Good Guy / Bad Guy

It’s finally here! UFC 306 NOCHE UFC is finally upon us and Chael and DC are inside sphere to break it all down. DC and Chael discuss the magnitude of this event the UFC is putting on at sphere. What will the atmosphere be like Saturday night? And Dana White said he’s leaving easter eggs inside the movie that will air during the event and one lucky viewer will get $25,000. What are the guys’ thoughts on that? Plus, what does it mean for Sean O’Malley to headline this once in a lifetime event and is he the biggest star in the UFC with a win? And what did Chael tweet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…UFC Noche at Sphere is almost here and we’re breaking down the Main Event between Bantamweight Champ Sean O’Malley and Merah Dvalishvili, a sharp shooting sniper on the feet vs an elite grappler. It’s a matchup similar to that of Chael vs Anderson Silva and the Bad Guy himself is giving you unique insight on the fear, anxiety, and preparation taking on a dangerous striker like the Spider. Plus, find out what DC & Chael believe we’re going to see when Brian Ortega finally takes on Diego Lopes. Then, the guys break down the UFC’s very 1st Women’s Championship Trilogy between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko. DC is pulling back the curtain on his experience fighting for the Heavyweight title three times against Stipe Miocic. And, DC & Chael are giving flowers to one of the greatest to ever do it - Demetrious ”Mighty Mouse” Johnson after his announcement to retire from the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Throwing back beers, taco tours and dancing in Mexico? Is Merab Dvalishvili trolling us with his social media antics or is he really about that life days out from his first title fight against Sean O’Malley at Sphere? DC shares a never before told story of him “drinking” the night before his last wrestling match that you do NOT want to miss. Plus, Alex Pereira says he wants to go back down to Middleweight one more time to fight Dricus DuPlessis for the belt. So, what’s his motivation? The Good Guy & Bad Guy have their theories. And, a Welterweight banger is on deck with Gilbert Burns taking on Sean Brady that could get one closer to a shot at the title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…From callout to title shot? First, Caio Borralho called out #5 ranked Middleweight Jared Cannonier when he wasn’t even in the top 10. Then, he got the fight, beat him, and called out the Champ Dricus Du Plessis! Now, the leader of the Fighting Nerds could soon see himself at the top of the Middleweight Food Chain fighting for the title. DC & Chael are breaking down the importance of the callout and revealing the worst callouts of their careers! Plus, the UFC’s only Coach-Analyst Din Thomas joins the show to pull back the curtain on everything…from the Do’s and Don’ts during fight camps to what could make his former student the GOAT Amanda Nunes come out of retirement. You do NOT want to miss MMA’s three favorite Uncles talk shop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…They say “you don’t have to post everything on social media.” (especially when it’s a fresh cut you suffered just a few weeks out from a title fight) Well, Bantamweight Champ Sean O’Malley may have an advantage over Merab Dvalishvili after “The Machine” took to his socials to show off a fresh cut over his eyebrow. So, what does it mean for their upcoming fight at UFC Noche going down at Sphere? Plus, there’s a new Light Heavyweight title contender and his name is Khalil Roundtree Jr. He’s ranked #8, coming off a suspension for a failed drug test and was just scheduled to take on Alex Pereira for the title at UFC 307. You do NOT want to miss the hot take from one of the guys about the outcome of that matchup. And, a Women’s Bantamweight Showcase is on deck for UFC 307! Julianna Peña is aiming to get her title back, but she has to get through the current Champ Raquel Pennington. Then, Ketlen Vieira faces off against UFC Newcomer Kayla Harrison. So, could these matchups be laying the groundwork to bring “The Lioness” Amanda Nunes out her den of retirement?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, DC + Chael wants everyone to know that it is time to put respect on Dricus Du Plessis' name following a 3rd straight win over a former champion. Will Sean Strickland be next for DDP or should he move up to 205 and challenge the reigning LHW champion, Alex Pereira? Plus, facing his first losing streak in the UFC, what lies ahead for Israel Adesanya? Also, Dan Hooker has rejuvenated his career and has now cemented himself as a top 5 contender in a stacked lightweight division. Who do our guys want to see the hangman take on next? And, Dana White stated last week that Conor McGregor is not fighting in 2024... Why does Chael both believe that but also believe Conor when he says December is on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy... Bad Blood reigns supreme! With UFC 305 this weekend, DC & Chael dive into the bad blood between middleweight champion Driscus Du Plessis and title challenger Israel Adesanya. How will the animosity impact this fight, and does this fight mean more than just winning the championship? Also, with Adesanya finally taking some time away from the sport, will we see the best version of the last stylebender this Saturday? Plus, what is at stake for both Dan Hooker & Mateusz Gamrot this weekend as they fight for top lightweight contention? And, with the Paris Olympics wrapped up, how do the guys think the US wrestling team faired overseas? One answer may surprise you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of of Good Guy/Bad Guy, DC & Chael discuss if there needs to be an interim lightweight title fight with Islam Makhachev injured. Islam injured means he will not headline the UFC PPV in abu dhabi, so that opened the door for a new main event.... Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway for the featherweight championship. Do the odds maker have this right, should Ilia be a favorite over the reigning BMF champion? Plus, with Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev getting re booked for UFC 308, is this the definitive #1 contender's fight at middleweight? And, why does Chael believe that we are one step closer to a superfight between Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, Daniel Cormier & Chael Sonnen discuss just how good is Umar Nurmagomedov following his win over #2 bantamweight in the world, Cory Sandhagen. Is Umar next in line to follow in the footsteps of his older cousin, Khabib, and be a dominant champion in the UFC? How would Umar fair vs current champion Sean O'Malley or Merab Dvalishvili? Plus, Sharaputdin Magomedov continued his undefeated run in the UFC... where does Chael think his ceiling could be? And, as Tony Ferguson broke a record no fighter wants their name attached with, what are Daniel & Chael's favorite memories of El Cucuy inside the Octagon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…We turn our attention to the Fight Night in Abu Dhabi headlined by Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov. With a loss, could this be the last run at the Bantamweight title for Sandhagen? And is Umar the next great Nurmagomedov? Then, Nick Diaz and Vicente Luque were scheduled to fight in Abu Dhabi but the fight was scrapped. So, will we ever see the Diaz brothers fight again in the UFC? Plus, Tony Ferguson is going into his fight against Michael Chiesa at the top of the list for most consecutive losses in UFC History. Find out if DC & Chael think El Cucuy should hang it up under the bright lights of the United Arab Emirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices