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.
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
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
Mohammad Yahya's eye is swollen shut after two rounds and the fight is called as a result. Steven Nguyen is the winner by TKO. #UFCAbuDhabi.
July 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Mohammad Yahya's eye is swollen shut after two rounds and the fight is called as a result. Steven Nguyen is the winner by TKO. #UFCAbuDhabi.
30 rounds in the books and a rivalry seemingly put to rest. Katie Taylor wins the majority decision, pulling ahead to 3-0 over Amanda Serrano to cap a historic night of women's #boxing.
The final scores: 95-95, 97-93, 97-93. #TaylorSerrano3 #TaylorSerrano
The final scores: 95-95, 97-93, 97-93. #TaylorSerrano3 #TaylorSerrano
July 12, 2025 at 4:18 AM
30 rounds in the books and a rivalry seemingly put to rest. Katie Taylor wins the majority decision, pulling ahead to 3-0 over Amanda Serrano to cap a historic night of women's #boxing.
The final scores: 95-95, 97-93, 97-93. #TaylorSerrano3 #TaylorSerrano
The final scores: 95-95, 97-93, 97-93. #TaylorSerrano3 #TaylorSerrano
Chantelle Cameron and Jessica Camara put on an absolutely excellent fight. The undercard of #TaylorSerrano has been solid overall but this is a pinnacle of the night so far after ten nonstop rounds of grueling action.
A well-earned and hard-fought win for Cameron. #boxing
A well-earned and hard-fought win for Cameron. #boxing
July 11, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Chantelle Cameron and Jessica Camara put on an absolutely excellent fight. The undercard of #TaylorSerrano has been solid overall but this is a pinnacle of the night so far after ten nonstop rounds of grueling action.
A well-earned and hard-fought win for Cameron. #boxing
A well-earned and hard-fought win for Cameron. #boxing
"I do believe I won that fight."
Ramla Ali stays steadfast with Ariel Helwani in her post-fight interview, but the unanimous decision verdict was controversial to say the least. #boxing #TaylorSerrano
Ramla Ali stays steadfast with Ariel Helwani in her post-fight interview, but the unanimous decision verdict was controversial to say the least. #boxing #TaylorSerrano
July 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
"I do believe I won that fight."
Ramla Ali stays steadfast with Ariel Helwani in her post-fight interview, but the unanimous decision verdict was controversial to say the least. #boxing #TaylorSerrano
Ramla Ali stays steadfast with Ariel Helwani in her post-fight interview, but the unanimous decision verdict was controversial to say the least. #boxing #TaylorSerrano
Tammara Thibeault finally gets the finish in the 5th round. It was an impressive outing from top to bottom for Thibeault but she had to work hard to get the referee to step in tonight.
Completely one-sided win for Thibeault to open up the #TaylorSerrano undercard. #boxing
Completely one-sided win for Thibeault to open up the #TaylorSerrano undercard. #boxing
July 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Tammara Thibeault finally gets the finish in the 5th round. It was an impressive outing from top to bottom for Thibeault but she had to work hard to get the referee to step in tonight.
Completely one-sided win for Thibeault to open up the #TaylorSerrano undercard. #boxing
Completely one-sided win for Thibeault to open up the #TaylorSerrano undercard. #boxing
Full statement offered by the USA Judo Referee Committee after a racially-charged incident at the Jr. Olympics.
USA Judo referee Kei Narimatsu made a number of aggressive comments towards fmr Olympian Colton Brown, including threatening to place a NOOSE around Brown's neck and "drag him off". #Judo
USA Judo referee Kei Narimatsu made a number of aggressive comments towards fmr Olympian Colton Brown, including threatening to place a NOOSE around Brown's neck and "drag him off". #Judo
June 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Full statement offered by the USA Judo Referee Committee after a racially-charged incident at the Jr. Olympics.
USA Judo referee Kei Narimatsu made a number of aggressive comments towards fmr Olympian Colton Brown, including threatening to place a NOOSE around Brown's neck and "drag him off". #Judo
USA Judo referee Kei Narimatsu made a number of aggressive comments towards fmr Olympian Colton Brown, including threatening to place a NOOSE around Brown's neck and "drag him off". #Judo
Me if they schedule Bellato vs. Craig for a third time. #UFCAtlanta
June 15, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Me if they schedule Bellato vs. Craig for a third time. #UFCAtlanta
Malcolm Wellmaker gets a homecoming at #UFCAtlanta, welcoming Kris Moutinho back to the UFC after 3 years away from the organization.
Moutinho is the biggest underdog of the night; he'll have his hands full with the precise 31yo but an upset could be life-changing. #MMA
Moutinho is the biggest underdog of the night; he'll have his hands full with the precise 31yo but an upset could be life-changing. #MMA
June 15, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Malcolm Wellmaker gets a homecoming at #UFCAtlanta, welcoming Kris Moutinho back to the UFC after 3 years away from the organization.
Moutinho is the biggest underdog of the night; he'll have his hands full with the precise 31yo but an upset could be life-changing. #MMA
Moutinho is the biggest underdog of the night; he'll have his hands full with the precise 31yo but an upset could be life-changing. #MMA
Big size difference in our opening #UFCAtlanta bout. 5'7" (170cm) Jamey-Lyn Horth favored over the compact 5'2" (157cm) Vanessa Demopoulos.
A chance for Horth to tip her 2-2 UFC record in the right direction. Meanwhile, a must-win for Demopoulos after losing two in a row. #MMA #WMMA
A chance for Horth to tip her 2-2 UFC record in the right direction. Meanwhile, a must-win for Demopoulos after losing two in a row. #MMA #WMMA
June 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Big size difference in our opening #UFCAtlanta bout. 5'7" (170cm) Jamey-Lyn Horth favored over the compact 5'2" (157cm) Vanessa Demopoulos.
A chance for Horth to tip her 2-2 UFC record in the right direction. Meanwhile, a must-win for Demopoulos after losing two in a row. #MMA #WMMA
A chance for Horth to tip her 2-2 UFC record in the right direction. Meanwhile, a must-win for Demopoulos after losing two in a row. #MMA #WMMA
The UFC should invest in women's featherweight. Hear me out. The division lacks depth but that's self-perpetuating.
Beyond preexisting elites, doors open for people such as top ranked collegiate wrestlers Bella Mir (145lbs) & Kennedy Blades (160lbs). Both have expressed interest in #MMA. #WMMA
Beyond preexisting elites, doors open for people such as top ranked collegiate wrestlers Bella Mir (145lbs) & Kennedy Blades (160lbs). Both have expressed interest in #MMA. #WMMA
June 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
PFL Africa has Francis Ngannou as its Chairman, but Ngannou not featuring on the inaugural event is a disappointment.
An analysis of PFL's mismanagement should be someone's thesis someday. #MMA #PFLAfrica
An analysis of PFL's mismanagement should be someone's thesis someday. #MMA #PFLAfrica
May 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
PFL Africa has Francis Ngannou as its Chairman, but Ngannou not featuring on the inaugural event is a disappointment.
An analysis of PFL's mismanagement should be someone's thesis someday. #MMA #PFLAfrica
An analysis of PFL's mismanagement should be someone's thesis someday. #MMA #PFLAfrica
May 11, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Who is Benoit Saint-Denis' new head coach? A French performance specialist by the name of Nicolas Ott.
Ott has worked with 🇫🇷 France's Olympic Karate Team and lead performance management at MMA Factory. Notably, he is also head coach of #1 ranked Nassourdine Imavov. #UFC315 #MMA
Ott has worked with 🇫🇷 France's Olympic Karate Team and lead performance management at MMA Factory. Notably, he is also head coach of #1 ranked Nassourdine Imavov. #UFC315 #MMA
May 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Look out for the pro debut of 22yo Reito Tsutsumi when he opens the #GarciaRolly card.
Younger brother of 6-0 Hayato, Tsutsumi picked up Youth & National titles in Japan as an amateur. Fast, southpaw, but I'm drawn to his stable feet and combination punching. Keep this kid on your radar. #boxing
Younger brother of 6-0 Hayato, Tsutsumi picked up Youth & National titles in Japan as an amateur. Fast, southpaw, but I'm drawn to his stable feet and combination punching. Keep this kid on your radar. #boxing
May 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Look out for the pro debut of 22yo Reito Tsutsumi when he opens the #GarciaRolly card.
Younger brother of 6-0 Hayato, Tsutsumi picked up Youth & National titles in Japan as an amateur. Fast, southpaw, but I'm drawn to his stable feet and combination punching. Keep this kid on your radar. #boxing
Younger brother of 6-0 Hayato, Tsutsumi picked up Youth & National titles in Japan as an amateur. Fast, southpaw, but I'm drawn to his stable feet and combination punching. Keep this kid on your radar. #boxing
And that's the edited, publicly digestible part of what Bryce said to Jon-Bernard Kairouz this week. The situation is wilder than it appears on the surface as historically the UFC has been fairly quick to squash associations with white supremacy.
That seems to be less true recently. #UFC314 #MMA
That seems to be less true recently. #UFC314 #MMA
April 12, 2025 at 11:51 AM
30-27 in favor of Robert Valentin is naturally controversial. Who turned that scorecard in? Veteran #boxing referee and judge Tony Weeks. #UFCVegas105 #MMA
April 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM
30-27 in favor of Robert Valentin is naturally controversial. Who turned that scorecard in? Veteran #boxing referee and judge Tony Weeks. #UFCVegas105 #MMA
Daniel Frunza after the first round of #UFCVegas105. He would lose by TKO due to his split lip. #MMA
April 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Daniel Frunza after the first round of #UFCVegas105. He would lose by TKO due to his split lip. #MMA
Happy birthday to the inimitable Genki Sudo, who turns 47 today. The living highlight reel not only preached togetherness but also competed in MMA, grappling, and kickboxing.
He amassed a litany of finishes and cemented his reputation as a great ambassador to combat sports. #MMA
He amassed a litany of finishes and cemented his reputation as a great ambassador to combat sports. #MMA
March 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Happy birthday to the inimitable Genki Sudo, who turns 47 today. The living highlight reel not only preached togetherness but also competed in MMA, grappling, and kickboxing.
He amassed a litany of finishes and cemented his reputation as a great ambassador to combat sports. #MMA
He amassed a litany of finishes and cemented his reputation as a great ambassador to combat sports. #MMA