MMA now legal in Tennessee
By Malakai Faafia June 17th, 2008Strike another state off of the list of those stuck in the dark ages. MMA became legal in Tennessee today:
Mixed Martial Arts is getting more and more popular and now it’s legal in Tennessee.
Gov. Phil Bredesen on Tuesday signed a bill that will pave the way for professional matches to be held in the state.
Until now, it was only legal to train in Tennessee.
One local gym is looking to hold large tournaments in front of 2,000 people as early as the fall. But first, the state has to set up a commission to regulate the fights.
