“Lorenzo (Fertitta) just put a bullet in your head. Your career is over.” ESPN’s Ariel Helwani tells Stephen Brunt how he felt when the UFC’s Dana White said that to him. It’s part of a wide-ranging discussion that explores Helwani’s love for MMA and its history, his big break in journalism, his career covering the sport, and much more.

This episode was produced by Amil Delic and Ryan Walsh. [Special thanks to Trevor Snell from SN Media Operations]

Audio Credits: AOL, CBS, Fox Sports Net, In Depth with Graham Bensinger, SB Nation, SEG Sports, Sportsnet, The Joe Rogan Experience and UFC.

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