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.
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
Unbelievable war of attrition between Barlow and Santos at #UFCVancouver. Glad the judges were attentive, giving Santos credit for the 2nd and 3rd rounds.
What an effort by both. #MMA
What an effort by both. #MMA
October 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Unbelievable war of attrition between Barlow and Santos at #UFCVancouver. Glad the judges were attentive, giving Santos credit for the 2nd and 3rd rounds.
What an effort by both. #MMA
What an effort by both. #MMA
Round two between Danny Barlow and Djorden Santos is a candidate for Round of the Year. Incredible action and nonstop drama for all five minutes. #UFCVancouver #MMA
October 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Round two between Danny Barlow and Djorden Santos is a candidate for Round of the Year. Incredible action and nonstop drama for all five minutes. #UFCVancouver #MMA
Big organizational debut in front of a very supportive home crowd for Canada's Melissa Croden. Rough 1st round but things started rolling downhill in the 2nd. The final round was just a monsoon of pressure from Croden.
She maintained her 100% finishing rate, too! #UFCVancouver #MMA
She maintained her 100% finishing rate, too! #UFCVancouver #MMA
October 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Big organizational debut in front of a very supportive home crowd for Canada's Melissa Croden. Rough 1st round but things started rolling downhill in the 2nd. The final round was just a monsoon of pressure from Croden.
She maintained her 100% finishing rate, too! #UFCVancouver #MMA
She maintained her 100% finishing rate, too! #UFCVancouver #MMA
Farid Basharat gets the decision win at #UFC320 but it wasn't the breakout win he was aspiring for.
Basharat faded down the stretch despite a fight largely contested at his preferred range and pace. Safe to say Basharat should spend some more time refining outside the top 15. #MMA
Basharat faded down the stretch despite a fight largely contested at his preferred range and pace. Safe to say Basharat should spend some more time refining outside the top 15. #MMA
October 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Ramiz Brahimaj putting things together and getting results one way or another. His front chokes continues to be a real threat to wrestlers
Tough first round for Brahimaj but he had a great response in R2. Went out, attacked, and forced a situation he could thrive in. #MMA #UFC320
Tough first round for Brahimaj but he had a great response in R2. Went out, attacked, and forced a situation he could thrive in. #MMA #UFC320
October 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Walker ends both of the first two rounds in a superior position but unlikely it's enough to tip the scales entirely. Looks like she'll need to finish Hardy in the final 5 mins. #UFC320
October 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Walker ends both of the first two rounds in a superior position but unlikely it's enough to tip the scales entirely. Looks like she'll need to finish Hardy in the final 5 mins. #UFC320
Corey Anderson put Dovlet Yagshimuradov through Overtime again at #RoadToDubai. Conditioning and pace that paid dividends over a front-loaded threat.
Anderson dropped 40lbs in less than three months for this fight. Now 36 and 5yrs post-UFC, he just won a world title. #PFLDubai
Anderson dropped 40lbs in less than three months for this fight. Now 36 and 5yrs post-UFC, he just won a world title. #PFLDubai
October 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Corey Anderson put Dovlet Yagshimuradov through Overtime again at #RoadToDubai. Conditioning and pace that paid dividends over a front-loaded threat.
Anderson dropped 40lbs in less than three months for this fight. Now 36 and 5yrs post-UFC, he just won a world title. #PFLDubai
Anderson dropped 40lbs in less than three months for this fight. Now 36 and 5yrs post-UFC, he just won a world title. #PFLDubai
Jack Cartwright gets the credit he deserves on the scorecards; pulls off the biggest upset on #PFLDubai. A good showing and a huge win.
But there's something to be said about Caolán Loughran making things harder than needed. Perhaps he's fortunate he didn't fight Lewis McGrillen today. #MMA
But there's something to be said about Caolán Loughran making things harder than needed. Perhaps he's fortunate he didn't fight Lewis McGrillen today. #MMA
October 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM