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"The Tarantula"

JALIN TURNER

United States· RVCA Training Center
JT

Height

6' 3"

Reach

77.0"

Stance

Age

31

Jalin Turner represents the United States within the lightweight division. Operating out of the RVCA Training Center, the athlete holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Since turning professional in 2016, he earned his roster spot via Dana White's Contender Series. Throughout his tenure, he has utilized his significant physical reach to secure victories over seasoned competitors such as Bobby Green, Brad Riddell, and Edson Barboza.

Entering the event with a professional mark of 16-9-0, Turner arrives with momentum following a recent knockout of Kauê Fernandes on August 15, 2026. This victory followed a successful outing against Edson Barboza in late 2025. Previously, he endured consecutive setbacks, including a submission loss to Ignacio Bahamondes and a technical knockout defeat at the hands of Renato Moicano.

Record entering UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song

16
Wins
9
Losses
0
Draws
16-9-0
Overall

Previous fights

08vs. Kauê Fernandes
Win16-9-0·KO (punches)
UFC 330·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 15, 2026·Round 1·0:39
07vs. Edson Barboza
Win15-9-0·TKO (punches)
UFC 323·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Dec 6, 2025·Round 1·2:24
06vs. Ignacio Bahamondes
Loss14-9-0·Submission (triangle choke)
UFC 313·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mar 8, 2025·Round 1·2:29
05vs. Renato Moicano
Loss14-8-0·TKO (elbows and punches)
UFC 300·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Apr 13, 2024·Round 2·4:11
04vs. Bobby Green
Win14-7-0·KO (punches)
UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan·Austin, Texas, United States
Dec 2, 2023·Round 1·2:49
03vs. Dan Hooker
Loss13-7-0·Decision (split)
UFC 290·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jul 8, 2023·Round 3·5:00
02vs. Mateusz Gamrot
Loss13-6-0·Decision (split)
UFC 285·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mar 4, 2023·Round 3·5:00
01vs. Brad Riddell
Win13-5-0·Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC 276·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jul 2, 2022·Round 1·0:45