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The podcast home of Good Guy / Bad Guy. With new episodes every Monday and Thursday, UFC legends Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen hang out and kick around the hottest topics from across the world of MMA and break down the most important fight cards and storylines.
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Bull$%!# Meter: Jon Jones Done? + Beneil Dariush would finish Islam!
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41:01On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Jon Jones is making big statements about his future and we’re pulling out the Bull$#!@ 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 U…
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"Islam moving up is an act of cowardice" - Chael Sonnen
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34:47On 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…
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Jones vs Cormier at Heavyweight? + The Best Matchup for Islam Is…
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24:06On 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 ou…
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UFC 315 Preview: Belal is the _____ Champion + “Pereira is a Liar!”
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35:06On 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 Shev…
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What Happened to Bo Nickal + Will Cory Sandhagen be Champ in 2025?
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37:38On 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…
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Jon Jones vs Gorilla? + Calling BS on Bo Nickal!
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40:32On 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 figh…
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Poirier vs Holloway 3: Chael has never told a lie! + Joaquin Buckley the Villain?
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38:21On 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 legac…
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Bull$#@t Meter! + FN: Kansas City: Lionheart joins the show
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46:54On 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…
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Is Topuria Trippin’ + Vacating the Middleweight Belt?
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39:16On 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 …
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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 …
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Paddy, we’re sorry! + Ranking the Fighting Nerds
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46:26On 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…
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UFC 314 Preview with Dustin Poirier + 20 years of TUF!
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44:33On 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 …
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Is Volk still that dude? & Paddy + Win = Title Shot?
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38:47On 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 Ch…
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UFC 316 Announced... Suga's Revenge? + Chael has Jon Jones Insight
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36:37On 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 n…
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“It’s a wrap for McGregor!” + DC the fangirl?
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44:15On 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 star…
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BIGGEST UPSET EVERRR! + Jon Jones Still Ducking?
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42:28On 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 thi…
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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 U…
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Is Islam scared of Ilia? + Underappreciated Champs
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39:30On 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…
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The UFC’s New Bad Guy + What's Next for Pereira?
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49:01On 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…
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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 a…
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Pereira’s Ultimate Flex + Good Guy/Bad Guy’s BS Meter!
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45:08On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Did the Champ Alex Pereira just pull the ultimate power move on Magomed Ankalaev ahead of their Light Heavyweight Title Fight at UFC 313? Poatan is putting his money where his mouth is by challenging Ankalaev to a bet where the loser must donate $200k to the charity of the winner’s choice. Plus, is that Bull$#@…
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Henry Cejudo's MASSIVE mistake + Adesanya's next opponent?
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35:50Today, Daniel Cormier & Chael Sonnen recap an action-packed UFC Fight Night from Seattle this past weekend, headlined by the controversial finish between Henry Cejudo & Song Yadong. How should the eye poke have been handled by all parties and where does Cejudo go from here, now a loser of 3 straight since he returned from retirement? In retrospect,…
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BREAKING NEWS! Reaction to massive UFC 314 & UFC 315 fight announcements
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43:08Dana White took to social media on Wednesday night and gave fight fans the news they have been waiting to hear about the UFC 314 and UFC 315 PPV fight cards. Volk vs Lopes…Chandler vs Paddy…Belal vs JDM! DC and Chael take a break from coaching TUF to break down all the big matchups and discuss who could be next for Ilia Topuria now that he will vac…
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Where in the World is Poatan? + Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number
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45:23DC and Chael are back for another episode in the middle of filming TUF Season 33. The guys dive into what their life has been like, living in Vegas and leading their camps. Also, GSP was at the 4 Nations Faceoff this past weekend where 3 fights broke out in 10 seconds, would the guys ever fight on the ice? Jared Cannonier gets back in the win colum…
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DC & Chael got beef! + Dustin Poirier vs ???
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38:42On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…a beef is brewing with DC & Chael as they begin filming Season 33 of The Ultimate Fighter. So, will things come to blows between the opposing coaches? Or will their two current UFC Welterweight Coaches, Colby Covington and Michael Chiesa end up scrapping at the end of the season? Plus, it’s the case of a Legend…
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Is Strickland who he says he is? + Dom Cruz loves Cheeseburgers!
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45:33On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…And Still! Dricus Du Plessis is fresh off his win at UFC 312 against Sean Strickland to retain his Middleweight Title, but did he drop the ball in his post-fight callout? And did Strickland’s mouth write a check his ass couldn’t cash? Find out if the guys believe he’s really who he says he is. Plus, Strawweight…
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Shots Fired at UFC 312 + Trippin’ with Rashad Evans!
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47:25On this episode of Good Guy Bad Guy…take cover because Sean Strickland has a microphone, and no one is safe ahead of his rematch with Middleweight Champ Dricus Du Plessis. Find out what the guys think about the trash talk between the two and how it may play a factor when they step back inside the octagon. Then, is Alex Pereira risking his own caree…
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CM Punk joins the show! + Father time is UNDEFEATED
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54:18On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Did we just witness Father Time catch up to former Middleweight Champ Isreal Adesanya? DC & Chael break down what it’s like to live by the sword and die by the sword. And, what they want next for the Last Stylebender. Then, did MVP’s performance against Shara Bullet prove that his unique fighting style is the h…
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Izzy the Middleweight GOAT? + DC’s a horrible friend
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42:29On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Former Middleweight Champ Israel Adesanya makes the walk to the octagon this weekend in his first non-title fight in 6 years at UFC Saudi Arabia. He faces #5 Nassourdine Imavov and says it doesn’t matter if he loses his next 10 fights because it won’t affect his legacy. So, is the cement already set on the lega…
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Kickin’ it with Jon Jones? + The best MMA Siblings of All Time!
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39:57On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Would DC ever hang out with his nemesis Jon Jones? That’s the question after Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker almost broke the internet when they recently hung out and trained together. The two joined forces ahead of Izzy’s first non-title fight since 2019 this weekend against Nassourdine Imavov in a 5-roun…
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Step aside Jon Jones… Islam Makhachev is the P4P King!
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51:06On today’s episode of Good Guy & Bad Guy, we recap all things UFC 311. Chael says he looks up to Islam while Dana White FINALLY calls Islam the pound-for-pound king… What is left for Islam to accomplish? Can he become the star this is mentor, Khabib, became? Also, it’s time to put some respect on Merab’s name! Following his 1st title defense, did h…
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DC gave Chael's Phone Number to Who? + UFC 311 PREVIEW
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37:23The Good Guy and the Bad Guy are back together at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles for the first pay-per-view of the year. Chael has beef with RC? He explains why. They preview UFC 311 and discuss Khabib's recent comments about retirement for good. What does Islam breaking Khabib's lightweight title defense record do for his legacy? Find out their th…
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On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Could you imagine being the person who has to remove Khabib Nurmagomedov from a flight? The guys react to the incident with the UFC Hall of Famer that has now gone viral. Plus, Coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov has left a legendary legacy in the MMA world. Between Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Umar Nurmagom…
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On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Future Hall of Famer Dominick Cruz joins the show to discuss what could be the final fight of his legendary career February 22nd against Rob Font. So, what does he think about being on the same card as the guy he wanted to fight…Henry Cejudo? Why did he take the fight vs Rob Font, and why is he now deciding to …
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MMA’s Biggest Hypothetical Questions of 2025!
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42:23We’re Baaaaaaaaaaaack! On the very first episode of the new year, the guys are answering some of the biggest hypothetical questions in the MMA world. So, what will happen in 2025? Will Jon Jones get paid $30 Million to fight Tom Aspinall? Will Conor McGregor box Logan Paul, then make his long-awaited UFC return? Will the GOAT Amanda Nunes return fo…
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Who can stop Joaquin Buckley? + What Hulk Hogan taught Chael
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32:44On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…Joaquin Buckley is coming off the biggest win of his career after calming the chaos of Colby Covington and one of the guys believes he could be unbeatable in the Welterweight Division. So, who should be next in line for Buckley? Plus, Chael pulls back the curtain on cornering Covington, throwing in the towel, and…
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Nate Diaz throwing bottles + Asking a girl out?
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43:19On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Alexandre Pantoja is calling out Demetrious Johnson, the Flyweight GOAT following his win against UFC newcomer Kai Asakura. Find out which one of the guys believes we may be witnessing a better version of Mighty Mouse currently ruling the division. Plus, we discuss all the drama surrounding UFC 311. Islam Makha…
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UFC 310 & Rippin’ off toenails with Dominick Cruz
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44:30On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…the final PPV of 2024 is here and future Hall of Famer Dominick Cruz joins the show to break down UFC 310, troll DC, and reveal who he wants to fight next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN, Daniel Cormier, Chael Sonnan
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Jorge Masvidal should… + UFC 310: Top 3 Fights
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41:08On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…The final PPV of the year is almost here and the card for UFC 310 is deep! Can you guess which matchup the guys are most excited to see? Is it Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Ian Machado Garry, Vicente Luque vs Themba Gorimbo, or Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Asakura? DC & Chael lay out their top 3 fights from the card to wrap…
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Jon Jones is NOT in camp!” + Doritos Salad?
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40:45On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…Jon Jones says he’s already back in training camp, but the guys aren’t necessarily believing the hype. Why they feel there’s only one fight to make for the Heavyweight Champ. Plus, after Petr Yan put on a masterclass against Deiveson Figueiredo and called out the Champ Merab Dvalishvili…DC is putting on his match…
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On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, Daniel & Chael continue their conversation around UFC 309, this time focusing on Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler. Even in defeat, Michael Chandler seemed to be victorious... has he reached the point of his career where wins & losses don't matter but just entertaining the fans does? Is Conor McGregor stil…
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Is Jones vs Aspinall The Biggest Fight UFC Can Make?
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36:54On a brand new episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, Daniel Cormier & Chael Sonnen make their case if Jon Jones deserves to be the #1 Pound-For-Pound fighter in the UFC. Following his win, Jones continued to dismiss Tom Aspinall and a potential heavyweight clash... By doing this, is Jones making this fight bigger than it already was? If/When Jones vs Aspina…
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Is Jon Jones Ducking Tom Aspinall? + Finally Chandler’s Moment?
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38:56UFC 309 is finally here! DC and Chael are back talking Jones and Miocic. So has DC seen Jon Jones? Hear why it involves one of them taking a walk. Does Jones dismissing Tom Aspinall taint his legacy? Chael is all in on the new look Stipe, but can he get it done against the greatest to ever do it? See what Chael has to say. Michael Chandler returns …
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GOAT vs GOAT + Fortune Cookies Chronicles
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40:28On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…It’s the clash of the GOATS when Jon Jones defends his Heavyweight Title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. DC and Chael have some experience sharing the octagon with them -- so, who is the most dangerous wrestler, who could gas out first, and who has more to lose with a loss? It’s a unique perspective you can’t …
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Cutting Weight Sucks! + DC vs Derrick Lewis
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37:16On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…Max Holloway says he’s officially done at Featherweight and is starting a new chapter at 155 in the Lightweight division. So, is the Blessed One’s weight cut the culprit for hanging it up at 145lbs? Find out when DC & Chael knew it was time for them to stop the weight cuts and move up divisions for good. Then, De…
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Ilia Topuria or Alex Pereira? + The scariest dude in the UFC is…
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39:25On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Did Ilia Topuria just cement himself as the Fighter of the Year after knocking out Max Holloway, one of the greatest Featherweights of all time? Or is Alex Pereira still at the top of that list? Plus, find out if DC & Chael fall victim to recency bias when it comes to the conversation of the greatest and most p…
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UFC 308: One Punch Away from Ending an Era?
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33:35On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…He’s undefeated, confident, and even smells good according to DC, but is he one punch away from ending an era in the Featherweight division? The guy’s debate whether a win for the newly crowned Champ Ilia Topuria against Max Holloway at UFC 308 could determine whether Holloway’s best days are behind him. Plus, …
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“Alex Pereira is the Best Heavyweight in MMA”
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38:55On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Who is the best Heavyweight in MMA? After Francis Ngannou’s impressive finish over Renan Ferreira some are crowning him King of the division. But do the guys agree? Find out why one of them says a guy who’s never fought at Heavyweight is hands down the best in that weight class. Then, Featherweight Champ Ilia T…
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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 …
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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, head…
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