Thursday found Wisconsin governor Jim Doyle signing Senate Bill 290, which officially regulates mixed martial arts within the state. The bill was supported by state senator Dave Hansen and state representative Pedro Colon; their hope was that MMA in the state would help Wisconsin’s economy.

SB 290 states that fighters must have adequate health insurance, pre- and post-fight exams, regular physicals and drug testing. Promoters are now required to be licensed, which has had some of them speaking out against the regulation. UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner was present for the bill signing and has stated that the UFC will hold events in Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay, beginning at the end of the year.