The Tarantula
Jalin Turner
Vitals
Height, reach, and career background.
Age31
Height1.91 m
Reach196 cm
NationalityUnited States
TeamRVCA
Weight classLightweight
Active2016–present
Record
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WinKO
UFC 330
15 Aug 2026
15 Aug 2026
Jalin Turner stopped Kauê Fernandes by knockout in round one at UFC 330. The lightweight bout ended 39 seconds into the opening round.
Key moments
- The bout ended in the opening round.
- Turner won by knockout.
- The official finish time was 0:39.
LossSUB
Opponent: Ignacio Bahamondestriangle chokeR1 2:29
UFC 313
8 Mar 2025
8 Mar 2025
LossTKO
Opponent: Renato Moicanoelbows and punchesR2 4:11
UFC 300
13 Apr 2024
13 Apr 2024
WinKO
Opponent: Bobby GreenpunchesR1 2:49
UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan
2 Dec 2023
2 Dec 2023
Turner stepped in on short notice and knocked out Bobby Green in Austin.
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
8 Jul 2023
WinSUB
Opponent: Brad Riddellguillotine chokeR1 0:45
UFC 276
2 Jul 2022
2 Jul 2022
WinTKO
Opponent: Jamie MullarkeypunchesR2 0:46
UFC 272
5 Mar 2022
5 Mar 2022
WinSUB
Opponent: Brok Weaverrear-naked chokeR2 4:20
UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill
12 Sep 2020
12 Sep 2020
WinTKO
Opponent: Joshua CulibaopunchesR2 3:01
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker
23 Feb 2020
23 Feb 2020
LossDEC
Opponent: Matt FrevolaunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 236
13 Apr 2019
13 Apr 2019
WinTKO
Opponent: Callan PotterpunchesR1 0:53
UFC 234
10 Feb 2019
10 Feb 2019
WinTKO
Opponent: Max Mustakidoctor stoppageR1 5:00
Dana White's Contender Series 12
10 Jul 2018
10 Jul 2018
WinTKO
Opponent: Noah TillispunchesR1 1:12
Bellator 192
20 Jan 2018
20 Jan 2018
WinSUB
Opponent: Vytautas Sadauskastriangle chokeR1 1:39
KOTC: Never Quit
2 Sep 2017
2 Sep 2017
LossTKO
Opponent: Richard LeRoypunchesR3 4:18
California Xtreme Fighting 8
17 Jun 2017
17 Jun 2017
WinKO
Opponent: Paradise Vaovasaknee to the bodyR1 1:30
Tachi Palace Fights 31
18 May 2017
18 May 2017
WinKO
Opponent: Gabriel GreenpunchesR1 0:36
Bellator 170
21 Jan 2017
21 Jan 2017
LossDEC
Opponent: Andrew LagdaansplitR3 5:00
SMASH Global 4
15 Sep 2016
15 Sep 2016
LossKO
Opponent: Ronnie BorjapunchesR1 0:11
California Fight League 8
30 Jul 2016
30 Jul 2016
WinTKO
Opponent: Adrian Ajolezabody kickR1 4:55
BAMMA Badbeat 20
10 Jun 2016
10 Jun 2016
WinKO
Opponent: Eric SteanspunchR1 0:32
WSOF 28
20 Feb 2016
20 Feb 2016
The Read
Style, strengths, and defining traits.
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.