Less than three weeks ago, Matt Serra was in the highest profile fight
of his career and one of the most successful events in Ultimate
Fighting Championship history.
Serra is already back in the ring, and in a fight. But this time it’s the political ring. And when it comes to long-term historical impact, he hopes this battle
will make his April 19 loss to Georges St. Pierre pale in comparison.
Fighters Serra and Matt Hamill, along with UFC vice-president of
regulatory affairs Marc Ratner and others associated with the
promotion, spent several days earlier this week in Albany, N.Y.,
working on gathering political support to legalize mixed martial arts
in New York State and put it under the regulatory authority of the
state athletic commission.