UFC"The Tarantula"Jalin Turner Record: 16-9-0
LightweightRecord16-9-0
Age31
DivisionLightweight · #60
Combat Edge Elo1703
Last fightAug 15 2026
Jalin Turner has a 16-9-0 professional record and is 31 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Adrenaline Combat Sports. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Jalin Turner bio
Personal background
Jalin "The Tarantula" Turner is an American lightweight fighter in the UFC, born on May 18, 1995, in San Bernardino, California. He grew up in the Inland Empire and gravitated toward wrestling in high school, but frequent injuries kept him off most teams, and he taught himself the rudiments of fighting at home before formally taking up the sport. He began training mixed martial arts around 2013 at Adrenaline Combat Sports in San Bernardino, where he still fights out of today. The nickname comes from a genuine quirk: an arachnophobe who collected tarantulas as pets to conquer his fear, amassing a sizable collection by the time he reached the UFC. At a towering 6'3" with a 77-inch reach, Turner is one of the longest, rangiest fighters in the 155-pound division.
Path to the UFC
Turner turned professional in 2016 and learned on the job, mixing early knockouts with growing pains against tough regional opposition. He knocked out Gabe Green in the first round at Bellator 170 in 2017 and continued to build a finishing reputation before earning his shot. A first-round doctor-stoppage win over Max Mustaki on Dana White's Contender Series in 2018 secured his UFC contract.
UFC run
Turner's promotional debut was a brutal lesson, a first-round knockout loss to Vicente Luque at UFC 229 in 2018, after which he dropped down to lightweight. He stopped Callan Potter in early 2019 but then lost a decision to Matt Frevola. That setback triggered the best run of his career: a TKO of Josh Culibao, a rear-naked choke of Brok Weaver, a first-round submission of the unbeaten Uros Medic at UFC 266, a TKO of Jamie Mullarkey, and a slick first-round guillotine of Brad Riddell at UFC 276. The step up to elite competition brought heartbreakingly close defeats: split-decision losses to Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 285 and to Dan Hooker at UFC 290 in 2023. He responded with a first-round knockout of veteran King Green before a rough 2024–2025 stretch of stoppage losses to Renato Moicano at UFC 300 and Ignacio Bahamondes. He steadied himself in December 2025 with a TKO of striking veteran Edson Barboza at UFC 323.
Fighting style
Turner is a pure finisher whose record carries a striking distinction: every one of his 15 wins has come inside the distance, an outright 100% finish rate, split between 11 knockouts and four submissions. He uses his exceptional length to fire long punches and knees down the pipe and is equally comfortable hunting chokes the moment a fight hits the mat. The flip side is the math of a high-risk style: all nine of his losses are stoppages or close decisions, and his five-round and championship-level outings against the division's best have repeatedly slipped away by the narrowest margins. When Turner lands clean, the fight tends to end fast; when he doesn't, his durability and decision-round management have been tested.
Career highlights
- 100% finish rate — all 15 career wins have come by knockout or submission, a rarity even among elite lightweights.
- Guillotine of Brad Riddell — a first-round submission of a ranked opponent at UFC 276 that pushed him toward the top of the division.
- Finished the unbeaten Uros Medic — submitted the 7–0 prospect in the first round at UFC 266, one of several signature finishes on his run.
Career snapshot
Jalin Turner career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1703Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#435
Lightweight#60of 283 active
Peak1706
Last move+14
Opponent quality1703avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1706 Elo after defeating Brad Riddell (2022-07-03)
Similar Elo in Lightweight
Jalin Turner quick answers
What is Jalin Turner's record?
Jalin Turner's professional MMA record is 16-9-0.
How old is Jalin Turner?
Jalin Turner is 31 years old.
What weight class is Jalin Turner?
Jalin Turner fights at Lightweight in UFC.
What gym does Jalin Turner represent?
Jalin Turner is associated with Adrenaline Combat Sports. Combat Edge publishes a gym average once at least 3 active fighters have Elo.
How tall is Jalin Turner?
Jalin Turner is 6'3" tall with a 77" reach.
How much does Jalin Turner weigh?
Jalin Turner competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 156 lbs.
What is Jalin Turner's Combat Edge Elo?
Jalin Turner's Combat Edge Elo is 1703, with a peak Elo of 1706.
How strong is Jalin Turner's recent opposition?
Jalin Turner's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1703 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Jalin Turner's last fight?
Jalin Turner's latest tracked pro fight was against Kauê Fernandes at UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry on Aug 15 2026.
What is Jalin Turner's recent form?
Jalin Turner's recent tracked pro form is W-W-L-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Jalin Turner usually win?
Jalin Turner's 16 recorded wins include 12 knockouts, 4 submissions, and 0 decisions, with 100% ending before the final bell.
12Wins by knockout
4Wins by submission
0Wins by decision
4Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
4Loss by decision
Jalin Turner stats
Record : 16 / 9 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
5.79Fighter3.82UFC lightweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
49%Fighter46%UFC lightweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.54Fighter3.91UFC lightweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
42%Fighter54%UFC lightweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0.75Fighter1.69UFC lightweight avg
Takedown accuracy
0%Fighter31%UFC lightweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
75%Fighter58%UFC lightweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
1.06Fighter0.52UFC lightweight avg
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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