

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 15, 2024 • 34min
Conor McGregor says Chandler fight is on for 2024!
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 our guys thinks she deserves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 2024 • 45min
Michael Chandler the Weatherman?
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 go down in the Women’s Flyweight division after “Thug” Rose Namajunas takes on Tracy Cortez in Denver this weekend. Who will be next in line for a shot at the title? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 2024 • 44min
And the Mid-year Award goes to…Conor McGregor?
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 reaction to John Cena’s announcement to retire from the WWE and his year and a half plan for a retirement tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 1, 2024 • 38min
What Is Alex Pereira's Path to The Heavyweight Title?
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 out who DC & Chael think the last opponent for the Diamond should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 2024 • 47min
COUPLE OF HALL OF FAMERS FROM UFC X
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 24, 2024 • 37min
Conor McGregor’s Injury is…? + UFC 303 Hot Topics
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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 2024 • 27min
Whittaker's Big Risk + Is Pereira the Face of the UFC?
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 event a PPV on short notice, has he solidified himself as the new face of the UFC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2024 • 32min
What Happens Next For McGregor & Chimaev?
On today's new episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy... News finally came down that Conor McGregor is out of UFC 303, what do the guys make of Conor's response to being pulled due to injury? Does Chael believe we ever see McGregor step foot into an octagon again? Conor wasn't the only star to be pulled from their main event... Khamzat Chimaev will no longer fight this weekend against Robert Whittaker; Will Khamzat ever truly live up to the hype? And the bad guy gives us a full breakdown on his boxing match against Anderson Silva and why he believes he won the fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6, 2024 • 37min
Is Islam Better Than Khabib?
On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen dive into what happens if Conor McGregor or Michael Chandler can’t make the walk for UFC 303. What goes into finding a backup fighter and what kind of conversations must happen between athlete & the UFC. And, following his victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302, just how good is Islam Makhachev? Do the guys believe that he is better than his teacher, coach and UFC hall of famer, Khabib Nurmagomedov? Plus, who should the Lightweight champion face next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 3, 2024 • 33min
Is This The End For Dustin Poirier?
On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy… Daniel & Chael react to the postponement of the UFC 303 press conference in Dublin between Conor McGregor & Michael Chandler… Is there concern for Conor McGregor? Does Chael think this is the last we have seen from Conor McGregor inside the Octagon? Plus, Dustin Poirier came up short at UFC 302 against Islam Makhachev in his quest for the undisputed lightweight gold…. Is this the last we have seen of The Diamond? If this is the last time Dustin fights, where does he rank amongst the best to never win a title? And Conor addresses why the UFC 303 press conference was called off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


