The Tarantula
Jalin Turner
Career overview
Jalin Turner, a 29-year-old southpaw from the United States, holds a 15-9 professional record with a recent split of 4-4 over his last eight fights. Standing 6'3" with a 77-inch reach, Turner operates as a volume striker paired with submission threat, averaging 5.79 strikes landed per minute with 48% accuracy while absorbing 4.54 strikes per minute and defending 41% of incoming strikes.
His grappling arsenal is highlighted by a 1.1 submission average per 15 minutes, though his takedown output remains modest at 0.75 per 15 minutes with 55% accuracy and 75% defense. Turner has shown flashes of finishing ability with a 21.8 knockout score, most recently demonstrated in his second-round TKO of Jamie Mullarkey in March 2022, though he suffered a first-round submission loss to Ignacio Bahamondes in March 2025 and has struggled against elite competition including losses to Vicente Luque (first-round KO), Mateusz Gamrot (split decision), and Dan Hooker (split decision).
His inconsistent form and recent submission loss suggest Turner remains a mid-tier lightweight prospect seeking stability at 155 pounds.