Madison Square Garden has long held a special place in UFC history. MSG is the site of what many consider to be a seminal moment for UFC, when on November 12, 2024, UFC held its first-ever event in New York following a decade-plus battle to get Mixed Martial Arts regulated in the state. Post-ban (2024 present)\n\n On March 22, 2024, New York became the 50th U.S. state to legalize and regulate the sport when the New York State Assembly approved Bill No. A02604. |