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Talen Guzman

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Combat sports writer, analyst, and competitor. Lead MMA/UFC writer for Entain Group/TAB New Zealand. USA Boxing certified coach. Mediocre Judoka.

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Macy Chiasson manages to force some late drama but it's too late to make the difference. Spirited effort from Yana Santos tonight; it was clear she had an axe to grind about Chiasson missing weight. #UFC320 #WMMA

04.10.2025 23:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

04.10.2025 23:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

04.10.2025 22:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

04.10.2025 22:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

03.10.2025 20:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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 Caolรกn Loughran making things harder than needed. Perhaps he's fortunate he didn't fight Lewis McGrillen today. #MMA

03.10.2025 18:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Definitely something interesting about Pouya Rahmani. Great debut at #PFLDubai and heavyweight as a whole is in dire need of good prospects.

Big finish on the feet today but he has even more to offer on the mat. Accomplished grappler already and now 4-0 in #MMA. Still only 33.

03.10.2025 18:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Between Justin and his brother Junior, the two have been part of a staggering 12 cancelled bouts since 2022.

Notably, Justin Tafa is also one of the few men in UFC history to MISS the 265lb heavyweight limit in the past. #UFCPerth #MMA

27.09.2025 12:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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She is getting into awfully good shape these days, isn't she? #MMA

22.09.2025 15:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Referee Jeff Rexroad just let Carlos Diego Ferreira take WAY more damage than he needed to. A stoppage so late it was frankly negligent. #NocheUFC #MMA

13.09.2025 22:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One of those "close but clear" fights for Imavov. Many competitive minutes throughout the total 25 but Imavov clearly stayed ahead with the more impactful work.

Hard to make a case for either having much of a shot against Chimaev...but somebody has to fight him. #UFCParis #MMA

06.09.2025 22:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ruffy completely over-loaded by the threat of Saint-Denis' takedowns.

I do think BSD deserves credit for overachieving on the feet, but no discounting how important it was for BSD to establish early TD success on such a dynamic, cerebral striker. #UFCParis #MMA

06.09.2025 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great run for Modestas Bukauskas and #UFCParis keeps the fun rolling forward. It was important for him to separate from a vulnerable Paul Craig tonight, which he did with a first round finish.

6-1 since coming back to the UFC, 8-1 dating back to 2022. That deserves respect. #MMA

06.09.2025 20:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I remember a day when Herb Dean wasn't such a common topic of controversial calls. He's becoming a bit inconsistent. #MMA #UFCParis

06.09.2025 20:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A win for Axel Sola but more than just the result, he proved a lot at #UFCParis. Grueling, gritty fight with Rhys McKee that forced the younger man to adapt and adjust throughout the fight.

Good finish in the final round to seal up a competitive fight he was already winning. #MMA

06.09.2025 20:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Rhys McKee underdog to UFC newcomer Axel Sola at #UFCParis, but McKee might be getting underrated on bad results against very good competition.

McKee also the significantly bigger man. He's large for WW while Sola has spent the brunt of his career at LW. Look out for upset. #MMA

06.09.2025 19:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Better version of Sy on display at #UFCParis. Fairly active on the ground, fairly good timing on his takedowns, and clearly trying to stick to a game plan tonight.

The GNP elbows that started the finishing sequence were brilliantly precise. It only took two to slump Ribeiro. #MMA

06.09.2025 18:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And you'll still hear untrained people say they could just absorb low kicks without an issue. #UFCParis

06.09.2025 17:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sterling did win every round - five, no less - but it's also somehow hard to be completely impressed with his performance against a listless Ortega.

A safety-first fight when it felt like he had control for the vast majority. #UFCShanghai #MMA

23.08.2025 12:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Lerone Murphy just made a huge claim to the next featherweight title shot. What else can a 17-0 contender do but blow out the hyped name with a spinning back elbow? #UFC319 #MMA

17.08.2025 03:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Have to quickly say that Ian Machado Garry's resume continues to age exceptionally well. Owns a win over both MVP and Carlos Prates. Welterweight is really a tremendously talented division. #UFC319 #MMA

17.08.2025 03:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One of the most anticipated and hyped debuts in UFC history, Aaron Pico is up next at #UFC319. He had a long career in Bellator which saw him go through several iterations as a fighter; now we see if the current product is at the top 10 level. Expect to see him wrestle Lerone Murphy here. #MMA

17.08.2025 03:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Spinning back elbow splits the head of Geoff Neal and ends things at the buzzer of the first round. Utterly devastating power from Carlos Prates on display (again).

Even prior to the finish it was looking like an inevitability. Prates was rolling downhill. #UFC319 #MMA

17.08.2025 03:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Incredible speed and timing from 38-year-old Michael Page tips the scorecards again. It's truly amazing to say MVP has so much to offer the top 10 in two divisions. Forevermore one of the most unique striking challenges in the sport. #UFC319 #MMA

17.08.2025 03:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Baisangur Susurkaev is 9-0 with 8 finishes. He fought FOUR DAYS AGO on Dana White's Contender Series earning another.

Teammate of Khamzat Chimaev, hot prospect, UFC debutante - the expectations are high for Susurkaev as he takes on Eric Nolan up next at #UFC319. #MMA

17.08.2025 01:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Michaล‚ Oleksiejczuk has really turned a corner since moving to the Fighting Nerds. Two wins in a row, both knockouts in the opening round.

At only 30-years-old and now with a decisive win over GM3 under his belt, Oleksiejczuk is showing he has a lot left to show. #UFC319 #MMA

17.08.2025 01:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great effort from Jessica Andrade in the final round but too little, too late to take the fight. The opening 10 minutes went Loopy Godinez's way & tilted the scorecards, but a solid fight all around.

If Andrade can commit to 115lbs, there are fun fights to be made. #UFC319 #MMA

17.08.2025 01:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Even at this stage of her career against an opponent far quicker than herself, it's clear Jessica Andrade hits hard as a truck. #UFC319 #MMA

17.08.2025 00:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"She's in her prime right now."

Joe rogan said this about a 33-year-old on a two-fight losing streak, six years removed from holding the title. #UFC319

17.08.2025 00:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In a common theme of #UFC319, the tenured veteran (Jessica Andrade) looks to fend off a younger, decidedly fresher opponent (Loopy Godinez).

For Andrade, a chance at her first win in 16 months while Godinez could extend her own win streak to two. Expect a clash of styles at 115lbs. #WMMA #MMA

17.08.2025 00:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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