

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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Jul 28, 2025 • 34min
de Ridder, da Next Champ? + No Rounds, No Problem!
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Did we just witness the next Middleweight Champ stake his claim? Reiner de Ridder is coming off the biggest win of his career beating Robert Whittaker via split decision and many are speculating he could be next in line for a shot at the Middleweight Title. But is he ready to fight for the strap after just four UFC appearances? Plus, Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to get rid of rounds in fighting! Yup, you read that right. Instead, he wants fighters to throw down for 15 or 25 minutes straight. So, do the Good Guy & Bad Guy like the idea of throwing down till the finish or the lone-final bell? And, Islam Makhachev wants all the smoke with the man who just took his longstanding #1 spot in the Pound for Pound Rankings. But is a fight vs Ilia Topuria realistic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 2025 • 32min
Remembering Hulk Hogan + Fight Announcement reactions!
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…We kick things off by remembering Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan after his sudden passing. Plus, Dana White just dropped the news of some massive main events for upcoming PPV’s. Magomed Ankalaev will face Alex Pereira in his first defense of the Light Heavyweight strap. And one of the guys has a hot take about what’s next for Pereira if he takes another “L” to Ankalaev. Then, Cory Sandhagen will get the next crack at the Bantamweight title but is he the right guy to stop Merab Dvalishvili? And, it’s official! Tom Aspinall will out his Heavyweight belt on the line against Cyril Gane. Find out why DC believes Cyril has a better shot at beating Aspinall than he did vs Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 2025 • 34min
Create a BMF Ranking! + Jones Ain't a Liar
On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…Max Holloway proved once again why he is the Baddest MF’er on the planet by sending Dustin Poirier into retirement with a loss in front of his home crowd!! With Holloway becoming the very first Undisputed BMF in UFC history, the guys believe a BMF Ranking should be created immediately. So, who’s already on the list? And, who should be next in line for a shot at the BMF strap? Plus, Jon Jones cannot be trusted. That’s the sentiment of Dana White when it comes to putting Jon Jones on the highly anticipated fight card at the White House next year. You do not want to miss what DC & Chael have to say about Jones’ response to Dana’s comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 2025 • 35min
UFC 318 NOLA Takeover!
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…We’re live from New Orleans, Louisiana where Dustin Poirier is set to take his final walk into the Octagon against BMF Champ Max Holloway for UFC 318! So, is Max turning into the Bad Guy for Poirier’s last dance? Does the BMF Title retire with Poirier if he wins? Plus, former UFC Welterweight and Lafeyette native, Alan Jouban joins the show. You do not want to miss what he has to say about his longtime friend’s legacy and what’s next for the Diamond. Then, he’s born in Louisiana and reps Louisiana to the fullest, but how well does DC really know Louisiana? Chael is playing the part of a Game Show Host to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 2025 • 35min
Could the BMF go 0-6 in Trilogies? + Derrick Lewis vs Tom Aspinall Next!
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…The Blessed Express is pulling into New Orleans, Louisiana for another BANGER vs Dustin Poirier for UFC 318. It’s Max Holloway’s first fight back from suffering a NASTY KO and with his BMF Title on the line and the possibility of going 0-6 in the two trilogies of his career…is this a MUST-WIN fight? Plus, Derrick Lewis does what he does best…knock dudes out and give EPIC post-fight interviews. So, should the UFC book him to fight Tom Aspinall next for the Heavyweight strap? And the ESPY for Fighter of the Year goes to…Merab Dvalishvili! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 2025 • 38min
The Hardest Hitter We Ever Fought! + The End of an Era?
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Jon Jones, José Aldo, Dominick Cruz, Robbie Lawler, Anthony Smith, Matt Brown and now Dustin Poirier. Are we seeing an end of an era with the OG’s of the game laying down the gloves? Plus, the Bad Guy has a “conspiracy theory” about the newly crowned Lightweight Champ Illia Topuria, his promise to the UFC and Islam Makhachev. Then, can you guess who DC & Chael say packed the hardest punch during their careers? And, could we soon see a matchup between Tom Aspinall and Derrick Lewis for the Heavyweight strap? Oh, yeah…Chael is telling more lies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 7, 2025 • 43min
UFC x White House Featuring Jones/McGregor?
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Could we see the UFC octagon at the White House? Well, the wild idea could be reality by this time next year. But how likely is this to happen? Then, it’s a perfect day for the Good Guy / Bad Guy Bull$#!% Meter. So, are the guys calling BS on Jon Jones’ claim he’s returned to the testing pool? Or Conor McGregor’s statement to make his long-awaited comeback headlining at the White House? Plus, we’re handing out some Mid-Year Awards! Find out who gets DC & Chael’s vote for the best KO and best Fight. And the matchup the UFC needs to make by the end of the year is… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 2025 • 49min
Topuria vs The Baddy + Who the hell stole DC’s car?
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 on top! Also, Flyweight Champ Alexandre Pantoja continues his dominate reign after putting Kai Kara-France to sleep. So, why is he barely cracking the Top 10 on the Pound-4-Pound list? And is Joshua Van the guy to finally put an end to Pantoja’s legendary run? Wait...someone stole DC’s brand-new car?
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Jun 27, 2025 • 44min
International Fight Week: UFC X Takeover!
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 23, 2025 • 38min
Our Good Friend Jon Jones… + Aspinall should NOT fight this guy!
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