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? 

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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? 

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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?

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…Jon Jones says he’s already back in training camp, but the guys aren’t necessarily believing the hype. Why they feel there’s only one fight to make for the Heavyweight Champ. Plus, after Petr Yan put on a masterclass against Deiveson Figueiredo and called out the Champ Merab Dvalishvili…DC is putting on his matchmaker hat and breaking down who the biggest names in the Bantamweight division should fight next. But will the Bad Guy be on board for his matchups? Plus, you do NOT want to miss who DC says Dominick Cruz’s last dance should be against before he hangs it up. And find out which dishes are making the cut this Thanksgiving at the Cormier and Sonnen households.

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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?

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