Governor signs bill to legalize ultimate fighting events
By Kate Clements
Wednesday September 12, 2007
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed legislation this week to legalize and regulate mixed martial arts fighting events in Illinois, starting June 1, 2008.
Marc Ratner, vice president of regulatory affairs for Ultimate Fighting Championship, said he was still working on legislation to move up the effective date, but was "thrilled" that the governor had signed the bill.
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