Sunday, June 5, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Will It Happen or Not?
Will the MMA bill get done this year or will it fizzle out as usual? That is the big question. Justin Klein's got a solid update over on his blog (http://www.fightlawyerblog.com/2011/06/troubling-statements-from-assembly.html) - the gist of which is a big fat "maybe", with bill sponsor Assemblyman Steve Englebright trying to manage expectations. From what I've heard in off-the-record conversations, there's about a 60% chance it happens. It can roll through the three must-do committees quickly, and there should be enough votes if it makes it to the floor. The big roadblock is Assembly honcho Sheldon Silver, and whether or not he's inclined to give the bill its chance. The clock is ticking on the session, though, so if you pray to Crom, now would be a good time to mention to him how cool it would be to crush enemies in sanctioned MMA in New York.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
UCL Postscript
Yesterday's UCL installment was a closed show, which meant that no press or public was allowed, only the fighters and their entourages. Teams represented included Brooklyn Combat Club, Empire State MMA, Ultimate Karate, Pulse Fitness, Team Peter Storm, Garcia Gung Fu and Gracie Barra. There were a few real slobberknockers, and my book's editor (Richard Ember) seemed to both enjoy himself and avoid getting splattered with blood. So that's definitely a win.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
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