“. . .For Longtime Fans Of The Sport, It’s Actually Quite Surreal . . . “

In the video above, ESPN’s mixed martial arts (MMA) reporter Ariel Helwani explains why he thinks UFC being showcased on ESPN’s platforms benefits fans.

The co-host of Ariel & The Bad Guy with MMA analyst Chael Sonnen, Helwani will be present throughout UFC Fight Night on ESPN+, which begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday on ESPN. Learn more about the coverage by visiting ESPN MediaZone.

Jon McLeod produced the video.