MMA Reporter Ariel Helwani Escorted Out of UFC 199 for Breaking Brock Lesnar Return News

– MMA reporter Ariel Helwani posted the following on Twitter, stating that he along with E. Casey Leydon and Esther Lin from MMAfighting.com, were removed from the building at UFC 199. Helwani and MMAfighting.com broke the news of Brock Lesnar returning to the UFC at UFC 200, had their credentials taken, and were told that they were banned from UFC events for life…

I was escorted out of the building by Zuffa staff before the main event. Credential taken away, too. Didn't see Bisping realize his dream.

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 5, 2016

My long-time colleagues @ekc and @allelbows were also escorted out of the building w/ me. Sorry to report no post-fight coverage tonight.

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 5, 2016

I love this sport & this job with all my heart. Did nothing unethical. I reported fight news. That's it. & then told we're banned for life.

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 5, 2016

My teammates and friends @Ekc and @allelbows are the very best at what they do. I wish they didn't have to leave with me. They did nothing.

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 5, 2016

Here's hoping cooler heads prevail. I sincerely love every fighter & fan of this sport. You have helped me realize a dream. Thank you.

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 5, 2016