Good Guy / Bad Guy

Good Guy / Bad Guy

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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June 30, 2025 51 mins
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...
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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
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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. V...
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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 li...
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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 Welterw...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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, sho...
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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 br...
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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, wit...
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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 Hea...
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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’...
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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...
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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? ...
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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 Atlant...
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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! Plu...
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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, s...
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April 18, 2025 66 mins
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 ...
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