The Senate will again consider legislation that would legalize mixed-martial arts in New York — a proposal that its supporters say will increase revenue for the cash-strapped state.

Opponents of the measure, including some Republicans, say the sport is far too dangerous and brutal to be licensed in New York.

The measure passed the Senate in 2010, but failed to gain traction in the Assembly.

Still, the effort to legalize and license the sport in New York has a strong and vocal following. In a blog post late Sunday, the Coalition to Legalize Mixed Martial Arts In New York urged supporters to call their legislators in support of the bill.

From the bill memo:

Thirty-one states currently allow mixed marital arts and the NYSAC needs to be properly empowered to maintain both the dignity of the sport and the best interest of the safety and welfare of the professional combative sports participants

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