DC & Chael are back with another full show and the guys are talking retirement. The boss says Dustin shouldn’t retire and hear why the guys never thought he would in the first place. We play matchmaker for Dustin and you’d be surprised to hear who they think is next. "Cowboy" Cerrone says he is coming out of retirement…the guys react to seeing his return. One may be a familiar opponent. Lastly, Francis Ngannou makes his return to the octagon this weekend as he takes on Renan Ferreira at the Batt...
Oct 17, 2024•44 min
Did Dan Hooker just hit the ultimate MMA jackpot?? On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, DC & Chael dive into the recent Conor McGregor call out of Dan Hooker. Even if this fight does not end up happening, what does this do for Hooker's future aspirations for a massive fight. Plus, Dana White finally announced UFC 310, the final PPV of 2024, headlined by Belal Muhammad vs Shavkat Rakhmonov... Is this the best vs best in the welterweight division? Also on that card is the return of Nick Diaz, b...
Oct 14, 2024•36 min
On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, DC & Chael dive into the war of words between Ilia Topuria & Max Holloway ahead of their featherweight title fight at UFC 308. Did the guys think that either fighter got a leg up on each other during their sit-down? Do the oddsmakers have this fight right, should Holloway be the underdog? Also, what did Chael have to say when he found out that Jake Paul said he would be able to stand with Alex Pereira in a boxing match? And, DC encounters a foe from his pa...
Oct 10, 2024•34 min
On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, DC & Chael dive into just how big of a star is Alex Pereira. One of the guys believe Pereira is on the same level as Dwyane "The Rock" Johnson! Is it too soon to be placing Poatan in the G.O.A.T conversation of not only light heavyweights, but in UFC history? Will it be middleweight, light heavyweight or heavyweight next for the reigning champion? Plus, Julianna Pena regained her bantamweight title, but proceeded to butcher her opportunity on the microphon...
Oct 07, 2024•39 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…the fellas are on the road in Salt Lake City, Utah where we’ve seen CRAZY Championship knockouts the past two years! So, will history repeat itself in the UFC 307 main event between Light Heavyweight Champ Alex Pereira and Khalil Roundtree Jr.? One of the guys is doubling down on his hot take that Roundtree Jr. will knockout Pereira. Plus, there’s a 4-way tournament going down on the main card in the Women’s Bantamweight division where the winners will likel...
Oct 03, 2024•39 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Flippin’ birds in Paris & becoming the Bad Guy. That’s what Bryan “The Butcher” Battle just did during the Fight Night in France, and it was something special to witness! Chael, the Bad Guy himself takes you inside the mind of one of the best heels MMA has ever seen. Plus, did we just witness the Knockout of the Year? Then, Chael bought a book because Renato Moicano told him too! And, UFC 307 is just days away and Alex Pereira and Khalil Roundtree Jr. are at...
Sep 30, 2024•50 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Remember what Conor McGregor did 10 years ago this week? Well, the guys are taking a stroll down memory lane to 2014 before McGregor’s fame when he fought Dustin Poirier for the first time and won via KO/TKO. What they remember most about the rise of McGregor and will we ever see him knock out anyone again? Then, we’re taking you back 12 years when Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson cemented his name in history as the very first UFC Flyweight Champion. And, i...
Sep 23, 2024•56 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…It’s official! Jon Jones will take on Stipe Miocic for the Heavyweight Title at Madison Square Garden this November. But this could likely be the last fight for both fighters. Does that mean they’re afraid to lose to Interim Heavyweight Champ Tom Aspinall? Well, one of our guys seem to believe so. Plus, Dana White drops a bombshell that Charles Oliveira is next for Michael Chandler and NOT Conor McGregor. Is this a smart move for Michael Chandler and is it a...
Sep 19, 2024•38 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Did we just witness the biggest moment in MMA history? All eyes were on the sporting phenomenon known as Noche UFC at Sphere and DC & Chael are pulling back the curtain on its mesmerizing production with a glimpse of what it was like being part of the once in a lifetime event. And with some of the biggest names in Boxing choosing to be at Noche UFC instead of the Canelo Alvarez fight, has MMA officially surpassed Boxing? Plus, there’s a new name at the top o...
Sep 16, 2024•45 min
It’s finally here! UFC 306 NOCHE UFC is finally upon us and Chael and DC are inside sphere to break it all down. DC and Chael discuss the magnitude of this event the UFC is putting on at sphere. What will the atmosphere be like Saturday night? And Dana White said he’s leaving easter eggs inside the movie that will air during the event and one lucky viewer will get $25,000. What are the guys’ thoughts on that? Plus, what does it mean for Sean O’Malley to headline this once in a lifetime event and...
Sep 12, 2024•27 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…UFC Noche at Sphere is almost here and we’re breaking down the Main Event between Bantamweight Champ Sean O’Malley and Merah Dvalishvili, a sharp shooting sniper on the feet vs an elite grappler. It’s a matchup similar to that of Chael vs Anderson Silva and the Bad Guy himself is giving you unique insight on the fear, anxiety, and preparation taking on a dangerous striker like the Spider. Plus, find out what DC & Chael believe we’re going to see when Brian O...
Sep 09, 2024•36 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Throwing back beers, taco tours and dancing in Mexico? Is Merab Dvalishvili trolling us with his social media antics or is he really about that life days out from his first title fight against Sean O’Malley at Sphere? DC shares a never before told story of him “drinking” the night before his last wrestling match that you do NOT want to miss. Plus, Alex Pereira says he wants to go back down to Middleweight one more time to fight Dricus DuPlessis for the belt....
Sep 05, 2024•42 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…From callout to title shot? First, Caio Borralho called out #5 ranked Middleweight Jared Cannonier when he wasn’t even in the top 10. Then, he got the fight, beat him, and called out the Champ Dricus Du Plessis! Now, the leader of the Fighting Nerds could soon see himself at the top of the Middleweight Food Chain fighting for the title. DC & Chael are breaking down the importance of the callout and revealing the worst callouts of their careers! Plus, the UFC...
Aug 26, 2024•42 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…They say “you don’t have to post everything on social media.” (especially when it’s a fresh cut you suffered just a few weeks out from a title fight) Well, Bantamweight Champ Sean O’Malley may have an advantage over Merab Dvalishvili after “The Machine” took to his socials to show off a fresh cut over his eyebrow. So, what does it mean for their upcoming fight at UFC Noche going down at Sphere? Plus, there’s a new Light Heavyweight title contender and his na...
Aug 22, 2024•38 min
On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, DC + Chael wants everyone to know that it is time to put respect on Dricus Du Plessis' name following a 3rd straight win over a former champion. Will Sean Strickland be next for DDP or should he move up to 205 and challenge the reigning LHW champion, Alex Pereira? Plus, facing his first losing streak in the UFC, what lies ahead for Israel Adesanya? Also, Dan Hooker has rejuvenated his career and has now cemented himself as a top 5 contender in a stacked li...
Aug 19, 2024•41 min
On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy... Bad Blood reigns supreme! With UFC 305 this weekend, DC & Chael dive into the bad blood between middleweight champion Driscus Du Plessis and title challenger Israel Adesanya. How will the animosity impact this fight, and does this fight mean more than just winning the championship? Also, with Adesanya finally taking some time away from the sport, will we see the best version of the last stylebender this Saturday? Plus, what is at stake for both Dan Hooker &...
Aug 13, 2024•40 min
On this episode of of Good Guy/Bad Guy, DC & Chael discuss if there needs to be an interim lightweight title fight with Islam Makhachev injured. Islam injured means he will not headline the UFC PPV in abu dhabi, so that opened the door for a new main event.... Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway for the featherweight championship. Do the odds maker have this right, should Ilia be a favorite over the reigning BMF champion? Plus, with Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev getting re booked for UFC 308, is ...
Aug 08, 2024•51 min
On a new episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, Daniel Cormier & Chael Sonnen discuss just how good is Umar Nurmagomedov following his win over #2 bantamweight in the world, Cory Sandhagen. Is Umar next in line to follow in the footsteps of his older cousin, Khabib, and be a dominant champion in the UFC? How would Umar fair vs current champion Sean O'Malley or Merab Dvalishvili? Plus, Sharaputdin Magomedov continued his undefeated run in the UFC... where does Chael think his ceiling could be? And, as Tony...
Aug 05, 2024•40 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…We turn our attention to the Fight Night in Abu Dhabi headlined by Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov. With a loss, could this be the last run at the Bantamweight title for Sandhagen? And is Umar the next great Nurmagomedov? Then, Nick Diaz and Vicente Luque were scheduled to fight in Abu Dhabi but the fight was scrapped. So, will we ever see the Diaz brothers fight again in the UFC? Plus, Tony Ferguson is going into his fight against Michael Chiesa at the...
Aug 01, 2024•29 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…UFC 304 delivered us an “And New…” & a “And Still”! First, Tom Aspinall successfully defended his Interim Heavyweight Belt with a quick finish over Curtis Blaydes. And he’s proposing a Four-man Heavyweight tournament between himself, Alex Pereira, Stipe Miocic, and Jon Jones to decide who the best Heavyweight in the world really is. Then, Belal Muhammad topped off the night by silencing UK fans when he dethroned Leon “Rocky” Edwards for the Welterweight Titl...
Jul 29, 2024•45 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…it’s all about UFC 304 in Manchester, England and we’re rolling out the red carpet for the reigning Welterweight Champ Leon “Rocky” Edwards! Find out what he’s saying about the so-called “beef” with Belal Muhammad ahead of their long-awaited rematch and if he did in fact kick Ian Garry out of his gym. And, the guys are going 5 Rounds on the hottest topics surrounding UFC 304 like, is it time for folks to stop calling Paddy the Baddy, “Paddy the Fatty” when h...
Jul 24, 2024•23 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, Chama! UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira accepts Jake Paul’s callout to throw down inside a Boxing ring. So, what do DC & Chael think about Jake calling out UFC’s fastest rising star and would Dana White even entertain the idea? Plus, UFC 304 is just days away and two UK Champs are headlining the card in Manchester, England! Is this the Golden Era of UK MMA? Then, ESPN just released its list for the Top 10 Male MMA Fighters of the 21st Century. Fi...
Jul 22, 2024•37 min
On today’s episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Newly released audio from inside the octagon in the iconic fight between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov is shedding light on the beef between the two! You do NOT want to miss DC & Chael relive the bad blood. Plus, should MMA bring back rules like kicking and kneeing an opponent while they’re down? Who’s the most overrated fighter in MMA? The guys break down the hottest topics ESPN’s MMA Insiders just weighed in on. And it’s matchmaking time for so...
Jul 18, 2024•31 min
On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, DC & Chael react to McGregor's latest tweet indicating that his fight with Michael Chandler is a go for 2024... Do the guys actual believe we see this fight by the end of the year? We are 2 months away from Noche UFC at the Sphere in Las Vegas... just how big of an event is this going to be for the UFC and who does Chael want to see step up at fight at UFC 306? Plus, following her win over the weekend, Thug Rose Namajunas called for a title shot and one of...
Jul 15, 2024•34 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…DC & Chael are making some bold predictions for the rest of 2024! You do NOT want to miss who they think will upset a UFC Champ by the end of the year or what Michael Chandler will finally do when it’s all said and done! Then, it’s been 3 years since Conor McGregor broke his leg at UFC 264 against Dustin Poirier and the guys are reminiscing on what happened and why the injury may have been the best move for McGregor’s legacy. Plus, a look ahead to what will ...
Jul 11, 2024•45 min
Grab your popcorn because DC & Chael are rolling out the red carpet and handing out hardware for the best of the best, with their inaugural Mid-Year Awards! Find out who’s taking home the Awards for Best Submission, Best Male Fighter, Best K.O., and more! Then, Nate Diaz gets his hand raised in the BMF Boxing rematch vs Jorge Masvidal and decided to call out EVERYONE! So, what do the Good Guy and Bad Guy think about Diaz having his eyes set on a UFC Title? Plus, you do not want to miss the guy’s...
Jul 08, 2024•44 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Light Heavyweight Champ Alex Pereira has shocked the world again with his KO win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303. So, what’s next for Poatan? Should it be a shot at the Heavyweight Title? Plus, Michael Chandler is still all in on facing Conor McGregor later this year. But has his dedication to fight Conor turned into wishful thinking at this point? Will McGregor ever return to the octagon? And Dustin Poirier is hinting at a return for one final fight. Find ou...
Jul 01, 2024•38 min
Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen recap the HOF ceremony, talk a little UFC 303, and answer questions from fans live at UFC X. Oh, and the Diamond Dustin Poirier stops by for a visit as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 28, 2024•47 min
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…A broken toe? That’s the reason Conor McGregor says he pulled out of UFC 303. So, do the guys think that’s an injury worth canceling an International Fight Week Main Event over? Plus, Robert Whittaker is fresh off a KO win over Ikram Aliskerov and he’s got a few names on his hit list. DC & Chael are laying out what they think should be next for Bobby Knuckles. And we’re going 5 Rounds on the hottest topics surrounding UFC 303. Learn more about your ad choice...
Jun 24, 2024•37 min
On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, Daniel & Chael dive into Robert Whittaker's high-risk fight against late notice fill in, Ikram Aliskerov. Does a win for Robert Whittaker solidify him another shot at the UFC middleweight title? If he does face defeat, where does this leave the former champion? Plus, Bo Nickal said he missed a call from the UFC to fill in vs Whittaker... would that have been too much too soon for the big-time prospect? And, with Alex Pereira once again stepping up to main ...
Jun 20, 2024•27 min
