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On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…It’s the clash of the GOATS when Jon Jones defends his Heavyweight Title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. DC and Chael have some experience sharing the octagon with them -- so, who is the most dangerous wrestler, who could gas out first, and who has more to lose with a loss? It’s a unique perspective you can’t get anywhere else! Then, this week in MMA history…three years ago Light Heavyweight Champ Alex Pereira made his UFC debut, and the rest is history! The guys take a trip down memory lane to highlight arguably the greatest rise to the top in the history of the sport! Plus, are fortune cookies the key to the success of the Good Guy & Bad Guy? You do not want to miss what they’re revealing about some specific fortunes they’ve unwrapped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…Max Holloway says he’s officially done at Featherweight and is starting a new chapter at 155 in the Lightweight division. So, is the Blessed One’s weight cut the culprit for hanging it up at 145lbs? Find out when DC & Chael knew it was time for them to stop the weight cuts and move up divisions for good. Then, Derrick Lewis called DC a “Piece of S#@T” during fight week in Edmonton, Canda then pulled out of his fight and disappeared. So, what happened? Good Guy/Bad Guy’s lead Investigator Chael P. Sonnen is on the case! And, why the Flyweight Division needs Brandon Moreno & what Erin Blanchfield did right vs Rose Namajunas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Did Ilia Topuria just cement himself as the Fighter of the Year after knocking out Max Holloway, one of the greatest Featherweights of all time? Or is Alex Pereira still at the top of that list? Plus, find out if DC & Chael fall victim to recency bias when it comes to the conversation of the greatest and most powerful punchers of all time in the Featherweight division. Plus, according to Max Holloway we likely watched his last fight at Featherweight during UFC 308. So, what’s his future at Lightweight? Then, DC broke the internet when he shared a gruesome picture of the damage Khamzat Chimaev did to the teeth of Robert Whittaker. Get the backstory on the picture that flooded your timeline. And, is Khamzat the scariest dude in the UFC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…He’s undefeated, confident, and even smells good according to DC, but is he one punch away from ending an era in the Featherweight division? The guy’s debate whether a win for the newly crowned Champ Ilia Topuria against Max Holloway at UFC 308 could determine whether Holloway’s best days are behind him. Plus, Topuria is tearing a page right out of the Bad Guy’s playbook - trolling Holloway with a fake BMF Belt. So, is the Bad Guy impressed by the move or does he believe El Matador missed the mark? Then, Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev are scheduled for a 5 round Co Main Event in Abu Dhabi but is Chimaev ready to go to war for 25 minutes with the Reaper? And, find out the new nickname DC has for the Chechen Wolf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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