
DC & Helwani
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The podcast home of DC & Helwani, with new episodes every Monday, featuring UFC legend Daniel Cormier and ESPN's Ariel Helwani, as they talk to the biggest names, address the hottest topics, and preview/review the most important fight cards from across the world of MMA. Also the home of Ariel Helwani's MMA Show, with new episodes most Wednesdays, featuring Ariel's conversations..
DC & Helwani
3d ago
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 controvers ..read more
DC & Helwani
6d ago
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 sho ..read more
DC & Helwani
1w ago
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 T ..read more
DC & Helwani
1w ago
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 P ..read more
DC & Helwani
2w ago
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? An ..read more
DC & Helwani
2w ago
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 ..read more
DC & Helwani
3w ago
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 upcomin ..read more
DC & Helwani
1M ago
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 Jam ..read more
DC & Helwani
1M ago
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 Fig ..read more
DC & Helwani
1M ago
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 ..read more