Talen Guzman
@talenguzman.bsky.social
Combat sports writer, analyst, and competitor.
Lead MMA/UFC writer for Entain Group/TAB New Zealand.
USA Boxing certified coach.
Mediocre Judoka.
Lead MMA/UFC writer for Entain Group/TAB New Zealand.
USA Boxing certified coach.
Mediocre Judoka.
Long career clearly came to a close at #UFC323 for Henry Cejudo. He put up his best effort and didn't waver for a minute but didn't have many answers for the younger man.
Impressive showing from Payton Talbott in many ways. Gritty, fun, and he got better as it went on. #MMA
Impressive showing from Payton Talbott in many ways. Gritty, fun, and he got better as it went on. #MMA
December 7, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Merciful stoppage by Herb Dean to save Edson Barboza from more punishment at #UFC323. A scrappy fight, Barboza swung hard early on in an Aldo-like fashion but couldn't hold up to the same force coming back.
For Jalin Turner, a relieving fight after a retirement & 1-4 stretch nearly ended his career
For Jalin Turner, a relieving fight after a retirement & 1-4 stretch nearly ended his career
December 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Merciful stoppage by Herb Dean to save Edson Barboza from more punishment at #UFC323. A scrappy fight, Barboza swung hard early on in an Aldo-like fashion but couldn't hold up to the same force coming back.
For Jalin Turner, a relieving fight after a retirement & 1-4 stretch nearly ended his career
For Jalin Turner, a relieving fight after a retirement & 1-4 stretch nearly ended his career
December 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Busted bones at #ONEFridayFight134. Wishing a speedy recovery to Alaverdi Ramazanov.
November 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Busted bones at #ONEFridayFight134. Wishing a speedy recovery to Alaverdi Ramazanov.
Cuts complicated things for Pat Sabatini but his grappling + wrestling prowess can't be denied. Tenacious in tie-ups and got his revenge on Chepe Mariscal.
The pair shares a 1-1 record against each other now. Surely it's a burning question if they'll ever do it again... #UFC322 #MMA
The pair shares a 1-1 record against each other now. Surely it's a burning question if they'll ever do it again... #UFC322 #MMA
November 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Dominant win for Fatima Kline over #12 ranked Angela Hill at #UFC322. It's easy to see her lining up with someone like #8 Tabatha Ricci or #6 Loopy Godinez soon.
The 25-year-old Kline is improving fast and gunning for top 10 opponents. A highly-skilled emerging contender. #MMA #WMMA
The 25-year-old Kline is improving fast and gunning for top 10 opponents. A highly-skilled emerging contender. #MMA #WMMA
November 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Utterly gorgeous finish in round three from Baisangur Susurkaev but there is a growing trend of vulnerability developing with him.
He's getting by his initial UFC tests but he is consistently struggling more than he's expected to; gas tank issues compound concerns. #UFC322 #MMA
He's getting by his initial UFC tests but he is consistently struggling more than he's expected to; gas tank issues compound concerns. #UFC322 #MMA
November 15, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Hard to overstate how important Shevchenko vs. Zhang is at #UFC322. The winner has a solid claim towards being the greatest female fighter ever.
It wouldn't be a stretch to say this one of the most skilled title fights we've ever had in the UFC, period. Historic implications in this one. #WMMA #MMA
It wouldn't be a stretch to say this one of the most skilled title fights we've ever had in the UFC, period. Historic implications in this one. #WMMA #MMA
November 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Every time a "big" story breaks in #MMA I'm stunned by how many people don't check their sources and double-check the information they receive.
I think wannabe journalists forget that they're writing about real people, gyms, and legal situations. Due diligence is the least owed.
I think wannabe journalists forget that they're writing about real people, gyms, and legal situations. Due diligence is the least owed.
November 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Every time a "big" story breaks in #MMA I'm stunned by how many people don't check their sources and double-check the information they receive.
I think wannabe journalists forget that they're writing about real people, gyms, and legal situations. Due diligence is the least owed.
I think wannabe journalists forget that they're writing about real people, gyms, and legal situations. Due diligence is the least owed.
Gerald McClellan turns 58 today, so here's a clip of the "G-Man" flooring Jay Bell with a snappy body shot in 1993.
This was McClellan's first WBC middleweight title defense after beating Julian Jackson for the belt three months earlier. #boxing
This was McClellan's first WBC middleweight title defense after beating Julian Jackson for the belt three months earlier. #boxing
October 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Gerald McClellan turns 58 today, so here's a clip of the "G-Man" flooring Jay Bell with a snappy body shot in 1993.
This was McClellan's first WBC middleweight title defense after beating Julian Jackson for the belt three months earlier. #boxing
This was McClellan's first WBC middleweight title defense after beating Julian Jackson for the belt three months earlier. #boxing
Jasmine must have seen the Nelson/Frevola fight and thought everyone had to be stopped 2+ times. #UFCVancouver #MMA
October 19, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Jasmine must have seen the Nelson/Frevola fight and thought everyone had to be stopped 2+ times. #UFCVancouver #MMA
Frankly stellar timing from Charles Jourdain on his flying knees tonight. His shot selection up the middle was accurate and devastating - great finish against a respected veteran in Davey Grant. #UFCVancouver #MMA
October 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Frankly stellar timing from Charles Jourdain on his flying knees tonight. His shot selection up the middle was accurate and devastating - great finish against a respected veteran in Davey Grant. #UFCVancouver #MMA
A stoppage that could have been called sooner gets completely invalidated for *no* rational reason. Tough break for 🇨🇦 Kyle Nelson, horrible call by Dan Miragliotta tonight. #UFCVancouver
October 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
A stoppage that could have been called sooner gets completely invalidated for *no* rational reason. Tough break for 🇨🇦 Kyle Nelson, horrible call by Dan Miragliotta tonight. #UFCVancouver
Catastrophic error from referee Dan Miragliotta at #UFCVancouver drastically impacted Kyle Nelson's win over Matt Frevola.
Miragliotta stepped in when THREE seconds were still on the clock, then said he heard a bell (that never went off for round one). Hate to see it. #MMA
Miragliotta stepped in when THREE seconds were still on the clock, then said he heard a bell (that never went off for round one). Hate to see it. #MMA
October 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Catastrophic error from referee Dan Miragliotta at #UFCVancouver drastically impacted Kyle Nelson's win over Matt Frevola.
Miragliotta stepped in when THREE seconds were still on the clock, then said he heard a bell (that never went off for round one). Hate to see it. #MMA
Miragliotta stepped in when THREE seconds were still on the clock, then said he heard a bell (that never went off for round one). Hate to see it. #MMA
#UFCVancouver is just an insane card. Absolute pandemonium in almost every fight and Nelson vs. Frevola is no exception. #MMA
October 18, 2025 at 11:23 PM
#UFCVancouver is just an insane card. Absolute pandemonium in almost every fight and Nelson vs. Frevola is no exception. #MMA
Hard to agree with a point deduction on the first accidental foul of the fight, but it ended up spurring Drew Dober's offensive onslaught.
Weird situation the referee brought on with the deduction he took his time to deliberate on. #UFCVancouver #MMA
Weird situation the referee brought on with the deduction he took his time to deliberate on. #UFCVancouver #MMA
October 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Hard to agree with a point deduction on the first accidental foul of the fight, but it ended up spurring Drew Dober's offensive onslaught.
Weird situation the referee brought on with the deduction he took his time to deliberate on. #UFCVancouver #MMA
Weird situation the referee brought on with the deduction he took his time to deliberate on. #UFCVancouver #MMA