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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.

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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.

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Episodes
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The Return of the Conor McGregor

4/15/2024
It’s official…Conor McGregor will face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29th for International Fight Week! The Good Guy & Bad Guy break down the matchup and Conor’s return to the octagon after nearly 3 years away. Then, Islam Makhachev will now put his Lightweight title on the line against the former interim Champ Dustin Poirier. But do the guys think this the right fight for Islam? Plus, UFC 300 was absolutely INSAAAANE! DC & Chael are breaking down the best moments of the night and handing out grades for the biggest callouts! And find out if that last second KO in the BMF title fight cracked their lists for the Top 3 Holy Sh%T moments in UFC History! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:03:47

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UFC 300 Is Finally Here!

4/11/2024
DC and Chael are together at last from lovely Las Vegas to break down all the action from Saturday’s epic UFC 300 card. The guys take you through everything you can expect to see from the curtain jerker to the main event and go 5 rounds on all things 300. With the event just days away find out vital information like which of the new shorts are the nicest, who is going to have the best callout after a win, and which fights are most likely to earn bonuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:48:08

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Kickoff to UFC 300!

4/8/2024
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, DC and Chael kickoff the greatest fight card ever assembled for UFC 300! And with 3 of the 5 top Lightweights facing off we’re breaking down the division. So, who do the guys think Islam Makhachev should want to fight next? Then, we’re going 5 rounds on the hottest topics surrounding UFC 300, like who will look better in a new weight class Aljamain Sterling or Kayla Harrison? Plus, WrestleMania 40 is a wrap, and the guys recap the biggest moments. Don’t miss the Bad Guy’s hot take on the Main Event after Roman Reigns personally calls him out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:46:00

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The Iceman vs Jon Jones?

4/4/2024
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…DC & Chael break down some sick hypothetical matchups from different UFC Eras! From Chuck Liddell vs Jon Jones, BJ Penn vs Max Holloway, to Matt Hughes vs Kamaru Usman & Anthony “Rumble” Johnson vs Alex Pereira. Plus, we’re on the Road to UFC 300 and taking a look back at all the drama that unfolded just a few days before DC was set to headline against Jon Jones at UFC 200. Get DC’s thoughts on getting the news that Jones was out and having to prepare to fight Anderson Silva on less than 48 hours’ notice. Then, WrestleMania is here and the Bad Guy is tearing apart DC’s list of the Top 5 Most Entertaining Wrestlers of all time. And, the guys go 5 Rounds on the hottest topics in the MMA world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:45:30

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Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev in Saudi!

4/1/2024
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, DC & Chael react to the big fight announcement of the #3 Middleweight Robert Whittaker taking on #11 Khamzat Chimaev in Saudi Arabia. Plus, from eye pokes to title contentions Atlantic City did NOT disappoint! So, what’s next for Manon Fiorot after she outclassed Erin Blanchfield? Then, Ronda Rousey drops a bombshell ahead of the release of her new book “Our Fight: A Memoir” revealing why she retired from the UFC. You do not want to miss the guys take on her history of concussions she kept secret for her entire career. And DC & Chael are going 5 rounds on the hottest topics in the MMA world, like Ian Machado Garry trolling Colby Covington with a new Make MMA Great Again hat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:50:33

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Grading Rose Namajunas’ Callout

3/25/2024
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…DC & Chael are grading Rose Namajunas’ callouts after her unanimous decision victory over #8 ranked Flyweight Amanda Ribas. So, did she make the right callout, and could the guys see her making a run at the Flyweight Title? Then, we witnessed the very 1st disqualification via biting in UFC History when Igor Severino bit Andre Lima. Find out what DC & Chael think about the Bite of the Night Bonus and the unique tattoo that followed. And some MMA fans believe DC could beat up “Iron” Mike Tyson in their prime…in a street fight, but what does DC and the Bad Guy think? You do NOT want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:41:26

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The Return of the Mac…

3/21/2024
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Conor McGregor says all systems are go for his return to the Octagon this summer against Michael Chandler. But what do the guys make of his latest announcement about his return after nearly 3 years away? Then, “Thug” Rose Namajunas is coming off back-to-back losses as she takes on Women’s Flyweight contender Amanda Ribas. Find out what the Good Guy & Bad Guy think Monday’s headline will be after it’s all said and done. And we’re going 5 Rounds on the hottest topics in MMA like the awkward moment when Jon Jones met Tom Aspinall for the very first time. Plus, DC & Chael get you ready for Mat Madness as the NCAA Wrestling Championships kick off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:43:48

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The Art of the Callout

3/18/2024
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…DC & Chael discuss Marcin Tybura’s submission win over Tai Tuivasa and whether he fumbled the bag NOT calling out a top Heavyweight contender. Plus, Colby Covington is calling out Ian Machado Garry and taking shots at his family - continuing his role as the heel. With Chael being an expert in the “Bad Guy” category hear what it takes to be the heel and if he thinks Covington is a good one. Then, UFC 300 is around the corner and we’re looking back at UFC 1 and the bracket format that laid the foundation for the organization. And find out which hot topics in the fight game the guys believe are Good, Bad, or Absolutely Suck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:38:05

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Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal Boxing?

3/14/2024
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, find out what DC & Chael think about Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal ditching the octagon and taking their rivalry to the Boxing Ring for a rematch. Plus, some top contenders like Marlon “Chito” Vera took the “L” during UFC 299 and the guys are play Matchmaker, deciding who they should fight next. Then, the UFC has produced some huge Stars in its 30+ years but who are the biggest in UFC History? DC & Chael are dishing out their list of the Top 5 Biggest Stars of all time. And Chael calls out DC for recently leaving him off a very particular list! You DO NOT want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:43:42

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A New Era of the Suga Show

3/11/2024
The Good Guy & Bad Guy are saying goodbye to Miami and hello to the new era of the Suga Show! The lights were bright at UFC 299 but Sean O’Malley out shined the hype as he put on a clinic against Marlon “Chito” Vera in his first successful Bantamweight title defense. So how much higher does his popularity need to rise to become the biggest star the UFC has ever seen? Plus, Dustin Poirier silenced the doubters with a finish of Benoit Saint-Denis but without a clear path for his next opponent, who do the guys think he should fight next? Then, DC & Chael are handing out grades for the night’s biggest callouts. And find out which hot topics in the fight game they consider Good, Bad, or Absolutely Suck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:49:21

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DC & Chael's UFC 299 Miami Takeover

3/7/2024
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, DC & Chael are taking over Miami for UFC 299! Sean O’Malley and the “Suga Show” has arrived and he’s defending his UFC Bantamweight Title against Marlon “Chito” Vera. With a hot pink lambo, hot pink hair & new custom hot pink UFC shorts…is O’Malley a marketing genius? Could the “Suga Show” persona eventually distract him from doing his job when the cage closes? Plus, the guys have a hunch of what the headlines may be after UFC 299 is over. Then, Conor McGregor lays out his fight plan for 2024 but are Chael & DC buying it? And the Good Guy and Bad Guy are up against the clock with five UFC 299 topics for five one-minute rounds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:35:15

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Is Sean O’Malley Undefeated?

3/4/2024
On the debut episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, DC & Chael look ahead to the highly anticipated rematch between “Suga” Sean O’Malley & Marlon “Chito” Vera at UFC 299 in Miami. Chael knows a thing or two about being “Undefeated”, but does he agree with O’Malley’s claim of being undefeated? Then, a Fight Night recap of the weekend’s biggest Winners, Losers & Callouts at the APEX! Plus, DC & Chael look back on this very day in MMA history when Jon Jones became the UFC Heavyweight Champion. And find out which hot topics the guys think are Good, Bad, or Absolutely Suck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:42:22

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All Good Things Must Come to an End

2/13/2024
On this episode of DC & RC a MASSIVE announcement is made that will change the course of the show forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:36

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McGregor vs Diaz 3 at UFC 300?

1/30/2024
On this episode of DC & RC, the guys discuss the viral debate…Will Conor McGregor headline UFC 300? If so, would they rather see Conor and Nate Diaz faceoff to settle the score with a Trilogy fight or Michael Chandler finally get his shot at the Notorious One? Also, does it make the most sense, career wise, for Chandler to wait for the McGregor fight? Then, with the trailer dropping for Jake Gyllenhaal & McGregor’s movie ‘Roadhouse’ the guys list their top 5 Fight Movies of all time. And will DC come out of retirement for UFC 400 to fight Max Holloway for the title of the Daddest Man Alive? As always, they Tap in or Tap out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:47:13

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Du Plessis vs Adesanya Next?

1/23/2024
On this episode of DC & RC, the guys react to the first PPV of 2024 that delivered two new UFC Champs. At UFC 297 Dricus Du Plessis beat Sean Strickland in his very first Middleweight title defense that left fight fans split on who won. So where do DC & RC stand on the split decision and who’s next for Du Plessis? Then, will The GOAT Amanda Nunes come out of retirement to reclaim her throne after Raquel Pennington is crowned the new Bantamweight Queen in her win over Mayra Bueno Silva? Plus, WWE’s Heavyweight World Champ Seth “Freakin” Rollins joins the show to discuss his recent injury and WrestleMania in April. And, as always, we Tap in or Tap out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:55:20

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Championship Grudge Match at UFC 297

1/16/2024
On this episode of DC & RC the guys preview the first PPV of 2024, UFC 297! Newly crowned Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland takes on Dricus Du Plessis in Toronto, Canada. We’ve already witnessed the scuffle before the fight but who takes home the belt after meeting inside the Octagon? Does Izzy got next? Then, Jim Miller is fresh off his 26th win and 43rd fight in the UFC, securing him the #1 spots on the all-time list. So, will DC change his tune on Miller being in the HOF or nah? And, as always, we Tap in or Tap out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:46:52

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DC & RC’s 2024 Predictions

1/9/2024
It’s the first show of 2024 and DC & RC are starting the new year with a BANG! The Undefeated and Undisputed Chael Sonnen stops by to talk Conor McGregor and his surprise announcement to fight Michael Chandler on June 29th at 185lbs. Plus, DC and Ryan are laying out some bold predictions for 2024. So, which fighter will be a new UFC Champ at the end of year? Who will be crowned the best Male & Female fighters of the Year? And what should the fight card for UFC 300 look like? Will we finally see DC and Brock Lesnar throw down at the milestone event? Then, Charles Oliveira vs Arman Tsarukyan, Dustin Poirier vs Benoit Saint Denis, and Kevin Holland vs Michael Venom Page. The guys react to some MAJOR fight announcements. And, as always, we Tap in or Tap out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:50:19

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2023 DC & RC Awards

12/19/2023
2023 is almost a wrap and we’re going out with a BANG! But first, Daniel Cormier and Ryan Clark recap UFC 296 that saw Leon Edwards retain his welterweight title! Then, they close out the year by handing out awards for the best moments inside the Octagon in 2023. So who did they choose as their favorite K.O., Submission, Male & Female Fighters of the Year? Plus, the final Steppin’ Fly of 2023 will unveil who came through drippin’ the hardest. Then, did any of DC or Ryan’s Bold Predictions for 2023 actually pan out? We look back. And we can’t close out the year without having the guys Tap In or Tap Out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:06:04

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DC & Friends

12/12/2023
On today’s episode, DC is flying solo but he’s bringing some friends along for the ride! UFC 296 is almost here and who better to break down its main event than a man who’s fought both Leon Edwards and Colby Covington…former Welterweight King Kamaru Usman. With a combined fight time of over 1 hour and 53 minutes in the octagon with the two, who does Usman think has the upper hand in this matchup? Plus, Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett joins the show ahead of his fight against Tony Ferguson at UFC 296. Find out if Paddy believes he can put an end to the legend of El Cucuy. Then, Chris Weidman the former Middleweight Champ who suffered one of the most gruesome injuries this sport has ever seen stops by to talk about the upcoming ESPN documentary about his road back to the octagon called E60’s Chris Weidman: the Return. And Kamaru Usman joins the fun as we Tap in or Tap out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:59:40

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Is Conor McGregor Waiting Out Michael Chandler?

12/5/2023
On today’s episode, DC & RC recap a UFC Fight Night in Austin, TX that delivered finish after finish and cashed out 8 Performance of the Night Bonuses. A possible new title contender was revealed at 155 when Arman Tsarukyan knocked out the #4 Lightweight Beneil Dariush 64 seconds into the very first round. So, is a rematch against the King of the division Islam Makhachev in Arman’s near future? Plus, with two back-to-back Slam KOs in Austin…the guys are breaking down the best finishing moves in MMA. Then, is Conor McGregor trying to put Michael Chandler on ice? DC, RC & MC chime in on the ongoing wait to fight McGregor. And Jon Jones responds to those saying he should be stripped of his Heavyweight title while he’s out due to injury. Does DC agree with his response? As always, we Tap in or Tap out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:54:27