By a 32-26 margin, the New York Senate approved a bill to legalize mixed martial arts in New York, according to the Wall Street Journal. A similar bill is working its way through the Assembly where it still faces some stiff opposition, headed by Assemblyman Bob Reilly who has called the sport barbaric. If it can make it through the Assembly, it would then be in the hands of the Governor who has been in favor of legalization and will very likely sign it into law. New York would then join the other 44 states who have legalized the fastest growing sport in America. Its getting close – keep the faith!