On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Ilia Topuria is the new King of the Lightweight division after flatlining Charles Oliveira for the vacant title at UFC 317. So, are we witnessing the greatest rise in MMA History? Then, Paddy Pimblett ends the night as the frontrunner to get the next shot at Topuria but the fight may never happen according to one of our guys. Plus, if Topuria fought Conor McGregor in his prime who’d win? You do NOT want to miss who both DC & Chael believe would come out ...
Jun 30, 2025•52 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…It’s a UFC X takeover for International Fight Week! DC & Chael are answering some wild questions from the best fans on the planet. Plus, find out if the crowd believes Jon Jones ducked Tom Aspinall. And Anthony “Lionheart” Smith stops by to join the fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2025•47 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…You guessed it, we’re talking about Jon Jones and his surprise retirement! But one of the guys is revealing a change of heart on the legacy their dear friend is leaving behind. So, is it DC or Chael? Then, there’s a new Undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion and his name is Tom Aspinall. Find out the one name both fellas agree should NOT be first to fight him! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 23, 2025•41 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Will there be a bludgeoning during the Fight Night in Baku between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr.? One of the guys believe so. Then, Justin Gaethje revealed his dream UFC Main Event would be a 4-way Death Match between Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier, Islam Makhachev and himself. So, who would the Bad Guy choose to be in his Ultimate Death Match? You do NOT want to miss the 4 names on his list! And we’re playing “Two Truth’s and a Lie.” But can you guess ...
Jun 19, 2025•29 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…The Nigerian Nightmare is baaaaaaaack! Former Welterweight Champ Kamaru Usman put on a clinic against Joaquin Buckley in front of a sold-out crowd in Atlanta, GA. So, why are the guys praising Buckley and what do they think about Usman calling out the winner of Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev? Then, they’re putting on their Matchmaking hats and choosing who’s next for who in the Welterweight Division. And, Featherweight Champ Alexander Volkanovski is...
Jun 16, 2025•39 min
On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…Former Welterweight Champ Kamaru Usman joins the show ahead of his fight against Joaquin Buckley. So, what does the Nigerian Nightmare think about Buckley fanboying during their faceoff and what’s the first thing he thinks of when he hears the name Colby Covington? Then, DC & Chael discuss the possible retirement of Justin Gaethje if he doesn’t get the next shot at the Lightweight Title. Plus, is Merab Dvalishvili the Bantamweight GOAT? And, DC gives an up...
Jun 12, 2025•36 min
On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…It’s official, the GOAT is baaaaaack! Former UFC two-time Champ Amanda Nunes is coming out of retirement to fight the newly crowned Women’s Bantamweight Queen Kayla Harrison. So, is this the biggest fight in Women’s MMA history? Plus, Dana White confirmed Jon Jones has agreed to fight Tom Aspinall, but no date was set, and no contract was signed. Don’t miss the guy’s reaction to the news or DC’s clapback to Jones’ online trolling. And, Merab Dvalishvili proved...
Jun 09, 2025•31 min
On today’s episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, Daniel Cornier & Chael Sonnen dive into UFC 316 and the two bantamweight title fights that headline the card. In the main event, as Sean looks to reclaim his title in the rematch, has he does enough to match up with Merab? Or is Merab simply just too good for anyone in the division right now? And in the co main event… is the champion being disrespected being a +500 underdog!? Can Kayla make 135lbs, a weight we have yet to see her make in the UFC care...
Jun 06, 2025•34 min
On today's episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, Interim Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall joins the show for an exclusive interview. He touches on what has been going on behind the scenes in regards to his potential Jon Jones fight and why he believes that Jon Jones is retired. DC & Chael try to decipher who Tom will be fighting next as the champ said "I have my next fight and location ready". Also, Daniel gives a peak behind the curtain as to what was going on in the moment that Maycee Barber did...
Jun 02, 2025•40 min
On today's episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, Daniel Cormier & Chael Sonnen recap the 1st episode of the new TUF season, and how the bad guy already has one leg up on the good guy. Then, on the heels of Tom Aspinall's "big announcement", when is trolling too much for these fighters? Can it get to a point where it will turn fans off? Has it gotten to the point where Jon Jones needs to be stripped of his heavyweight title and if not, should Tom Aspinall go ahead and defend his interim championship...
May 29, 2025•36 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Jon Jones is making big statements about his future and we’re pulling out the Bull$#!@ Meter to see if DC & Chael are calling BS! Plus, you do NOT want to miss the other hot topics on the Bull$#!@ Meter like Beneil Dariush claiming he would have finished Islam Makhachev if given the shot at UFC 311. Then, the UFC is bringing the heat this Summer with some stacked matchups. But which fight is bringing the most heat? Is it Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira?...
May 22, 2025•41 min
On today's episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, Daniel Cormier & Chael Sonnen dive into the big fight announcements that Dana White announced last week, but first and foremost, the stripping of Islam Makhachev of the lightweight title. What does this say about the landscape of the lightweight division as well as is this a sign the era of “champ-champ’ is over? Chael P has some strong words for Islam that you won’t want to miss! Then, with the lightweight title vacant, in steps Ilia Topuria to take...
May 19, 2025•35 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Will Islam Makhachev be the next Double Champ? Jack Della Maddalena’s impressive win over Belal Muhammad for the Welterweight strap has Islam talking about becoming Double Champ. But is the matchup vs JDM better than Islam vs Ilia Topuria? Then, Jon Jones is back on his BS calling out DC at Heavyweight. Find out what the Good Guy has to say in response to Jones saying he’d beat him worst at Heavyweight than he did at Light Heavyweight. Then, it’s one more fo...
May 13, 2025•24 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Belal is the ___________ Champion. Chael & DC are filling in the blank when it comes to the type of Champ they believe Belal Muhammad is ahead of his first title defense against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in Montreal. Plus, the Bad Guy is giving some interesting advice to the Flyweight Champ Valentina Shevchenko as she prepares for Manon Fiorot in the co main event. Then, what will Monday’s headline be when UFC 315 is all said and done? And former L...
May 08, 2025•35 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…is Bo Nickal overrated? Well, some are calling Reinier de Ridder the Conductor this morning after he put a stop to the Bo Nickal hype train in Des Moines, Iowa. Find out whether DC & Chael agree on Bo being overrated or RDR being underestimated. Plus, will Cory Sandhagen become the Bantamweight Champ in 2025? It’s a question deserving of a hot take after Sandhagen called for the next title shot after beating former Flyweight Champ Deiveson Figueiredo. Th...
May 05, 2025•38 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…We answer the question EVERYONE wants to know, how many Jon Joneses would it take to beat one Silverback Gorilla? Let’s just say…DC & Chael do NOT agree on how many it would take! Plus, it’s official! Tom Aspinall is now the longest reigning Interim Champion in UFC History. So, should he shift his focus to fighting a different opponent and should Jon Jones be stripped of his Heavyweight Title? You do NOT want to miss the Bad Guy’s hot take! Then, Saturda...
May 01, 2025•41 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…it’s “one more for the Bad Guy” when it comes to breaking fight news! Dana White confirmed Chael’s bombshell that Dustin Poirier’s final walk to the octagon will be in his home state of Louisiana against Max Holloway for the BMF Title. So, what does the matchup and fight location say about Poirier and his legacy? Plus, former Welterweight King Kamaru Usman is taking on Joaquin Buckley in Atlanta, and the guys weigh in on Buckley being called a Villain. Then,...
Apr 28, 2025•38 min
On this episode of Good Guy Bad Guy…The Bull$#@t Meter is back for the hottest topics in the world of MMA! Find out if DC is calling BS on Chael’s latest fight news of Islam Makhachev vs Justin Gaethje, and his recent change of heart on Tom Aspinall’s next opponent. Then, a big Fight Night in Kansas City is on tap for UFC fans and Light Heavyweight Anthony “Lionheart” Smith joins the show ahead of his final walk to the octagon! Plus, in the Main Event Ian Machado Garry is taking on one of the Fi...
Apr 24, 2025•47 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Ilia Topuria almost broke the internet when he recently sat down with Joe Rogan and went in about his move to the Lightweight division. Find out what the guys think about Topuria saying he won’t fight unless it’s against the Champ Islam Mahakchev. Plus, could there be an interim Middleweight title fight in the near future? After injury reports surrounding Middleweight Champ Dricus Du Plessis, shock waves are being sent throughout the division leaving many to...
Apr 21, 2025•39 min
On this Special Edition of Good Guy / Bad Guy…it’s a WrestleMania Takeover!! The biggest WWE Superstars are hanging with DC & Chael on the Main Stage at WWE World in Las Vegas ahead of WrestleMania 41. WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Liv Morgan joins the show, and you do NOT want to miss the moment the guys bring the Champ to tears. Plus, Pénta, one of the best Luchador’s in the game, hits the Good Guy / Bad Guy stage! He’s breaking down what’s to come in his first WrestleMania appearance and ...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 6 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…do all the Paddy the Baddy doubters owe him an apology? Well, his dominant win over Iron Michael Chandler at UFC 314 has some legendary fighters issuing an apology for doubting his skills. So, who’s next for Pimblett and does he have the juice to reach Conor McGregor Superstardom? Then, “Alexander the Great” or “Alexander the Greatest Featherweight of all time”? The guy’s break down whether his big win over Diego Lopes for the Featherweight Title solidifies ...
Apr 14, 2025•46 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Future UFC Hall of Famer Dustin Poirier joins DC & Chael live in Miami to break down all the action of UFC 314! So, is Alexander Volkanovski the Featherweight GOAT with or without a win over Diego Lopes? Does Dustin really think Michael Chandler is a cheater? Plus, Dustin answers the question everyone wants to know…Would he rather be stuck on a deserted island with Conor McGregor or Michael Chandler? And, this week in MMA history marks 20 years since The...
Apr 10, 2025•45 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Is Alexander Volkanovski still that dude? Well, he’ll have the chance to prove it at UFC 314 in Miami for the Interim Featherweight Title against the exciting up and comer Diego Lopes. Could Diego’s first 5-round fight play a key role in the outcome? Then, will the Paddy the Baddy hype train end with Michael Chandler in the Co Main Event or could a win get him a shot at the title next? Plus, who has the most pressure at UFC 314? It’s a question that DC &...
Apr 07, 2025•39 min
On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, Daniel Cormier & Chael Sonnen dive into the recent fight announcements made by Dana White, surrounding UFC 316 on June 7th in Newark, NJ. Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O'Malley 2 headlines the event while Julianna Pena vs Kayla Harrison sits as the co-main event. How can Sean's camp ensure that the rematch does not go the same way the first fight went? DC provides a unique move that Suga can make to help with his wrestling ahead of June 7. Plus, why does C...
Apr 03, 2025•37 min
On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…Is it finally over for Conor McGregor in the UFC? That’s the message from the Notorious one himself who revealed he’s happy with what he’s done in his MMA career and that the people of Ireland are now his focus. So, has DC finally come to terms that we will never see McGregor return to the octagon? Plus, the stars were out in Mexico City for its UFC Fight Night! From Brandon Moreno’s win over Steve Erceg, DC fangirling over one of Mexico’s biggest stars to Ale...
Mar 31, 2025•44 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…DC & Chael are still in shock at what’s being considered the biggest upset in NCAA Wrestling History! DC was on the call for the Championships and is reliving the epic moment when Olympic Gold Medalist Gable Stevenson was dethroned by Wyatt Hendrickson in a wild Heavyweight title clash. Find out if the guys think MMA is next for Stevenson following his loss. Plus, Sean Brady just put Philly on the map and the entire Welterweight division on notice after ...
Mar 24, 2025•42 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Tom Aspinall’s father is calling for Jon Jones to vacate the Heavyweight title after reports that he wants six months to prepare for the title fight once the contracts are signed. The guys weigh in on what they’d do if they were in Aspinall’s shoes as the interim Champ. Then, this week in MMA History it was a UFC Fight Night in London for the books! We look back at UFC Fight Night 204: Volkov vs Aspinall in 2022 where a record nine performance bonuses went t...
Mar 19, 2025•38 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Is Islam Makhachev duckin’ Ilia Topuria? Does Topuria deserve an immediate title shot in the Lightweight division after vacating his Featherweight belt? Find out which matchups the guys want to see next at 155lbs. Plus, there’s a new group of Champs in the UFC with a combined record of 53-0-1 that some fans are calling boring. The guys discuss why they believe this new era of title holders are underappreciated. Then, the UFC is coming to Iowa! And the Bad Gu...
Mar 17, 2025•40 min
On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…There’s a new Champ in the Light Heavyweight division and his name is Big Ank? That’s what Magomed Ankalaev wants to be known as after silencing doubters with a Unanimous Decision win over Alex Pereira at UFC 313. But do the guys want to see an immediate rematch? And Ankalaev is taking shots at EVERYONE! And he’s doing it like a seasoned pro. Find out if the Bad Guy himself believes Ankalaev could be the UFC’s new Bad Guy? Plus, Justin Gaethje is baaaaack afte...
Mar 10, 2025•49 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…We celebrate one year of Good Guy/Bad Guy! After 365 (ish) days it’s no secret that the Bad Guy may mispronounce the names of fighters from time to time, so we’re putting him on the spot with a fun game you do NOT want to miss! Plus, UFC 313 is almost here and there’s a lot of questions surrounding the highly anticipated main event between Light Heavyweight Champ Alex Pereira and #1 contender Magomed Ankalaev. So, is the trash talk real? What if the fight go...
Mar 06, 2025•35 min
