Talen Guzman

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Great end to a long and successful career for @MikeMav22. He improved substantially throughout his 16 years as a pro and spent 14 of those in the upper echelon of the UFC. A legacy as an impressive, intelligent fighter and a terrific representative of the sport. #UFCSeattle #MMA

Dakota "Hairy" Bush is 8-0 since exiting the UFC in 2022. He just got a 34-second knockout at #PFLPittsburgh, too. Very Interesting.

How did Ignacio Bahamondes lose the first round according to judge Mike Bell? The MMA officiating we've been getting between #PFLPittsburgh and #UFCSeattle is worrying.

I was baffled when the UFC announced Patterson vs. MVP, surprised the pairing held to #UFCLondon, and remain confused by the matchmaking. English finisher just getting towards top 20 opposition put against the master nullifier? Ruined the kid's momentum for no good reason. #MMA

I'll be honest, I'm a little surprised the UFC was willing to put Gaethje as headliner for #UFCFreedom250 despite the near certainty he'll be nuked by Topuria. Nonetheless, you have your full main card announced at #UFC326. #MMA

There was a case for Long Xiao being DQ'd in the third round but ultimately it's nice to see repeated consequences for repeated fouls in this one. A nearly 40-fight veteran has no excuse to drive in 3 low blows within 1:30. #UFC326 #MMA

An undefeated prospect who finishes everyone taking the breakable veteran to a lackluster split decision feels like a right of passage at this point. #UFC326 #MMA

Terrific organizational debut for Alberto Montes. His striking was levels ahead of Turcios but it was one of his signature chokes he put Ricky Turcios to sleep with at #UFC326. This is a real featherweight prospect of interest. #MMA

One must wonder what Sumudaerji's career would look like if he had more raw power. Excellent showing from Sumudaerji at #UFC326 - his third win in a row and a fairly well-rounded one, at that. 4/4 on takedowns and dominant striking carried by big height/reach advantages. #MMA

Herb Dean's indecisiveness as a referee continues to be a regular stain on bouts he has worked in 2026. His decision-making is slow and it feels as though he's stuck playing catch-up every fight. #UFC326 #MMA

Rodolfo Bellato surely lacks in some areas but there's no denying his raw power. Despite being down nearly 20-1 in strikes through the first round, only one shot was needed to take away Luke Hernandez's unbeaten record. Explosive start to the night. #UFC326 #MMA

"Something we had to deal with as a family," UFC president Dana White says. The way abusers frame these situations as if THEY aren't the catalyst is truly something. #UFC #MMA

Despicable refereeing from Raul Porrata at #UFCMexicoCity. Inexplicably impatient, constantly shouting "fight" and threatening stand-ups. Showed signs of incompetency from his first appearance tonight and it's only gotten worse. Overly involved and ill-equipped. #MMA #UFCMexico

Regina Tarin and Ernesta Kareckaite just earned a lot of new fans at #UFCMexicoCity. Incredible fight that never stopped for 15 minutes. #UFCMexico #MMA

Brutally late stoppage by referee Kerry Hatley at #UFCHouston. He allowed Josiah Harrell to absorb at least a half dozen shots from Jacobe Smith while being OUT. #MMA

6 decisions, only 1 finish through the entire prelim sheet at #UFCHouston (Edwards' slam + sub over Cornolle). The six-fight main card opens with Zach Reese vs. Michel Pereira in a potential passing of the torch. #MMA

Sounds (and looks) like Nora Cornolle broke her clavicle at #UFCHouston. Rough outcome as she screams, writhes, and generally struggles to exit the cage after the injury. #MMA

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

It's poetic in a combat sports kind of way that Saint-Denis is finding a career resurgence thanks to a return to vintage savagery and chaos. He's at his worst when he thinks too much, but I guess that tracks with his history. #UFC325 #MMA

Finney showing the world what a high school wrestler feels in their first week of MMA sparring. #UFC325 #MMA