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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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 l

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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…UFC 304 delivered us an “And New…” & a “And Still”! First, Tom Aspinall successfully defended his Interim Heavyweight Belt with a quick finish over Curtis Blaydes. And he’s proposing a Four-man Heavyweight tournament between himself, Alex Pereira, Stipe Miocic, and Jon Jones to decide who the best Heavyweight in the world really is. Then, Belal Muhammad topped off the night by silencing UK fans when he dethroned Leon “Rocky” Edwards for the Welterweight Title. Plus, the lineup for Noche UFC at the Sphere is finally here! Find out which matchups the guys think should have been on the card! And it’s been 7 years since DC fought Jon Jones for the second time. You do NOT want to miss him reminisce on the last time he faced off against the GOAT!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…it’s all about UFC 304 in Manchester, England and we’re rolling out the red carpet for the reigning Welterweight Champ Leon “Rocky” Edwards! Find out what he’s saying about the so-called “beef” with Belal Muhammad ahead of their long-awaited rematch and if he did in fact kick Ian Garry out of his gym. And, the guys are going 5 Rounds on the hottest topics surrounding UFC 304 like, is it time for folks to stop calling Paddy the Baddy, “Paddy the Fatty” when he’s not in fight camp? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, Chama! UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira accepts Jake Paul’s callout to throw down inside a Boxing ring. So, what do DC & Chael think about Jake calling out UFC’s fastest rising star and would Dana White even entertain the idea? Plus, UFC 304 is just days away and two UK Champs are headlining the card in Manchester, England! Is this the Golden Era of UK MMA? Then, ESPN just released its list for the Top 10 Male MMA Fighters of the 21st Century. Find out which legends were left off the list and what the Good Guy and Bad Guy think about the snub! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Newly released audio from inside the octagon in the iconic fight between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov is shedding light on the beef between the two! You do NOT want to miss DC & Chael relive the bad blood. Plus, should MMA bring back rules like kicking and kneeing an opponent while they’re down? Who’s the most overrated fighter in MMA? The guys break down the hottest topics ESPN’s MMA Insiders just weighed in on. And it’s matchmaking time for some of the UFC’s biggest stars. So, who’s next for Dustin Poirier and Khamzat Chimeav?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices