
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.
Latest episodes

Oct 21, 2024 • 39min
“Alex Pereira is the Best Heavyweight in MMA”
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Who is the best Heavyweight in MMA? After Francis Ngannou’s impressive finish over Renan Ferreira some are crowning him King of the division. But do the guys agree? Find out why one of them says a guy who’s never fought at Heavyweight is hands down the best in that weight class. Then, Featherweight Champ Ilia Topuria is channeling his inner Matador by taking shots at Max Holloway ahead of UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi. So, is his strategy to get under the skin of the ‘Blessed One’ working? Will it be a key factor when going in for the kill once the octagon doors close? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 2024 • 44min
Good Guy, Bad Guy, and the GREATEST GUY?
DC & Chael are back with another full show and the guys are talking retirement. The boss says Dustin shouldn’t retire and hear why the guys never thought he would in the first place. We play matchmaker for Dustin and you’d be surprised to hear who they think is next. "Cowboy" Cerrone says he is coming out of retirement…the guys react to seeing his return. One may be a familiar opponent. Lastly, Francis Ngannou makes his return to the octagon this weekend as he takes on Renan Ferreira at the Battle of the Giants in Saudi Arabia. What should we expect to see from Francis in his first MMA fight in almost 3 years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 2024 • 36min
Conor calls out...Dan Hooker?!
Did Dan Hooker just hit the ultimate MMA jackpot?? On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, DC & Chael dive into the recent Conor McGregor call out of Dan Hooker. Even if this fight does not end up happening, what does this do for Hooker's future aspirations for a massive fight. Plus, Dana White finally announced UFC 310, the final PPV of 2024, headlined by Belal Muhammad vs Shavkat Rakhmonov... Is this the best vs best in the welterweight division? Also on that card is the return of Nick Diaz, but what are some of the concerns the guys have regarding if we even see Diaz make the walk come December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2024 • 34min
DC & Chael react to the featherweight fireworks!
On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, DC & Chael dive into the war of words between Ilia Topuria & Max Holloway ahead of their featherweight title fight at UFC 308. Did the guys think that either fighter got a leg up on each other during their sit-down? Do the oddsmakers have this fight right, should Holloway be the underdog? Also, what did Chael have to say when he found out that Jake Paul said he would be able to stand with Alex Pereira in a boxing match? And, DC encounters a foe from his past and leaves Chael with a cliffhanger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 7, 2024 • 39min
CHAMA! Why Alex Pereira is on par with 'The Rock’
On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, DC & Chael dive into just how big of a star is Alex Pereira. One of the guys believe Pereira is on the same level as Dwyane "The Rock" Johnson! Is it too soon to be placing Poatan in the G.O.A.T conversation of not only light heavyweights, but in UFC history? Will it be middleweight, light heavyweight or heavyweight next for the reigning champion? Plus, Julianna Pena regained her bantamweight title, but proceeded to butcher her opportunity on the microphone... What should she have done and why Kayla Harrison could have done more herself. And Joaquin Buckley cemented himself as a threat in the welterweight division... Kamaru Usman next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2024 • 39min
UFC 307: Crazy S#!t Happens in Salt Lake City!
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…the fellas are on the road in Salt Lake City, Utah where we’ve seen CRAZY Championship knockouts the past two years! So, will history repeat itself in the UFC 307 main event between Light Heavyweight Champ Alex Pereira and Khalil Roundtree Jr.? One of the guys is doubling down on his hot take that Roundtree Jr. will knockout Pereira. Plus, there’s a 4-way tournament going down on the main card in the Women’s Bantamweight division where the winners will likely face-off next year for the title. UFC newcomer Kayla Harrison is taking on #3 ranked Ketlen Vieira but she already has the attention of the Champ Raquel Pennington and former Champ Julianna Peña. So, what should Kayla say in the post-fight interview if she secures the win? Well, the Bad Guy himself is stepping into her shoes with a callout for the ages! Hey Kayla…take notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 2024 • 50min
Flippin’ Birds + Mama, we made it!
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Flippin’ birds in Paris & becoming the Bad Guy. That’s what Bryan “The Butcher” Battle just did during the Fight Night in France, and it was something special to witness! Chael, the Bad Guy himself takes you inside the mind of one of the best heels MMA has ever seen. Plus, did we just witness the Knockout of the Year? Then, Chael bought a book because Renato Moicano told him too! And, UFC 307 is just days away and Alex Pereira and Khalil Roundtree Jr. are at the top of the marquee. We tap into the moment Khalil saw himself on the UFC 307 billboard and take a trip down memory lane to when DC & Chael first saw theirs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 2024 • 56min
These UFC Champs should turn Villain + Conor McGregor BEFORE the Fame
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Remember what Conor McGregor did 10 years ago this week? Well, the guys are taking a stroll down memory lane to 2014 before McGregor’s fame when he fought Dustin Poirier for the first time and won via KO/TKO. What they remember most about the rise of McGregor and will we ever see him knock out anyone again? Then, we’re taking you back 12 years when Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson cemented his name in history as the very first UFC Flyweight Champion. And, is the era of “Big Name Stars” almost over when it comes to current UFC Champions? DC & Chael break down the state of UFC Champs and the Bad Guy himself lists the ones he thinks should turn Villain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2024 • 38min
Jones & Stipe Afraid to Lose to Aspinall?
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…It’s official! Jon Jones will take on Stipe Miocic for the Heavyweight Title at Madison Square Garden this November. But this could likely be the last fight for both fighters. Does that mean they’re afraid to lose to Interim Heavyweight Champ Tom Aspinall? Well, one of our guys seem to believe so. Plus, Dana White drops a bombshell that Charles Oliveira is next for Michael Chandler and NOT Conor McGregor. Is this a smart move for Michael Chandler and is it a wrap for Conor McGregor inside the octagon? And, DC visited Merab Dvalishvili at his home following his massive win over Sean O’Malley and explains why he really is “The Machine”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2024 • 45min
Noche UFC: MMA’s Biggest Moment? + Wrestling > Striking?
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Did we just witness the biggest moment in MMA history? All eyes were on the sporting phenomenon known as Noche UFC at Sphere and DC & Chael are pulling back the curtain on its mesmerizing production with a glimpse of what it was like being part of the once in a lifetime event. And with some of the biggest names in Boxing choosing to be at Noche UFC instead of the Canelo Alvarez fight, has MMA officially surpassed Boxing? Plus, there’s a new name at the top of the Bantamweight division…Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili. After dominating Sean O’Malley on the ground, did he completely expose and put an end to the “Suga Show”? And, Valentina Shevchenko has reclaimed her throne as Queen of the Women’s Flyweight Division but did she blow her opportunity on the mic after running through Alexa Grasso? The Bad Guy thinks so! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices