NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Mixed Martial Arts is getting more and more popular and now it's legal in Tennessee.

Gov. Phil Bredesen on Tuesday signed a bill that will pave the way for professional matches to be held in the state.

Until now, it was only legal to train in Tennessee.

One local gym is looking to hold large tournaments in front of 2,000 people as early as the fall. But first, the state has to set up a commission to regulate the fights.

"It was definitely a hurry up and wait. We pushed, we pushed, we pushed. We spearheaded this whole campaign to get this passed and now it's like, ‘Yes you're allowed but we don't really know what you're allowed to do yet,’” said Nashville MMA representative Jamie Bryant.

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