo in Fairway a couple of weeks ago.

One fight that really brought my love for MMA back was Benson Henderson vs. Brandon Thatch earlier this year. This was a modern day David vs. Goliath IMO. Henderson went up a weight class to the 170lb WhelterWeight division from the 155lb lightweight division and won the fight. Thatch was a big 170lber and a hard hitter. Henderson was an experienced former champion who used lots of skill and experience to beat the more powerful Thatch.

Anyway enough of my rambling. Please fill out the petition if you want or call Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie at 518-455-4800 and let him know how important it is to you that the Assembly pass the MMA Bill (A.2604)

Thanks in advance and if the UFC does come to NY we can get together to watch the fights live.

Emil · May 14, 2015, 11:14:14 AM

If Ronda Rousey comes to New York, Im in!

She's hot and can kick my ass. Two things I look for in a woman

richidoo · May 14, 2015, 11:56:09 AM

I see science couldn't help her boobs.

jimbones · May 14, 2015, 12:15:39 PM

I love UFC and MMA. Not like bullshit boxing.

Emil · May 14, 2015, 07:25:00 PM

Quote from: richidoo on May 14, 2015, 11:56:09 AM
I see science couldn't help her boobs.

Tell that to her face

richidoo · May 15, 2015, 04:53:49 AM

No way Jose

sleepyguy24 · May 15, 2015, 06:30:40 AM

Quote from: Emil on May 14, 2015, 11:14:14 AM

If Ronda Rousey comes to New York, Im in!

She's hot and can kick my ass. Two things I look for in a woman

Hey Emil.

You have a chance. Ms Rousey is single. Give the interview a listen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgQy5TAsCi4

Also she is easy on the eyes.

sleepyguy24 · May 15, 2015, 06:33:11 AM

Quote from: jimbones on May 14, 2015, 12:15:39 PM
I love UFC and MMA. Not like bullshit boxing.

Hey Jim,

Really cool. Maybe we can find a local bar that will be showing the next PPV. It will be Weidman vs. Belfort and then for the vacated Light Heavyweight Championship Anthony Johnson vs. Daniel Cormier. UFC 187 is going to be a stacked card.

Also thanks everyone for just looking at this thread. If you filled out the petition even better.

richidoo · May 15, 2015, 10:38:56 AM

Trying to make them look bigger by wearing top 3 sizes too small. Nice try.

toobluvr · May 15, 2015, 07:32:48 PM

Quote from: richidoo on May 15, 2015, 10:38:56 AM
Trying to make them look bigger by wearing top 3 sizes too small. Nice try.

Yeh, like the juiceheads at the gym. Wear a size S t-shirt when they need XL!

Emil · May 16, 2015, 06:47:21 AM

Paper covers rock!

http://vidmax.com/video/110637-The-Fight-Was-Over-Before-It-Began

jimbones · May 16, 2015, 10:52:55 AM

Quote from: richidoo on May 15, 2015, 10:38:56 AM
Trying to make them look bigger by wearing top 3 sizes too small. Nice try.

Thats OK she looks good to me

sleepyguy24 · May 20, 2015, 06:45:03 AM

Hey you guys.

Check out this preview video for Long Island's own "All American" Chris Weidman vs. Vitor Belfort.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwodq60w-DE

You also get a good treat with this video. There are some highlights of Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson. The dude is awesome to watch.

With the recent Vitor highlights shown in the video that was when he was fighting in Brazil where drug testing isn't as stringent. He was also under TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) for those fights. With Weidman's fight now Vitor will not have his TRT. I can't wait to see what kind of Vitor will fight Weidman.

I hope the UFC comes to NY. Thanks again.

machinehead · May 20, 2015, 06:58:17 AM

My boner says yes. As long as its barely dressed women.. boobs a bouncin Im in full monty, legalize it dont criticize that i used a vat of lube in the last 15 minutes!!!

Emil · July 19, 2015, 03:08:07 PM

Oh boy!

Rousey vs Correa August 1st

Looks like Correa has been hit in the face a few times

My money is on my girl