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.
No win for Gianni Vazquez at #UFCVegas113 but he made a great account of himself as a heavy underdog on very short notice. Aggressive in that regionally-dominant kind of way with something to offer everywhere.
I think he'll fit in and grow in the UFC. #MMA
I think he'll fit in and grow in the UFC. #MMA
February 7, 2026 at 11:56 PM
No win for Gianni Vazquez at #UFCVegas113 but he made a great account of himself as a heavy underdog on very short notice. Aggressive in that regionally-dominant kind of way with something to offer everywhere.
I think he'll fit in and grow in the UFC. #MMA
I think he'll fit in and grow in the UFC. #MMA
Not the best showing for Naoya Inoue but credit due to David Picasso for a very strong effort. Applied himself well, stayed disciplined, and gave Inoue his most spirited challenge since Donaire in 2019.
The stage is now set for Inoue vs. Nakatani in Japan in 2026. #InouePicasso #boxing
The stage is now set for Inoue vs. Nakatani in Japan in 2026. #InouePicasso #boxing
December 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Not the best showing for Naoya Inoue but credit due to David Picasso for a very strong effort. Applied himself well, stayed disciplined, and gave Inoue his most spirited challenge since Donaire in 2019.
The stage is now set for Inoue vs. Nakatani in Japan in 2026. #InouePicasso #boxing
The stage is now set for Inoue vs. Nakatani in Japan in 2026. #InouePicasso #boxing
Safe to say that was one of Junto Nakatani's toughest fights. His 122lb debut is successful, but not without some trouble. #boxing #NakataniHernandez
December 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Safe to say that was one of Junto Nakatani's toughest fights. His 122lb debut is successful, but not without some trouble. #boxing #NakataniHernandez
It's fantastic that Alycia Baumgardner and Leila Beaudoin compete for the FULL 12x3 duration in the #JakeJoshua co-main event. There was never a good reason for women to be fighting for less time. #boxing #BaumgardnerBeaudoin
December 20, 2025 at 2:44 AM
It's fantastic that Alycia Baumgardner and Leila Beaudoin compete for the FULL 12x3 duration in the #JakeJoshua co-main event. There was never a good reason for women to be fighting for less time. #boxing #BaumgardnerBeaudoin
A rock placed on his shoe before the fight was rubbed onto his glove in this moment but you people will ignore what's right in front of you. #SilvaWoodley #JakeJoshua #boxing
December 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
A rock placed on his shoe before the fight was rubbed onto his glove in this moment but you people will ignore what's right in front of you. #SilvaWoodley #JakeJoshua #boxing
Much ado about a "fix" or secret terms for #JakeJoshua but too much legitimacy lent to this to allow. Official pro bout with full-length rounds.
If Joshua *were* to do something dumb for financial gain here, he'd have federal eyes on him before he got back to the parking lot. #boxing
If Joshua *were* to do something dumb for financial gain here, he'd have federal eyes on him before he got back to the parking lot. #boxing
December 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Much ado about a "fix" or secret terms for #JakeJoshua but too much legitimacy lent to this to allow. Official pro bout with full-length rounds.
If Joshua *were* to do something dumb for financial gain here, he'd have federal eyes on him before he got back to the parking lot. #boxing
If Joshua *were* to do something dumb for financial gain here, he'd have federal eyes on him before he got back to the parking lot. #boxing
Updated welterweight rankings following #UFCVegas112 but a bit of a strange logjam in the 10-15 ranks.
Neal goes UP despite being 1-3 in his last four (finished in two). Covington shouldn't be ranked, yet remains at #14 without a win since 2022. #MMA
Neal goes UP despite being 1-3 in his last four (finished in two). Covington shouldn't be ranked, yet remains at #14 without a win since 2022. #MMA
December 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Updated welterweight rankings following #UFCVegas112 but a bit of a strange logjam in the 10-15 ranks.
Neal goes UP despite being 1-3 in his last four (finished in two). Covington shouldn't be ranked, yet remains at #14 without a win since 2022. #MMA
Neal goes UP despite being 1-3 in his last four (finished in two). Covington shouldn't be ranked, yet remains at #14 without a win since 2022. #MMA
Interesting road to UFC debut at #UFCVegas112 for Lance Gibson Jr.:
• Debuts almost exactly 25 years since his father's last bout in the UFC (Dec. 13, 2000).
• One of his coaches? Julia Budd. She is also his step-mother! They even competed together at Bellator 257 - both were victorious. #MMA
• Debuts almost exactly 25 years since his father's last bout in the UFC (Dec. 13, 2000).
• One of his coaches? Julia Budd. She is also his step-mother! They even competed together at Bellator 257 - both were victorious. #MMA
December 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Interesting road to UFC debut at #UFCVegas112 for Lance Gibson Jr.:
• Debuts almost exactly 25 years since his father's last bout in the UFC (Dec. 13, 2000).
• One of his coaches? Julia Budd. She is also his step-mother! They even competed together at Bellator 257 - both were victorious. #MMA
• Debuts almost exactly 25 years since his father's last bout in the UFC (Dec. 13, 2000).
• One of his coaches? Julia Budd. She is also his step-mother! They even competed together at Bellator 257 - both were victorious. #MMA
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