Assemblyman Joe Lentol Comments on MMA in NY

I had the pleasure of having an exchange with Assemblyman Joe Lentol regarding Mixed Martial Arts in NY.
With his permission, I am quoting him here:

Stephen: I have voted in favor of the legalization of Mixed Martial Arts - particularly when Legislation moved out of the Committee on Codes (which I chair) for the first time. We all know there are underground events in New York. So, those events should be legal and monitored to ensure that they are safe and that the fighters and the spectators are protected. I think this about says it all. My vote clearly indicates my support on the matter.

Thanks.

Joe Lentol