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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.

15.12.2025

Good Guy/Bad Guy....GoodBye!

On this FINAL episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…DC & Chael go COMPLETELY OFF TOPIC! You’re Welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47 Min.
11.12.2025

Is Parity Good For UFC? + 7th Annual Stu Scott Fight Like Hell Night

On today’s episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, Daniel Cormier & Chael Sonnen clean up a few things from last weekend’s UFC 323… including are excuses being made from Merab’s camp for the performance against Petr Yan? Or, is it fair to say when pre-fight routines are interrupted, it changes the entire night? Also from UFC 323, Maycee Barber returned and continued her winning ways…. Can she make a run to become world champion like she has always aspired to be? Then, parity is taking over the UFC as championships continue to change hands month after month… Is it good for the sport or are dominant title reigns what the sport needs? And, this weekend we celebrate Stuart Scott during the 7th annual Stu Scott Fight Like Hell Night… The guys talk about their memories of the late great Stuart Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

38 Min.
08.12.2025

UFC 323 Fallout… 2 New Champs = 2 Immediate Rematches?

On today’s episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, Daniel Cormier & Chael Sonnen recap an eventful UFC 323, starting with Petr Yan becoming the new bantamweight champion! Was the victory over Merab Dvalishvili more about Yan’s stellar performance or the former champion biting off more than he can chew with his 4th fight in a calendar year? Does ’The Machine’ warrant an immediate rematch or should the UFC turn to a different opponent for Petr Yan? In the flyweight co main event, Alexandre Pantoja lost his title to Joshua Van due to an arm injury… how do the guy think Van should feel about winning his first championship in this fashion? Much like the main event, is an immediate rematch in store at flyweight? And, Triple C officially hangs up the gloves following his loss this past weekend… DC & Chael dive into what his legacy is to the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

34 Min.
05.12.2025

UFC 323 Takeover! + Are You Old Trivia?

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…It’s a UFC 323 Takeover coming at you from inside T-Mobile arena where two title fights are on tap. The Bantamweight Champ Merab Dvalishvili is running it back with Petr Yan. So, what does he need to do to stop “The Machine” this time? And the Champ is cutting weight for the fourth time this year. The guys tell you their wild tales of making weight! Plus, we have a sneak peek at ESPN’s MMA 30 under 30 list. Who do you think took the #1 spot? Then, there’s a ton of Gen Z’ers on the card so we’re putting the Good Guy and Bad Guy to the test with some “Are you old?” Trivia. Play along and see how much you know! And, the Bad Guy is telling two truths and a lie. But can you guess which is a lie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

39 Min.
01.12.2025

UFC 323 Preview + Michael Chandler needs to chill out!

On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…Does size really matter? That’s the question when it comes to the two title fights at UFC 323. And find out what the guys think about Merab Dvalishvili cutting weight and defending his Bantamweight Title for the fourth time in 2025. Then, is it too soon to debate Alexandre Pantoja being the Flyweight GOAT over Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson? Plus, someone believes Joshua Van should be scared of Pantoja as he gets his first crack at the title. And the Good Guy & Bad Guy are keeping it real about Michael Chandler on the wrestling scene and begging him to chill on the callouts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Min.
24.11.2025

Topuria & Islam's next opponent will be... + Dirty Dom Mysterio joins GGBG

On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, Daniel & Chael recap a loaded fight night from Qatar this past weekend that saw two contenders rise to the top. First, did Arman Tsarukyan do enough to officially cement himself as Ilia Topuria's next opponent for the lightweight championship? If not Arman, then who... and if not Arman, than what else does Arman need to do to finally get a crack at the title? In the co main event, Ian Machado Garry reigned victorious over Belal Muhammad and called for a shot at Islam Makhachev for his first title defense of the welterweight crown. There are a ton of contenders vying for the shot at the champion, so no better time for DC to break out his match-making skills. Then, ahead of WWE Survivor Series this saturday, "Dirty" Dom Mysterio joins the show as he gets ready to seek revenge on John Cena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

38 Min.
17.11.2025

Did Islam surpass Khabib? + GOAT Talk!

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Islam Makhachev is now part of the exclusive “Double Champ” club after moving up to 170lbs and dominating Jack Della Maddalena for the Welterweight title at UFC 322. But did he surpass his mentor and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov as one of the GOAT’s? Find out if DC is changing his Mt. Rushmore. Plus, the guys are naming a Welterweight who could beat Islam…or are they? Then, Valentina Shevchenko put on a clinic against Zhang Weili to retain her Flyweight belt, but should she be called the greatest woman to ever step foot inside a UFC octagon? Plus, you do NOT wanna miss what DC & Chael are saying about Michael Morales, Carlos Prates, Benoit St. Denis calling out Max Holloway for the BMF strap and Bo Nickal’s insane KO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

42 Min.
14.11.2025

UFC 322: New York Takeover + DC & Chael Get a Grip?

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…DC & Chael are taking over the Big Apple ahead of UFC 322! Islam Makhachev has vacated his Lightweight title in hopes of getting the belt currently held by Welterweight Champ Jack Della Maddalena. But is the risk worth the reward? Does he surpass Khabib Nurmagomedov with a win? ESPN tested Islam’s recorded grip strength and it was higher than Light Heavyweight Champ Alex Pereira’s. So, were putting the guys to the test! Can you guess who has the stronger grip? Plus, a Super Fight is upon us when the #1 Women’s Pound-4-Pound takes on the #2. Is Valentina Shevchenko vs Zhang Weili the greatest Women’s fight of all time? Then, this week in MMA history the original Double Champ, Conor McGregor made history at Madison Square Garden becoming the 1st fighter to hold titles in two divisions simultaneously. But have we seen the last of the Champ-Champ era? And, you do NOT want to miss which UFC 322 fighters the guys believe need to spend 2-3 years in Dagestan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

41 Min.

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the one and only mma show you should listen to

13.11.2020

Mo Rilla

ariel combines his knowledge of mma, professional journalism and his likeable personality to let those great characters of our sport shine and to deliver the hottest news nobody else nose about. much love from a listener since the early days from hamburg/germany
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14.07.2020

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Great Podcast!
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25.06.2018

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Pumped and excited!

22.06.2018

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Let‘s go! Monday can’t come earlier!

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.