When Mixed Martial Arts was in its infancy, legislation was passed to prevent its taking place in New York State. Now that MMA has become a reputable sport, the legislation still exists. You can help change it and bring MMA to the cities and arenas in our state, by making your voice heard.

One of the best ways to ensure your voice is heard is by contacting your representatives in Albany by using the form below.

For extra and significant weight, take a moment to write an actual paper-based letter, too. They still carry a lot of weight -- perhaps even more than email.

Thank you, and hope to see you at the fights.

Tips for effective communication with New York State representatives

  • The best letters are courteous and to the point.  
  • State any professional credentials or personal experience you may have, especially if any of those pertain to Mixed Martial Arts.  
  • Provide specific rather than general information about how the topic affects you and others you know.
  • Close by requesting the action you want taken: have your legislator come to the site and recommend passage of the Governor's budget. 
  • If you want a response, you must include your name and address, even when using email.  
  • Never use vulgarity, profanity, or threats.

 

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Subject: Please bring Mixed Martial Arts to New York
Included Message:   I am urging you to support efforts to bring Mixed Martial Arts to New York. Recently, Governor Paterson has included Mixed Martial Arts regulation in his proposed budget for the upcoming year in an effort to generate economic development, tourism and new revenue for the state during these dire economic times.

I have been a long time fan of the sport and I am hoping that the New York State legislature will join with the Governor and pass his proposed budget, which would finally bring MMA in New York.

Mixed Martial Arts is one of the fastest growing and most exciting sports in America, featuring world class athletes and a high degree of skill. In the past five years, the sport of Mixed Martial Arts has seen a meteoric rise in interest from nearly every age and demographic, adding to its cache as a mainstream sport. MMA fighters are former Olympians, former NCAA wrestlers, elite-level athletes that deserve the support of New York. MMA events are heavily regulated under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts to ensure that the highest levels of safety for all the athletes.

Mixed Martial Arts events regularly sell out venues, bringing millions in tourist dollars to states that sanction events. At a time when our state is facing difficult economic times, the additional revenue that MMA events would drive in would be a great benefit for our cash-strapped cities and arenas. Hundreds of thousands, if not, millions of New Yorkers are watching MMA on TV, so our outdated ban merely deprives us of the revenue.

It is time for New York to the join the 42 other states, including Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, in regulating this sport. Thank you for your time.
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