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On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Did we just witness the next Middleweight Champ stake his claim? Reiner de Ridder is coming off the biggest win of his career beating Robert Whittaker via split decision and many are speculating he could be next in line for a shot at the Middleweight Title. But is he ready to fight for the strap after just four UFC appearances? Plus, Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to get rid of rounds in fighting! Yup, you read that right. Instead, he wants fighters to throw down for 15 or 25 minutes straight. So, do the Good Guy & Bad Guy like the idea of throwing down till the finish or the lone-final bell? And, Islam Makhachev wants all the smoke with the man who just took his longstanding #1 spot in the Pound for Pound Rankings. But is a fight vs Ilia Topuria realistic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…We kick things off by remembering Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan after his sudden passing. Plus, Dana White just dropped the news of some massive main events for upcoming PPV’s. Magomed Ankalaev will face Alex Pereira in his first defense of the Light Heavyweight strap. And one of the guys has a hot take about what’s next for Pereira if he takes another “L” to Ankalaev. Then, Cory Sandhagen will get the next crack at the Bantamweight title but is he the right guy to stop Merab Dvalishvili? And, it’s official! Tom Aspinall will out his Heavyweight belt on the line against Cyril Gane. Find out why DC believes Cyril has a better shot at beating Aspinall than he did vs Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…Max Holloway proved once again why he is the Baddest MF’er on the planet by sending Dustin Poirier into retirement with a loss in front of his home crowd!! With Holloway becoming the very first Undisputed BMF in UFC history, the guys believe a BMF Ranking should be created immediately. So, who’s already on the list? And, who should be next in line for a shot at the BMF strap? Plus, Jon Jones cannot be trusted. That’s the sentiment of Dana White when it comes to putting Jon Jones on the highly anticipated fight card at the White House next year. You do not want to miss what DC & Chael have to say about Jones’ response to Dana’s comments.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…We’re live from New Orleans, Louisiana where Dustin Poirier is set to take his final walk into the Octagon against BMF Champ Max Holloway for UFC 318! So, is Max turning into the Bad Guy for Poirier’s last dance? Does the BMF Title retire with Poirier if he wins? Plus, former UFC Welterweight and Lafeyette native, Alan Jouban joins the show. You do not want to miss what he has to say about his longtime friend’s legacy and what’s next for the Diamond. Then, he’s born in Louisiana and reps Louisiana to the fullest, but how well does DC really know Louisiana? Chael is playing the part of a Game Show Host to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…The Blessed Express is pulling into New Orleans, Louisiana for another BANGER vs Dustin Poirier for UFC 318. It’s Max Holloway’s first fight back from suffering a NASTY KO and with his BMF Title on the line and the possibility of going 0-6 in the two trilogies of his career…is this a MUST-WIN fight? Plus, Derrick Lewis does what he does best…knock dudes out and give EPIC post-fight interviews. So, should the UFC book him to fight Tom Aspinall next for the Heavyweight strap? And the ESPY for Fighter of the Year goes to…Merab Dvalishvili! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Jon Jones, José Aldo, Dominick Cruz, Robbie Lawler, Anthony Smith, Matt Brown and now Dustin Poirier. Are we seeing an end of an era with the OG’s of the game laying down the gloves? Plus, the Bad Guy has a “conspiracy theory” about the newly crowned Lightweight Champ Illia Topuria, his promise to the UFC and Islam Makhachev. Then, can you guess who DC & Chael say packed the hardest punch during their careers? And, could we soon see a matchup between Tom Aspinall and Derrick Lewis for the Heavyweight strap? Oh, yeah…Chael is telling more lies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Could we see the UFC octagon at the White House? Well, the wild idea could be reality by this time next year. But how likely is this to happen? Then, it’s a perfect day for the Good Guy / Bad Guy Bull$#!% Meter. So, are the guys calling BS on Jon Jones’ claim he’s returned to the testing pool? Or Conor McGregor’s statement to make his long-awaited comeback headlining at the White House?  Plus, we’re handing out some Mid-Year Awards! Find out who gets DC & Chael’s vote for the best KO and best Fight. And the matchup the UFC needs to make by the end of the year is… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Ilia Topuria is the new King of the Lightweight division after flatlining Charles Oliveira for the vacant title at UFC 317. So, are we witnessing the greatest rise in MMA History? Then, Paddy Pimblett ends the night as the frontrunner to get the next shot at Topuria but the fight may never happen according to one of our guys. Plus, if Topuria fought Conor McGregor in his prime who’d win? You do NOT want to miss who both DC & Chael believe would come out on top! Also, Flyweight Champ Alexandre Pantoja continues his dominate reign after putting Kai Kara-France to sleep. So, why is he barely cracking the Top 10 on the Pound-4-Pound list? And is Joshua Van the guy to finally put an end to Pantoja’s legendary run?  Wait...someone stole DC’s brand-new car? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…It’s a UFC X takeover for International Fight Week! DC & Chael are answering some wild questions from the best fans on the planet. Plus, find out if the crowd believes Jon Jones ducked Tom Aspinall. And Anthony “Lionheart” Smith stops by to join the fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…You guessed it, we’re talking about Jon Jones and his surprise retirement! But one of the guys is revealing a change of heart on the legacy their dear friend is leaving behind. So, is it DC or Chael? Then, there’s a new Undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion and his name is Tom Aspinall. Find out the one name both fellas agree should NOT be first to fight him!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Will there be a bludgeoning during the Fight Night in Baku between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr.? One of the guys believe so. Then, Justin Gaethje revealed his dream UFC Main Event would be a 4-way Death Match between Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier, Islam Makhachev and himself. So, who would the Bad Guy choose to be in his Ultimate Death Match? You do NOT want to miss the 4 names on his list! And we’re playing “Two Truth’s and a Lie.” But can you guess which is a lie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…The Nigerian Nightmare is baaaaaaaack! Former Welterweight Champ Kamaru Usman put on a clinic against Joaquin Buckley in front of a sold-out crowd in Atlanta, GA. So, why are the guys praising Buckley and what do they think about Usman calling out the winner of Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev? Then, they’re putting on their Matchmaking hats and choosing who’s next for who in the Welterweight Division. And, Featherweight Champ Alexander Volkanovski is calling out Jon Jones, saying he should “fight or retire!” You do not want to miss what the Good Guy and Bad Guy have to say about his comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…Former Welterweight Champ Kamaru Usman joins the show ahead of his fight against Joaquin Buckley. So, what does the Nigerian Nightmare think about Buckley fanboying during their faceoff and what’s the first thing he thinks of when he hears the name Colby Covington? Then, DC & Chael discuss the possible retirement of Justin Gaethje if he doesn’t get the next shot at the Lightweight Title. Plus, is Merab Dvalishvili the Bantamweight GOAT? And, DC gives an update on Ben Askren after being hospitalized with severe pneumonia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…It’s official, the GOAT is baaaaaack! Former UFC two-time Champ Amanda Nunes is coming out of retirement to fight the newly crowned Women’s Bantamweight Queen Kayla Harrison. So, is this the biggest fight in Women’s MMA history? Plus, Dana White confirmed Jon Jones has agreed to fight Tom Aspinall, but no date was set, and no contract was signed. Don’t miss the guy’s reaction to the news or DC’s clapback to Jones’ online trolling. And, Merab Dvalishvili proved why they call him “The Machine” after beating Sean O’Malley for a second time at UFC 316. Find out what the Good Guy and Bad Guy think is next for the Suga Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, Daniel Cornier & Chael Sonnen dive into UFC 316 and the two bantamweight title fights that headline the card. In the main event, as Sean looks to reclaim his title in the rematch, has he does enough to match up with Merab? Or is Merab simply just too good for anyone in the division right now? And in the co main event… is the champion being disrespected being a +500 underdog!? Can Kayla make 135lbs, a weight we have yet to see her make in the UFC career? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, Interim Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall joins the show for an exclusive interview. He touches on what has been going on behind the scenes in regards to his potential Jon Jones fight and why he believes that Jon Jones is retired. DC & Chael try to decipher who Tom will be fighting next as the champ said "I have my next fight and location ready". Also, Daniel gives a peak behind the curtain as to what was going on in the moment that Maycee Barber did not make the walk for her main event fight against Erin Blanchfield. Where does this leave the flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko, and the rest of the division? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, Daniel Cormier & Chael Sonnen recap the 1st episode of the new TUF season, and how the bad guy already has one leg up on the good guy. Then, on the heels of Tom Aspinall's "big announcement", when is trolling too much for these fighters? Can it get to a point where it will turn fans off? Has it gotten to the point where Jon Jones needs to be stripped of his heavyweight title and if not, should Tom Aspinall go ahead and defend his interim championship? And, with a top 5 women's flyweight main event this weekend, can either Erin Blanchfield or Maycee Barber win convincingly enough to force the UFC to change plans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Jon Jones is making big statements about his future and we’re pulling out the Bull$#!@ Meter to see if DC & Chael are calling BS! Plus, you do NOT want to miss the other hot topics on the Bull$#!@ Meter like Beneil Dariush claiming he would have finished Islam Makhachev if given the shot at UFC 311. Then, the UFC is bringing the heat this Summer with some stacked matchups. But which fight is bringing the most heat? Is it Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira? Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier for the BMF? Or another banger like Dricus DuPlessis vs Khamzat Chimaev? And Season 33 of The Ultimate Fighter is debuting Tuesday and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic show…the guys are revealing their lists of the Best TUF Alumni who never won a UFC Title! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, Daniel Cormier & Chael Sonnen dive into the big fight announcements that Dana White announced last week, but first and foremost, the stripping of Islam Makhachev of the lightweight title. What does this say about the landscape of the lightweight division as well as is this a sign the era of “champ-champ’ is over? Chael P has some strong words for Islam that you won’t want to miss! Then, with the lightweight title vacant, in steps Ilia Topuria to take on Charles Oliveira at International Fight Week… With Topuria being a heavy favorite, why are people overlooking Do Bronx ahead of this fight? Lastly, the highly anticipated middleweight title fight between DDP & Khamzat Chimaev will take place later this summer in Chicago… Do the guys believe this is the best fight, on paper, that the UFC can make right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Will Islam Makhachev be the next Double Champ? Jack Della Maddalena’s impressive win over Belal Muhammad for the Welterweight strap has Islam talking about becoming Double Champ. But is the matchup vs JDM better than Islam vs Ilia Topuria? Then, Jon Jones is back on his BS calling out DC at Heavyweight. Find out what the Good Guy has to say in response to Jones saying he’d beat him worst at Heavyweight than he did at Light Heavyweight. Then, it’s one more for the Bad Guy when it comes to being Undefeated and Undisputed...in jeans? Chael is breaking down his viral video hitting the mat against Iowa State Wrestling’s Champ Caleb Young! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices