Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise provide immediate reaction to Disney and ESPN's decision not to move forward with the April 18 UFC 249 card by telling Dana White to "stand down" amid safety concerns during the coronavirus outbreak. Can White's reckless ways be justified? Are they motivated by deeper financials concerns with parent company Endeavor? The guys try and make sense of MMA's future and what this decision will mean for fighters and fans alike.

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