Good Guy / Bad Guy

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 list! And we’re playing “Two Truth’s and a Lie.” But can you guess which is a lie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Welterweight Division. And, Featherweight Champ Alexander Volkanovski is calling out Jon Jones, saying he should “fight or retire!” You do not want to miss what the Good Guy and Bad Guy have to say about his comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Merab Dvalishvili the Bantamweight GOAT? And, DC gives an update on Ben Askren after being hospitalized with severe pneumonia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The excitement builds as Amanda Nunes comes out of retirement to face Kayla Harrison, sparking debate over whether this is the biggest fight in women’s MMA history. Tensions rise with Jon Jones’ recent comments and potential fight negotiations against Tom Aspinall, while the hosts react to his playful online trolling. Merab Dvalishvili secures a notable win over Sean O’Malley, prompting discussions on O’Malley's next moves in the Bantamweight division and the complexities of fighting performance and training. Big stakes are in play!

The hosts delve into UFC 316, analyzing Sean's rematch against Merab—has Sean truly improved enough? They discuss the intense training and discipline required for fighters, highlighting Kayla Harrison's struggles with weight as an underdog champion. The chemistry between rival fighters adds excitement, especially with the co-main event looming. They mix in humor while exploring the personal journeys of fighters, creating a fascinating look at the mental and emotional challenges within the MMA world.

Interim Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall shares his ambitions for the heavyweight division, expressing frustration over the ongoing talk about Jon Jones, whom he believes is truly retired. He hints at having his next fight and location planned, emphasizing the need for fresh competitors to spice up a stagnant division. Aspinall also provides insights into the intricacies of matchmaking and fighters' emotional struggles with cancellations, revealing the pressures that come with being in the spotlight of combat sports.

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, should Tom Aspinall go ahead and defend his interim championship? And, with a top 5 women's flyweight main event this weekend, can either Erin Blanchfield or Maycee Barber win convincingly enough to force the UFC to change plans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 bringing the most heat? Is it Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira? Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier for the BMF? Or another banger like Dricus DuPlessis vs Khamzat Chimaev? And Season 33 of The Ultimate Fighter is debuting Tuesday and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic show…the guys are revealing their lists of the Best TUF Alumni who never won a UFC Title! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, with the lightweight title vacant, in steps Ilia Topuria to take on Charles Oliveira at International Fight Week… With Topuria being a heavy favorite, why are people overlooking Do Bronx ahead of this fight? Lastly, the highly anticipated middleweight title fight between DDP & Khamzat Chimaev will take place later this summer in Chicago… Do the guys believe this is the best fight, on paper, that the UFC can make right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Heavyweight than he did at Light Heavyweight. Then, it’s one more for the Bad Guy when it comes to being Undefeated and Undisputed...in jeans? Chael is breaking down his viral video hitting the mat against Iowa State Wrestling’s Champ Caleb Young! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices