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Mixed martial arts’ most vocal critic in New York acknowledges that Zuffa’s new accident insurance for its fighters is a positive move but won’t go as far as saying it will help get MMA legalized in the Empire State.
MMA Fighting contacted Assemblyman Bob Reilly to discuss whether Zuffa’s new insurance policy could help pave the way for the legalization of MMA in New York, and while he at first admitted to not hearing the news, he offered — for perhaps the first time — a compliment to the MMA promoters.
“I certainly wouldn’t disparage that,” Reilly said. “I think that’s a good thing.”
The praise ended there, though, as Reilly quickly questioned the motives behind the decision.