Breaking news out of the New York state assembly; elected officials argue against something they have no knowledge of. Politicians could argue that water really isn’t wet for three hours if they were given enough cash from the “keep water illegal in New York” special interest group. Its 2016 and somehow MMA is still not legal in New York.
All 49 other states in the United States approve of professional human face punching but not New York. Thanks for nothing New York.
For the past several years the UFC has lobbied hard to get MMA legalized in New York and from reports on the ground, 2016 may actually be the year that New York gets with the times. But before a law lifting the ban on MMA in New York could move any further dumb ass elected politicians had to state their dumb ass reasons why MMA should still be banned in New York.
In other news political talking heads really love the sound of their own voice. Here are the top five dumb ass reasons New York politicians gave not to legalize MMA in New York
5. MMA attracts nothing but hot dudes
Man, if you didn't hear that NY Assemblyman say #MMA is just "hot men" rolling around on floor, you missed the best laugh of the day. #UFC
— Danny Acosta (@AcostaIsLegend) March 22, 2016
4. DON’T TALK ABOUT UNDERGROUND YOUTH MMA FIGHT CLUB
NY Assembly woman Deborah Glick believes legalizing MMA will lead to youth Fight Clubs springing up on the school yard. #cantmakethisup
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) March 22, 2016
3. The sport of MMA sponsored by PornHub.com
Assemb. Daniel J. O'Donnell just equated MMA with "gay porn" but with a different ending.
— Mark La Monica (@LaMonicaMark) March 22, 2016
2. Angela Wozniak please shut the hell up
Dear god, this isn't happening. Angela Wozniak says MMA gym owners could be undercover sex offenders looking for a clever way to molest kids
— Adam Hill (@AdamHillLVRJ) March 22, 2016
1. Charles Barron just shut the fuck up
My goodness, Democrat Charles Barron compares MMA to slaves fighting on plantations.
— Steven Marrocco (@MMAjunkieSteven) March 22, 2016