New Yorkers know the politics in this town run dirty sometimes, despite the efforts of decent, well-meaning people in office. We've heard the stonewalling counter arguments, and there's no real basis to any of them. It's enough already. Let's cut through the red tape to bring the sport we love home.
Many of the sports' most impressive and elite athletes already train in our citys' great gyms (http://www.renzogracie.com/). They deserve venues like Madison Square Garden, and they have a HUGE fan base.