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UFC targeting Fenway Park for 2010 Boston debut UFC President Dana White mentioned the historic and beloved Fenway Park as A possible venue for the promotion’s anticipated Boston debut in mid to late 2010. White made the surprise announcement at the UFC 101 post-fight press conference during the early morning hours of Aug. 9. A bill to legalize mixed martial arts in Massachusetts recently cleared its latest hurdle in the legislative process after breezing through the State Senate by a vote of 34-1. The bill now heads to the House Ways and Means Committee for additional consideration before arriving at the desk of Governor Deval Patrick for his signature. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) officials stormed Massachusetts earlier this year, attempting to convince lawmakers in the “Bay State” that mixed martial arts regulation is good for them and the state economy … to the tune of $12.3 million in just one weekend. The latest dog and pony show appeared to have done the trick during a State House hearing held back in April. If all goes according to plan, the promotion is hoping to stage a major pay-per-view (PPV) event at some point in 2010. Boston’s TD Banknorth Garden is also under consideration to host the planned event.

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