TN Bill to Regulate MMA Progressing

[Patrick]

There is a bill that is moving along in the Tennessee government, that would "legalize and regulate mixed martial arts" in the state. Thought some might find this interesting. Read more here.

[pittbullJudoka]

Thanks Patrick I started trying to raise surrport fort this bill a couple of years ago. I think that would be great right now I have to travel to Kentucky just to watch an ammy show. This is a great step for the sport of mixed martial arts in the state.

[bushido_man96]

Another state moving forward...nice to see.

[Patrick]

No problem, Rusty.

[Patrick]

http://www.wztv.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.tn/37d80624-www.fox17.com.shtml

The bill has passed a Senate Finance Committee vote and will now go for a full senate vote.

[Patrick]

This bill has passed the Senate. Now, the Senate and House have to go over any differences before it gets sent up to the governor.

http://www.wztv.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.tn/21d89eb1-www.fox17.com.shtml

[bushido_man96]

Cool. More avenues for MMA will help with its popularity, to be sure.

[pittbullJudoka]

Thanks for keeping us unformed on this one Patrick.

[ShoriKid]

Here's to hoping this one passes. Once it does, it would be good to see some amature action starting up in the area. The few fighters I hear anything of end up traveling to KY or GA to get their feet wet.

[Patrick]

No worries.