

Good Guy / Bad Guy
ESPN, Daniel Cormier, Chael Sonnan
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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Dec 1, 2025 • 31min
UFC 323 Preview + Michael Chandler needs to chill out!
On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…Does size really matter? That’s the question when it comes to the two title fights at UFC 323. And find out what the guys think about Merab Dvalishvili cutting weight and defending his Bantamweight Title for the fourth time in 2025. Then, is it too soon to debate Alexandre Pantoja being the Flyweight GOAT over Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson? Plus, someone believes Joshua Van should be scared of Pantoja as he gets his first crack at the title. And the Good Guy & Bad Guy are keeping it real about Michael Chandler on the wrestling scene and begging him to chill on the callouts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 2025 • 38min
Topuria & Islam's next opponent will be... + Dirty Dom Mysterio joins GGBG
On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, Daniel & Chael recap a loaded fight night from Qatar this past weekend that saw two contenders rise to the top. First, did Arman Tsarukyan do enough to officially cement himself as Ilia Topuria's next opponent for the lightweight championship? If not Arman, then who... and if not Arman, than what else does Arman need to do to finally get a crack at the title? In the co main event, Ian Machado Garry reigned victorious over Belal Muhammad and called for a shot at Islam Makhachev for his first title defense of the welterweight crown. There are a ton of contenders vying for the shot at the champion, so no better time for DC to break out his match-making skills. Then, ahead of WWE Survivor Series this saturday, "Dirty" Dom Mysterio joins the show as he gets ready to seek revenge on John Cena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 2025 • 42min
Did Islam surpass Khabib? + GOAT Talk!
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Islam Makhachev is now part of the exclusive “Double Champ” club after moving up to 170lbs and dominating Jack Della Maddalena for the Welterweight title at UFC 322. But did he surpass his mentor and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov as one of the GOAT’s? Find out if DC is changing his Mt. Rushmore. Plus, the guys are naming a Welterweight who could beat Islam…or are they? Then, Valentina Shevchenko put on a clinic against Zhang Weili to retain her Flyweight belt, but should she be called the greatest woman to ever step foot inside a UFC octagon? Plus, you do NOT wanna miss what DC & Chael are saying about Michael Morales, Carlos Prates, Benoit St. Denis calling out Max Holloway for the BMF strap and Bo Nickal’s insane KO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 2025 • 41min
UFC 322: New York Takeover + DC & Chael Get a Grip?
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…DC & Chael are taking over the Big Apple ahead of UFC 322! Islam Makhachev has vacated his Lightweight title in hopes of getting the belt currently held by Welterweight Champ Jack Della Maddalena. But is the risk worth the reward? Does he surpass Khabib Nurmagomedov with a win? ESPN tested Islam’s recorded grip strength and it was higher than Light Heavyweight Champ Alex Pereira’s. So, were putting the guys to the test! Can you guess who has the stronger grip? Plus, a Super Fight is upon us when the #1 Women’s Pound-4-Pound takes on the #2. Is Valentina Shevchenko vs Zhang Weili the greatest Women’s fight of all time? Then, this week in MMA history the original Double Champ, Conor McGregor made history at Madison Square Garden becoming the 1st fighter to hold titles in two divisions simultaneously. But have we seen the last of the Champ-Champ era? And, you do NOT want to miss which UFC 322 fighters the guys believe need to spend 2-3 years in Dagestan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 3, 2025 • 41min
Creatine Islam! + Eye Pokes & Fixed Fights?
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Back-to-back weekends of main event eye pokes and this time Tom Aspinall’s teammate was the culprit! Ante Delija is all the talk after he poked Waldo Cortes-Acosta in the eye and then immediately got knocked out after Cortes-Acosta decided to continue! Then, there’s a betting scandal in the UFC and DC had a front row seat to witness all the action. Hear what he says really happened when Isaac Dulgarian got submitted in the very first round. And, ESPN’s MMA Betting Guy Ian Parker joins the show to break down all the ins and outs of how the betting fallout went down! Plus, who has the greatest potential to be the next American born UFC Champion? “Gable Steveson!” Find out which of the guys is making that statement. Finally, Islam Makhachev is less than two weeks away from fighting for the Welterweight title at UFC 322 and his new use of creatine is making headlines! You do NOT want to miss what the Good Guy and Bad Guy are saying about it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2025 • 33min
The Real Bad Guy is…Tom Aspinall’s Dad? + Beating up your Teammate!
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Move over Chael because the real Bad Guy is the father of the UFC Heavyweight Champ of the world, Tom Aspinall? Andy Aspinall is ruffling some feathers, speaking out about Tom’s injury, not re-signing with the UFC, and plans to take his talents to the Boxing ring next! Then, would you fight your teammate on the world’s biggest stage? Well, it could be a decision Tom may have to make if Ante Delija wins this weekend and keeps climbing the ranks. Tom says he won’t fight him but what do the guys think? And, this week in MMA history, 100 years ago the very first Gracie gym opened its doors. We take a trip down memory lane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 2025 • 34min
Chael doubles down on Aspinall Hot Take! + Jones vs Pereira = Biggest HW Fight of All Time?
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…The Bad Guy is doubling down on his now viral comments that Tom Aspinall should have continued fighting after being poked in the eyes by Cyril Gane. But does DC agree with the hot take that ruffled feathers across the MMA community? Then, there’s a new Women’s Strawweight Champion of the world and her name is Mackenzie Dern! DC breaks down his heartfelt moment with Dern and her daughter that gave fight fans all the feels. Plus, is she making the right move calling for the likes of Tatiana Suarez or Zhang Weili as her next opponent? And, Jon Jones says he’s down to fight Alex Pereira at the White House. Find out if the guys believe this could be the biggest Heavyweight title fight in UFC History. Their answer may surprise you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 2025 • 40min
UFC 321: The Greatest Heavyweight is… + Throwing in the Towel
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Will UFC 321 decide who the Greatest Heavyweight is when Tom Aspinall puts his title on the line against Cyril Gane? Or will another name be making headlines when it’s all said and done? You do NOT want to miss what the guys think Monday’s headline will be. Then, the Women’s Strawweight belt is up for grabs in the Co Main event. And it’s a rematch 5 years in the making when Virna Jandiroba takes on Mackenzie Dern. But does their first fight even matter once that octagon door closes? And, to throw in the towel or not throw in the towel? That is the question when it comes to Reiner de Ridder and his corners decision to save him from being mauled by Brendan Allen in the 5th round last week in Vancouver. Find out if the Good Guy or Bad Guy believe it was the right decision and if it changes RDR’s aura moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2025 • 28min
Khamzat vs Pereira…WTF? + Don’t call it a Takedown!
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Could we see a brawl between the two scariest dudes in the UFC? If you ask Khamzat Chimaev the answer is yes! Find out what the guys think about Khamzat wanting to fight the Light Heavyweight Champ Alex Pereira at 205lbs. Then, call it being salty or call it facts…but according to Cory Sandhagen don’t call it a takedown! Sandhagen is discrediting Merab Dvalishvili’s 20 takedowns in their recent fight for the Bantamweight strap but do DC & Chael agree? Plus, if a fighter misses weight, they should take half their pay and deduct a point! It’s a hot take from one of the guys. But which one? And, we discuss the high stakes main event in Vancouver, Canada when Reiner de Ridder takes on Brenden Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 2025 • 31min
Is Charles Oliveira the GOAT? + Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira next!
On this episode of Good Guy/ Bad Guy…Is Charles Oliveira the Greatest Brazilian MMA Fighter of all time? After adding to his long list of accolades finishing Mateusz Gamrot in Brazil…should we call him the greatest to ever do it? And could Oliveira be the next BMF? It’s the callout heard around the world and Max Holloway says he’s down! But do the guys want to see that matchup? Then, José Aldo, the King of Rio lays down his gloves…again. And the Good Guy is OVER it! Plus, it’s official Alex Pereira wants to fight Jon Jones at Heavyweight. You do NOT want to miss what DC and Chael have to say about the callout that could setup the biggest Super Fight in UFC history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


