Ariel Helwani's MMA Show

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

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Belal is the ___________ Champion. Chael & DC are filling in the blank when it comes to the type of Champ they believe Belal Muhammad is ahead of his first title defense against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in Montreal. Plus, the Bad Guy is giving some interesting advice to the Flyweight Champ Valentina Shevchenko as she prepares for Manon Fiorot in the co main event. Then, what will Monday's headline be when UFC 315 is all said and done? And former Light Heavyweight Champ Alex Pereira claims he was hacked after a cryptic tweet hinted at beef with the UFC and possibly retiring. So, which one of the guys are calling Alex Pereira a liar? You do not want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…is Bo Nickal overrated? Well, some are calling Reinier de Ridder the Conductor this morning after he put a stop to the Bo Nickal hype train in Des Moines, Iowa. Find out whether DC & Chael agree on Bo being overrated or RDR being underestimated. Plus, will Cory Sandhagen become the Bantamweight Champ in 2025? It's a question deserving of a hot take after Sandhagen called for the next title shot after beating former Flyweight Champ Deiveson Figueiredo.  Then, UFC 315 is on deck and we're breaking down why Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena are both looking past each other ahead of their Welterweight title bout. And we're celebrating Cinco de Mayo with the list of the greatest Mexican UFC fighters of all time. Find out who cracked the Top 3! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…We answer the question EVERYONE wants to know, how many Jon Joneses would it take to beat one Silverback Gorilla? Let's just say…DC & Chael do NOT agree on how many it would take! Plus, it's official! Tom Aspinall is now the longest reigning Interim Champion in UFC History. So, should he shift his focus to fighting a different opponent and should Jon Jones be stripped of his Heavyweight Title? You do NOT want to miss the Bad Guy's hot take! Then, Saturday's Fight Night in Iowa has some absolute Bangers on tap between Cory Sandhagen & Deiveson Figueiredo, and Reinier de Ridder & Bo Nickal. Find out if DC & Chael are calling Bull$#@t on Bo's fight week video claiming he weighs 222lbs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…it's “one more for the Bad Guy” when it comes to breaking fight news! Dana White confirmed Chael's bombshell that Dustin Poirier's final walk to the octagon will be in his home state of Louisiana against Max Holloway for the BMF Title. So, what does the matchup and fight location say about Poirier and his legacy? Plus, former Welterweight King Kamaru Usman is taking on Joaquin Buckley in Atlanta, and the guys weigh in on Buckley being called a Villain. Then, did Ian Machado Garry just prove he's the #1 Welterweight contender in the world with his win over Carlos Prates? And, does Ian being named the official backup fighter for the Welterweight Title bout at UFC 315 confirm that he is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy Bad Guy…The Bull$#@t Meter is back for the hottest topics in the world of MMA! Find out if DC is calling BS on Chael's latest fight news of Islam Makhachev vs Justin Gaethje, and his recent change of heart on Tom Aspinall's next opponent. Then, a big Fight Night in Kansas City is on tap for UFC fans and Light Heavyweight Anthony “Lionheart” Smith joins the show ahead of his final walk to the octagon! Plus, in the Main Event Ian Machado Garry is taking on one of the Fighting Nerds Carlos Prates. So, are the guys concerned that Prates' smoking nearly a pack of cigarettes a day could affect his gas tank in the 5-round bout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Ilia Topuria almost broke the internet when he recently sat down with Joe Rogan and went in about his move to the Lightweight division. Find out what the guys think about Topuria saying he won't fight unless it's against the Champ Islam Mahakchev. Plus, could there be an interim Middleweight title fight in the near future? After injury reports surrounding Middleweight Champ Dricus Du Plessis, shock waves are being sent throughout the division leaving many to ask…should he vacate his belt and who could fight for the interim title if he does? Khamzat Chimaev? Caio Borralho? Nassourdine Imavov? And, DC & Chael are still reeling in the magic of getting the VIP treatment at WrestleMania 41 in Vegas. You do not want to miss what they have to say about everything that went down at the biggest weekend in the world of Wrestling Entertainment! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Special Edition of Good Guy / Bad Guy…it's a WrestleMania Takeover!! The biggest WWE Superstars are hanging with DC & Chael on the Main Stage at WWE World in Las Vegas ahead of WrestleMania 41. WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Liv Morgan joins the show, and you do NOT want to miss the moment the guys bring the Champ to tears. Plus, Pénta, one of the best Luchador's in the game, hits the Good Guy / Bad Guy stage! He's breaking down what's to come in his first WrestleMania appearance and of course taking shots at Dominik Mysterio! Then, WWE Superstar AJ Styles takes the stage and he's out for revenge against Logan Paul who eliminated him in the 2025 men's Royal Rumble match. Find out how he plans to put an end to Logan when they face-off at WrestleMania! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…do all the Paddy the Baddy doubters owe him an apology? Well, his dominant win over Iron Michael Chandler at UFC 314 has some legendary fighters issuing an apology for doubting his skills. So, who's next for Pimblett and does he have the juice to reach Conor McGregor Superstardom? Then, “Alexander the Great” or “Alexander the Greatest Featherweight of all time”? The guy's break down whether his big win over Diego Lopes for the Featherweight Title solidifies his spot over Jose Aldo as the undisputed GOAT! Plus, what's the bigger headline, Amanda Nunes' UFC Hall of Fame induction -or- her surprise announcement to return to the UFC? And, after Jean Silva's massive submission win over Bryce Mitchell in Miami the Good Guy & Bad Guy are ranking the Fighting Nerds. Find out who tops the list for their star power and who has the most championship potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Future UFC Hall of Famer Dustin Poirier joins DC & Chael live in Miami to break down all the action of UFC 314! So, is Alexander Volkanovski the Featherweight GOAT with or without a win over Diego Lopes? Does Dustin really think Michael Chandler is a cheater? Plus, Dustin answers the question everyone wants to know…Would he rather be stuck on a deserted island with Conor McGregor or Michael Chandler? And, this week in MMA history marks 20 years since The Ultimate Fighter debuted and captured fight fans across the globe! TUF Season 1 winner Forrest Griffin Joins the show to take a trip down memory lane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Is Alexander Volkanovski still that dude? Well, he'll have the chance to prove it at UFC 314 in Miami for the Interim Featherweight Title against the exciting up and comer Diego Lopes. Could Diego's first 5-round fight play a key role in the outcome? Then, will the Paddy the Baddy hype train end with Michael Chandler in the Co Main Event or could a win get him a shot at the title next? Plus, who has the most pressure at UFC 314? It's a question that DC & Chael do NOT agree on! And Dana White personally invites NCAA Wrestling Champ Wyatt Hendrickson to UFC 314 in Miami. Does this mean we could soon see Wyatt make the walk to the octagon? 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 recent fight announcements made by Dana White, surrounding UFC 316 on June 7th in Newark, NJ. Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O'Malley 2 headlines the event while Julianna Pena vs Kayla Harrison sits as the co-main event. How can Sean's camp ensure that the rematch does not go the same way the first fight went? DC provides a unique move that Suga can make to help with his wrestling ahead of June 7. Plus, why does Chael think Pena vs Harrison could have been the main event? Can this fight finally be the one that pulls Amanda Nunes out of retirement. Also, UFC PPV's have been announced through June 7, and international fight week is still wide open... Chael P has some insight on why this is the perfect time for Jones vs Aspinall. Finally, Carlos Prates has a new fight and it is arguably a bigger, more important, fight for both he and the welterweight division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…Is it finally over for Conor McGregor in the UFC? That's the message from the Notorious one himself who revealed he's happy with what he's done in his MMA career and that the people of Ireland are now his focus. So, has DC finally come to terms that we will never see McGregor return to the octagon? Plus, the stars were out in Mexico City for its UFC Fight Night! From Brandon Moreno's win over Steve Erceg, DC fangirling over one of Mexico's biggest stars to Alex Pereira's star power…get an inside look at what went down that you didn't see on TV. Then, does former Welterweight King Kamaru Usman still have the juice to call out the top the guys in the division? And, you do NOT want to miss the epic story of when the Bad Guy photobombed 50 Cent & Jon Jones! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…DC & Chael are still in shock at what's being considered the biggest upset in NCAA Wrestling History! DC was on the call for the Championships and is reliving the epic moment when Olympic Gold Medalist Gable Stevenson was dethroned by Wyatt Hendrickson in a wild Heavyweight title clash. Find out if the guys think MMA is next for Stevenson following his loss. Plus, Sean Brady just put Philly on the map and the entire Welterweight division on notice after a dominant win over the former Champ Leon Edwards at Fight Night 254 in the UK. So, is Sean the real deal? Is Leon done? Then, Tom Aspinall is on a mission to troll Jon Jones and he's doing so with a rubber ducky? But is the gimmick genius or corny? And, you do NOT want to miss DC & Chael remembering the late Boxing Legend George Foreman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Tom Aspinall's father is calling for Jon Jones to vacate the Heavyweight title after reports that he wants six months to prepare for the title fight once the contracts are signed. The guys weigh in on what they'd do if they were in Aspinall's shoes as the interim Champ. Then, this week in MMA History it was a UFC Fight Night in London for the books! We look back at UFC Fight Night 204: Volkov vs Aspinall in 2022 where a record nine performance bonuses went to every fighter with a finish. So, will this weekend's Fight Night in London follow suit with Leon Edwards and Sean Brady headlining the card at O2 arena? And the NCAA Wrestling Championships kick off on ESPN this week and DC is on the mic for the event! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Is Islam Makhachev duckin' Ilia Topuria? Does Topuria deserve an immediate title shot in the Lightweight division after vacating his Featherweight belt? Find out which matchups the guys want to see next at 155lbs. Plus, there's a new group of Champs in the UFC with a combined record of 53-0-1 that some fans are calling boring. The guys discuss why they believe this new era of title holders are underappreciated. Then, the UFC is coming to Iowa! And the Bad Guy's taking credit for Bo Nikal's matchup on the card against Reinier de Ridder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…There's a new Champ in the Light Heavyweight division and his name is Big Ank? That's what Magomed Ankalaev wants to be known as after silencing doubters with a Unanimous Decision win over Alex Pereira at UFC 313. But do the guys want to see an immediate rematch? And Ankalaev is taking shots at EVERYONE! And he's doing it like a seasoned pro. Find out if the Bad Guy himself believes Ankalaev could be the UFC's new Bad Guy? Plus, Justin Gaethje is baaaaack after defeating Rafael Fiziev in a rematch that earned him the Fight of the Night Bonus and you do NOT want to miss who the fellas want to see him fight next! Then, it's another win for the Fighting Nerds after Mauricio Ruffy knocks out King Green with a nasty spinning heel kick! Leaving us with the question…have we ever seen anything like the rise of the Fighting Nerds? And, find out why DC & Chael want to add Robbie Lawler's picture in the dictionary.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…We celebrate one year of Good Guy/Bad Guy! After 365 (ish) days it's no secret that the Bad Guy may mispronounce the names of fighters from time to time, so we're putting him on the spot with a fun game you do NOT want to miss! Plus, UFC 313 is almost here and there's a lot of questions surrounding the highly anticipated main event between Light Heavyweight Champ Alex Pereira and #1 contender Magomed Ankalaev. So, is the trash talk real? What if the fight goes to the ground? Has Pereira's celebrity status taken him away from preparing for this fight? And, are people disrespecting Justin Gaethje ahead of his rematch against Rafael Fiziev? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Did the Champ Alex Pereira just pull the ultimate power move on Magomed Ankalaev ahead of their Light Heavyweight Title Fight at UFC 313? Poatan is putting his money where his mouth is by challenging Ankalaev to a bet where the loser must donate $200k to the charity of the winner's choice. Plus, is that Bull$#@t the guy's smell? Get ready for Good Guy / Bad Guy's BS Meter and find out if they're calling BS on some of the boldest claims from the two men at the top of the marquee! Then, good promotion or bad move? DC & Chael react to the UFC releasing a new angle of the brutal knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 just days before his fight against Rafael Fiziev. And John Cena turns heel and DC's wrestling team takes home gold at the CIF Championship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Daniel Cormier & Chael Sonnen recap an action-packed UFC Fight Night from Seattle this past weekend, headlined by the controversial finish between Henry Cejudo & Song Yadong. How should the eye poke have been handled by all parties and where does Cejudo go from here, now a loser of 3 straight since he returned from retirement? In retrospect, was Triple C's retirement in 2020 the worst career decision he could have made? In the co main event, Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez continued his hot streak by defeating Brendan Allen... Is Fluffy a new contender at 185 lbs.? DC has an idea who his next fight should be against! Plus, find out why Jean Silva's callout may have eclipsed his performance inside the octagon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dana White took to social media on Wednesday night and gave fight fans the news they have been waiting to hear about the UFC 314 and UFC 315 PPV fight cards. Volk vs Lopes…Chandler vs Paddy…Belal vs JDM! DC and Chael take a break from coaching TUF to break down all the big matchups and discuss who could be next for Ilia Topuria now that he will vacate the Featherweight belt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DC and Chael are back for another episode in the middle of filming TUF Season 33. The guys dive into what their life has been like, living in Vegas and leading their camps. Also, GSP was at the 4 Nations Faceoff this past weekend where 3 fights broke out in 10 seconds, would the guys ever fight on the ice? Jared Cannonier gets back in the win column this weekend with a knockout of Gregory Rodrigues. At 40 years old, what's next for the Killa Gorilla in a tight middleweight division? Andre Petroski called out Bo Nickal this past weekend and listen to who Chael think is next for the rising contender. Alex Pereira was spotted with Drake in Australia 3 weeks before his title fight. Hear how concerned the guys are with his next title defense right around the corner.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…a beef is brewing with DC & Chael as they begin filming Season 33 of The Ultimate Fighter. So, will things come to blows between the opposing coaches? Or will their two current UFC Welterweight Coaches, Colby Covington and Michael Chiesa end up scrapping at the end of the season? Plus, it's the case of a Legend vs Legend in Dustin Poirier's upcoming retirement fight. So, which legend should meet the Diamond inside the octagon when he makes his final walk? Then, Israel Adesanya is clearing the air with the one referee at the center of his two controversial stoppages. You do NOT want to miss what the Good Guy & the Bad Guy have to say about Izzy's face to face with Marc Goddard. And, in our Black History Month Spotlight we're giving flowers to the 1st Black UFC Commentator…the late NFL Hall of Famer & Civil Rights Activist Jim Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…And Still! Dricus Du Plessis is fresh off his win at UFC 312 against Sean Strickland to retain his Middleweight Title, but did he drop the ball in his post-fight callout? And did Strickland's mouth write a check his ass couldn't cash? Find out if the guys believe he's really who he says he is. Plus, Strawweight Champ Zhang just put on a clinic against Tatiana Suarez…so, did her dominant performance prove she's the best fighter on the entire UFC roster? And future UFC Hall of Famer Dominick Cruz announces his retirement from the sport following a recent shoulder injury. You do NOT want to miss what the Good Guy & Bad Guy remember most about Dom and why Cheeseburgers are at the top of their minds when looking back at their favorite moments with the former Bantamweight King! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy Bad Guy…take cover because Sean Strickland has a microphone, and no one is safe ahead of his rematch with Middleweight Champ Dricus Du Plessis. Find out what the guys think about the trash talk between the two and how it may play a factor when they step back inside the octagon. Then, is Alex Pereira risking his own career by helping Sean Strickland prepare in Australia? Plus, find out if will DC & Chael take a “trip” with Suga Rashad when the UFC Hall of Famer “Suga” Rashad Evans joins the show. Breaking News…The Good Guy and Bad Guy reveal their full Coaching Teams for the Ultimate Fighter. And, plot twist…the choices in two of their coaches could end up in a straight up brawl between a pair of current UFC fighters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Did we just witness Father Time catch up to former Middleweight Champ Isreal Adesanya? DC & Chael break down what it's like to live by the sword and die by the sword. And, what they want next for the Last Stylebender. Then, did MVP's performance against Shara Bullet prove that his unique fighting style is the hardest to compete against in all of MMA? Plus, WWE Legend CM Punk joins the show following his performance at Royale Rumble. After being eliminated by Logan Paul in the match the guys want to know, what's next for WWE Star? And, find out who CM Punk want to slap the sh#t out of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Former Middleweight Champ Israel Adesanya makes the walk to the octagon this weekend in his first non-title fight in 6 years at UFC Saudi Arabia. He faces #5 Nassourdine Imavov and says it doesn't matter if he loses his next 10 fights because it won't affect his legacy. So, is the cement already set on the legacy of the Last Stylebender? Do they guys consider him the GOAT at Middleweight? Plus, is Sharaputdin Magomedov (Shara Bullet) being fed to the wolves in his matchup against a star like Michael Venom Page or is this the ultimate “must win” for MVP? And, who will be the last man standing at this years Royal Rumble? You do NOT want to miss the wild predications from the Good Guy and the Bad Guy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Would DC ever hang out with his nemesis Jon Jones? That's the question after Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker almost broke the internet when they recently hung out and trained together. The two joined forces ahead of Izzy's first non-title fight since 2019 this weekend against Nassourdine Imavov in a 5-round Middleweight bout. So, what's Izzy's purpose if he's not fighting for the title? Plus, Usman Nurmagomedov continues his unbeaten 19-0 streak after defending his Bellator Lightweight Title at PFL Dubai. But how would he stack up against the 155 division in the UFC? Find out if the guys rank him in the Top 5 of the best Lightweights in the world. And Aline Pereira the sister of UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Alex Pereira is making noise in the fight world, putting together some impressive wins outside of the UFC. That's why DC & Chael are laying out their favorite fighting siblings in MMA history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of Good Guy & Bad Guy, we recap all things UFC 311. Chael says he looks up to Islam while Dana White FINALLY calls Islam the pound-for-pound king… What is left for Islam to accomplish? Can he become the star this is mentor, Khabib, became? Also, it's time to put some respect on Merab's name! Following his 1st title defense, did he turn doubters into believers? Will we see Merab vs O'Malley 2 next? Plus… Jiri wants a 3rd crack at Alex Pereira… do the guys think the outcome would be any different than the first two instances? And, Good Guy vs Bad Guy! What will the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter look like?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Good Guy and the Bad Guy are back together at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles for the first pay-per-view of the year. Chael has beef with RC? He explains why. They preview UFC 311 and discuss Khabib's recent comments about retirement for good. What does Islam breaking Khabib's lightweight title defense record do for his legacy? Find out their thoughts on Islam's growth as a fighter. Merab Dvalishvili has been vocal about feeling disrespected in the lead up to fighting Umar Nurmagomedov, but will this affect him in his first title defense? And with two powerful Light-heavyweights in Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka light up the main card this weekend...what's at stake for them?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Could you imagine being the person who has to remove Khabib Nurmagomedov from a flight? The guys react to the incident with the UFC Hall of Famer that has now gone viral. Plus, Coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov has left a legendary legacy in the MMA world. Between Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Umar Nurmagomedov, and Usman Nurmagomedov they hold a record of 91-1. So, are we witnessing the era of Dagestani Domination? And, will Islam surpass Khabib as the Lightweight GOAT with a win over Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311? Then DC & Chael recap the first Fight Night of the year! So, did Mackenzie Dern blow her shot at the title? And, should refs be judged on their performance too? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Future Hall of Famer Dominick Cruz joins the show to discuss what could be the final fight of his legendary career February 22nd against Rob Font. So, what does he think about being on the same card as the guy he wanted to fight…Henry Cejudo? Why did he take the fight vs Rob Font, and why is he now deciding to lay his gloves down and retire? Plus, you do not want to miss Dom playing “The Name Game” with DC & Chael. Then, is it a good or bad move turning down a fight against UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Alex Pereira? Find out if the Good Guy or Bad Guy ever turned down a fight, they didn't think they could win. Mackenzie Dern or Amanda Ribas? Chael makes his prediction for the 1st Main Event of 2025. And, someone wanted all the smoke with DC at a recent wrestling match, but who is he? It's a story you must hear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're Baaaaaaaaaaaack! On the very first episode of the new year, the guys are answering some of the biggest hypothetical questions in the MMA world. So, what will happen in 2025? Will Jon Jones get paid $30 Million to fight Tom Aspinall? Will Conor McGregor box Logan Paul, then make his long-awaited UFC return? Will the GOAT Amanda Nunes return for some unfinished business? You do NOT wanna miss what DC & Chael are saying about those questions and much more as we kick off the new year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…Joaquin Buckley is coming off the biggest win of his career after calming the chaos of Colby Covington and one of the guys believes he could be unbeatable in the Welterweight Division. So, who should be next in line for Buckley? Plus, Chael pulls back the curtain on cornering Covington, throwing in the towel, and making the walk to the octagon with wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan. Find out what Chael says the Hulkster taught him that absolutely blew his mind and why DC may apply his teachings in the bedroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Alexandre Pantoja is calling out Demetrious Johnson, the Flyweight GOAT following his win against UFC newcomer Kai Asakura. Find out which one of the guys believes we may be witnessing a better version of Mighty Mouse currently ruling the division. Plus, we discuss all the drama surrounding UFC 311. Islam Makhachev and Nate Diaz throw bottles at each other, Merab Dvalishvili gets into an altercation with Umar Nurmagomedov and a fan, and Jamahal Hill and Alex Pereira almost throw hands at the UFC Performance Institute! Then, the Main and Co Main events for UFC 312 in Australia have been announced and DC & Chael are reacting to the rematch for the Middleweight strap between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland, and Tatiana Suarez' shot at the Strawweight Title against the Champ Zhang Weili. And you do NOT want to miss the guys sharing what it was like for them asking a girl out back in the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…the final PPV of 2024 is here and future Hall of Famer Dominick Cruz joins the show to break down UFC 310, troll DC, and reveal who he wants to fight next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…The final PPV of the year is almost here and the card for UFC 310 is deep! Can you guess which matchup the guys are most excited to see? Is it Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Ian Machado Garry, Vicente Luque vs Themba Gorimbo, or Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Asakura? DC & Chael lay out their top 3 fights from the card to wrap up 2024. Plus, the Welterweight division is already making waves for what's to come next year. Jorge Masvidal says he's turning up the heat in Miami for his UFC return after hanging it up in 2023. And the former Champ Leon “Rocky” Edwards announced his return to headline in London! But who should they fight when they make that walk to the octagon? The Good Guy & the Bad Guy are doing some matchmaking that you don't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices