Here’s what UFC COO Lawrence Epstein had to say about the change according to MMAFighting.com:
“We are disappointed by the District Court’s denial of our motion for a preliminary injunction and its effort to redirect the litigation to the state courts. One thing, and one thing only, prevents Madison Square Garden and other New York venues from hosting UFC events that are allowed in the other 49 States in the Union — that is the New York law that we believe violates the federal Constitution.”
This was probably Dana’s face when he found out the UFC was once again foiled.
“Today’s decision, while disappointing, only underscores the importance of UFC’s pending appeal to the Second Circuit. UFC will evaluate this decision with an eye to pursuing every effective avenue to bring New Yorkers the same live events available to spectators throughout the United States. We are very hopeful that the New York State legislature, either through a stand alone bill or via the Governor’s budget, will approve MMA in NY as soon as possible.”
While that’s a pessimistic appraisal by the Epstein, there is hope for the UFC in New York, Find out what’s up on the next page.
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