The Tarantula

Jalin Turner

Lightweight
The Tarantula
15 wins, 15 finishes
Record Record: 15-9-0
Wins
15
Losses
9
Draws
0
11KO/TKO
4Sub
0Dec
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Next Fight

The live matchup this profile is feeding into.

Upcoming vs Kauê Fernandes Lightweight UFC 33015 Aug 2026 Card listed

Vitals

Height, reach, and career background.

Age31
Height1.91 m
Reach196 cm
NationalityUnited States
TeamRVCA
Weight classLightweight
Active2016–present

Record

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WinTKO
Opponent: Edson BarbozapunchesR1 2:24
UFC 323
6 Dec 2025

Turner returned from his brief retirement and stopped Edson Barboza in the first round at UFC 323. The sourced UFC profile and record table both list the finish as strikes at 2:24 of round one.

Key moments

  • The current UFC profile lists Turner at 15-9 after this result.
  • The table records a first-round TKO by punches.
  • It was Turner's first fight after the Bahamondes retirement moment.
LossSUB
Opponent: Ignacio Bahamondestriangle chokeR1 2:29
UFC 313
8 Mar 2025

Bahamondes submitted Turner with a first-round triangle choke at UFC 313. The sourced career text notes Turner left his gloves in the cage afterward and appeared to retire before later returning.

Key moments

  • The record table lists a first-round triangle-choke submission loss.
  • The finish came at 2:29 of round one.
  • The career text identifies this as the bout after which Turner appeared to retire.
LossTKO
Opponent: Renato Moicanoelbows and punchesR2 4:11
UFC 300
13 Apr 2024

Turner hurt Renato Moicano early at UFC 300 but was stopped in the second round. The sourced table lists a TKO by elbows and punches at 4:11 of round two.

Key moments

  • The table records Turner's second straight UFC loss.
  • The finish came at 4:11 of round two.
  • The career text notes Turner scored an early knockdown before the stoppage.
WinKO
Opponent: Bobby GreenpunchesR1 2:49
UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan
2 Dec 2023

Turner stepped in on short notice and knocked out Bobby Green in Austin. The sourced table lists the first-round KO and notes that Turner earned a Performance of the Night bonus.

Key moments

  • The fight came after Turner replaced an injured Dan Hooker.
  • The finish was a first-round knockout at 2:49.
  • The result earned Turner a Performance of the Night bonus.
LossDEC
Opponent: Dan HookersplitR3 5:00
UFC 290
8 Jul 2023

Turner lost a split decision to Dan Hooker at UFC 290. The sourced table notes the fight proceeded at catchweight after Turner missed the non-title lightweight limit by two pounds.

Key moments

  • The table records a split-decision loss after three rounds.
  • The notes identify the bout as a 158-pound catchweight.
  • It was Turner's second straight split-decision loss.
LossDEC
Opponent: Mateusz GamrotsplitR3 5:00
UFC 285
4 Mar 2023
WinSUB
Opponent: Brad Riddellguillotine chokeR1 0:45
UFC 276
2 Jul 2022
WinTKO
Opponent: Jamie MullarkeypunchesR2 0:46
UFC 272
5 Mar 2022
WinSUB
Opponent: Uroš Medićrear-naked chokeR1 4:01
UFC 266
25 Sep 2021
WinSUB
Opponent: Brok Weaverrear-naked chokeR2 4:20
UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill
12 Sep 2020
WinTKO
Opponent: Joshua CulibaopunchesR2 3:01
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker
23 Feb 2020
LossDEC
Opponent: Matt FrevolaunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 236
13 Apr 2019
WinTKO
Opponent: Callan PotterpunchesR1 0:53
UFC 234
10 Feb 2019
LossKO
Opponent: Vicente LuquepunchesR1 3:52
UFC 229
6 Oct 2018
WinTKO
Opponent: Max Mustakidoctor stoppageR1 5:00
Dana White's Contender Series 12
10 Jul 2018
WinTKO
Opponent: Noah TillispunchesR1 1:12
Bellator 192
20 Jan 2018
WinSUB
Opponent: Vytautas Sadauskastriangle chokeR1 1:39
KOTC: Never Quit
2 Sep 2017
LossTKO
Opponent: Richard LeRoypunchesR3 4:18
California Xtreme Fighting 8
17 Jun 2017
WinKO
Opponent: Paradise Vaovasaknee to the bodyR1 1:30
Tachi Palace Fights 31
18 May 2017
WinKO
Opponent: Gabriel GreenpunchesR1 0:36
Bellator 170
21 Jan 2017
LossDEC
Opponent: Andrew LagdaansplitR3 5:00
SMASH Global 4
15 Sep 2016
LossKO
Opponent: Ronnie BorjapunchesR1 0:11
California Fight League 8
30 Jul 2016
WinTKO
Opponent: Adrian Ajolezabody kickR1 4:55
BAMMA Badbeat 20
10 Jun 2016
WinKO
Opponent: Eric SteanspunchR1 0:32
WSOF 28
20 Feb 2016

The Read

Style, strengths, and where this fighter stands.

Turner is a long lightweight finisher whose sourced UFC profile and record table both list 15 professional wins, all by knockout or submission. The method split is especially direct: eleven knockout wins, four submissions and no decision wins.

The Kauê Fernandes bout at UFC 330 is Turner's second fight since returning from his 2025 retirement scare. He came back at UFC 323 and stopped Edson Barboza in the first round after the Ignacio Bahamondes and Renato Moicano losses.