Podcasts about chael

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 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 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 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

In Which The Narrators Three Discuss:  Henry for MVP, Precious Dweeb Hook and Swashbuckling Emma are Too Cute, Issac's Big Incel Energy, Lily's Mamma Mia Situation, The Hat Remains Relevant, Chael's Complicated Rumbelle Feelings, and Heroic Sapphic Sacrifices.Please note some adult language is used in this episode. Thank you to Laichiruru (twitter.com/laichiruru) for our podcast cover artwork!

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

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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…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, I tell you why I love the booking of Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley 2, and why I think it'll be different this time around. Then, I talk about Ian Machado Garry's decision to step in on short notice against Carlos Prates, and why I believe it's a massive fight for each guy.Meanwhile, Mateusz Gamrot says he's the backup fighter for Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett next weekend, but I'm not sure I actually believe him. Plus, I explain why a loss to Diego Lopes might end Alexander Volkanovski's storied career.Also, I thought Craig Jones vs. Gable Steveson in a grappling match was an April Fools joke, but apparently it's real ... and I like it! Then, a wild story about a murder-for-hire plot. And finally, we unveil a new segment where you guys get to ask me questions: Ask Uncle Chael!To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.CHAPTERS:Merab vs. O'Malley 2 (00:00)UFC Kansas City (8:39)Gamrot the backup fighter (16:00)Volk's future (22:08)Craig Jones vs. Gable Steveson in grappling (29:15)Crazy story of the week (36:30)Ask Uncle Chael (43:44)

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…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…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

UFC 313 tomorrow! We prepare for the "Bad Guy!" Chael the Bad Guy Sonnen joins the show! Chael starts off with a custom intro courtesy of Frogboy The Bad Guy gives us inside information on this weekends UFC main event Leroy is in shock of the flexable style changes of Fighters What would Chael have done back in the day to get in the head of someone like Alex Pereira We get Sonnen's take on the upcoming UFC 314 Chael attempts to predict what Ilia topuria's hinted fight might be Sonnen reveals his thoughts on Dana White's transition to Boxing The guys through the logistics of what he would need to do to be successful Chael predicts Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall WILL Happen

Tobin gives us the Good News that Solana Returns to HEAT broadcast tonight! Bam Adebayo speaks on Anthony Edwards coming to town with the Wolves Bam claims the team is trending in the right direction Leroy points out that the HEAT have been in the same "What if" situation for the past 5 years UFC 313 tomorrow! We prepare for the "Bad Guy!" Chael the Bad Guy Sonnen joins the show! Chael starts off with a custom intro courtesy of Frogboy The Bad Guy gives us inside information on this weekends UFC main event Leroy is in shock of the flexable style changes of Fighters What would Chael have done back in the day to get in the head of someone like Alex Pereira We get Sonnen's take on the upcoming UFC 314 Chael attempts to predict what Ilia topuria's hinted fight might be Sonnen reveals his thoughts on Dana White's transition to Boxing The guys through the logistics of what he would need to do to be successful Chael predicts Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall WILL Happen

(HR.1) Panthers pummel the Blue Jackets & Lebron goes full Parent on Stephen A. Panthers pummel the Blue Jackets While delivering a shutout on the scoreboard, Cats also roughed up the Jackets Lebron James playing at an unreal level at this point in his career We're reminded that the God like figure known as Lebron James is still Human at his core King James confronts Stephen A. Smith for his comments on his son Bronny Terry Rozier doing a bad job of proving his innocence in this Gambling Fiasco surrounding him Scary Terry continues to give HEAT fans nightmares Cats shutout the Blue Jackets! Jonah Gadjovich proves how tough he is with 2 Fights in 1 Night Paul Maurice comments on the action in a way only he can (HR.2) Cheap Bengals up to their cheap tricks Cheap Bengals doing Cheap Bengals things, allowing Trey Hendrickson to seek a trade The guys reveiw just how done Myles Garrett is in Cleveland Marcos begs Tobin not to embarrass him in front of Chael Sonnen. Ilia Topuria had a big tease on twitter, "When we announce it, you won't believe it." We try to find out what games will "Tickle Leroy's Fancy," till Tobin takes over the segment Somehow We end this Hour talking more Random Marlins (HR.3) Lebron James the Parent Cats win last night! HEAT back on the Hardwood! Terry Rozier deactivates his Instagram account Perhaps in an attempt to avoid scrutiny from the fan base as a result of his poor play Dolphins gain some Cap Space from their recent restructuring What will they do with the extra room to target players Leroy advises the Fins to go younger Is this Chris Grier's last stand as the man in Charge? Leroy stresses Health may be more valuable than any additional talent the Dolphins can add We get Leroy's initial thoughts on Stephen A's Comments Cat Talk! - Panthers return to the practice Ice with a special guest! Roberto Luongo steps in to replace a resting Sergei Bobrovsky Marcos Mixed Bag Stephen A on Lebron Confrontation Charles Barkley gives ESPN the business for their same ole arguments (HR.4) Are the HEAT trending in the right direction? Tobin gives us the Good News that Solana Returns to HEAT broadcast tonight! Bam Adebayo speaks on Anthony Edwards coming to town with the Wolves Bam claims the team is trending in the right direction Leroy points out that the HEAT have been in the same "What if" situation for the past 5 years UFC 313 tomorrow! We prepare for the "Bad Guy!" Chael the Bad Guy Sonnen joins the show! Chael starts off with a custom intro courtesy of Frogboy The Bad Guy gives us inside information on this weekends UFC main event Leroy is in shock of the flexable style changes of Fighters What would Chael have done back in the day to get in the head of someone like Alex Pereira We get Sonnen's take on the upcoming UFC 314 Chael attempts to predict what Ilia topuria's hinted fight might be Sonnen reveals his thoughts on Dana White's transition to Boxing The guys through the logistics of what he would need to do to be successful

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

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

You know the saying, success is luck meeting preparation. In these cases, let's be honest, it's a bit more luck than preparation. There are a few like Seth Petruzelli vs Kimbo where clearly Petruzelli was just well prepared, but then there's Chael vs Jon Jones. Unless he hurt Dan Henderson on purpose, he was never getting his title shot or a chance on TUF.

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…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

Today, Hunter is joined by professor Ráchael Powers to discuss Marsy's Law. For those unfamiliar, Marsy's Law is one of many types of Victim's Bill of Rights law that exist around the country. These laws are designed to give victims of crime more rights in the criminal legal system. The only problem? They often directly conflict with the rights of the accused. Today, Ráchael joins us to talk about a report she published for the NACDL about the dangers of Marsy's Law.   Guests: Ráchael Powers Resources: Contact Ráchael https://researchdirectory.uc.edu/p/powersro https://x.com/rpowerscrim?lang=en Read the Report https://www.nacdl.org/Document/JusticeforNoneHowMarsysLawUnderminesCrimLegalSys   Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home  

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 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

On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, Daniel & Chael continue their conversation around UFC 309, this time focusing on Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler. Even in defeat, Michael Chandler seemed to be victorious... has he reached the point of his career where wins & losses don't matter but just entertaining the fans does? Is Conor McGregor still the fight that makes the most sense for Chandler following UFC 309? Plus, while Bo Nickal remained undefeated last weekend, there were many detractors following his performance and Chael P was one of them. Where does the former all-american wrestler go from here and who might he face next as he tries to climb the ranks in the middleweight division? And, massive stakes this weekend in Macau, China as 2 former champions face off between Petr Yan & Deiveson Figueiredo... Can either man do enough to put themselves at the front of the line for a bantamweight title shot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a brand new episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, Daniel Cormier & Chael Sonnen make their case if Jon Jones deserves to be the #1 Pound-For-Pound fighter in the UFC. Following his win, Jones continued to dismiss Tom Aspinall and a potential heavyweight clash... By doing this, is Jones making this fight bigger than it already was? If/When Jones vs Aspinall takes place, how DC think these two matchup and why does Chael think the oddsmakers have this fight wrong already!? Plus, why did Mike Tyson step into the ring against Jake Paul!? And how is this indicative of the state of boxing right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC 309 is finally here! DC and Chael are back talking Jones and Miocic. So has DC seen Jon Jones? Hear why it involves one of them taking a walk. Does Jones dismissing Tom Aspinall taint his legacy? Chael is all in on the new look Stipe, but can he get it done against the greatest to ever do it? See what Chael has to say. Michael Chandler returns to the octagon and hear who DC compares him too. It may surprise you. Plus, what's at stake for Charles Oliveira. And, the guys chat about undefeated rising star Bo Nickal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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…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