High 15 UFC light-weight contender Jalin Turner has seemingly retired from MMA, although it might not be everlasting.
Shut Battle Finally Ends in Catastrophe for Jalin Turner
Racking up a 1-3 report in his previous 4 fights, Turner regarded to show his fortunes round by halting the momentum of rising Chilean prospect Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC 313. Since dropping a unanimous determination loss to L’udovit Klein in 2023, Bahamondes had garnered two consecutive first spherical knockout victories over Christos Giagos and Manuel Torres.
Standing at 6-foot-3 and possessing a attain of 75 inches, “La Jaula” is likely one of the most bodily imposing opponents within the UFC’s 155-lb division, matching the equally tall and lanky Turner in each respect.
Pushing the tempo early on, “The Tarantula” started to advance in direction of Bahamondes, touchdown a number of stiff pictures to the physique and face of the unranked bruiser. Making an attempt to take his opponent down, Bahamondes secured a physique lock on Jalin Turner, just for the Californian to reverse and put him on his again.
Entering into his foe’s full guard, Jalin Turner delivered a good bit of ground-and-pound earlier than Bahamondes began to go on the offense, dragging Turner’s head down and pelting him with elbows. Maneuvering into a greater place, the Chilean skillfully locked up a triangle close to the midway level of the primary spherical, which swiftly pressured Jalin Turner to faucet in a masterclass efficiency.
Jalin Turner Hangs Up Gloves
Within the days following his defeat in Las Vegas, Jalin Turner took to Instagram to formally state that he was strolling away from competitors, citing a scarcity of need to proceed competing. He would, though finish his message by leaving open the likelihood for a return down the road.
“Thanks for all of the love and assist!”, Jalin Turner started. “I began coaching mma at 18 in 2013 I began coaching in my yard, a SoCal, LA born, IE raised child with no path and an enormous dream. God opened the door to MMA once I didn’t know the place else to go.”
“I gave myself 4 years to battle in an enormous promotion and I did then the fifth 12 months I bought to the UFC in 2018,” he continued. “Made it to the highest 10 within the hardest division, I made it in a online game.”
“Trying again it doesn’t really feel actual,” he wrote “I really like you all. I’m sorry I misplaced my focus and fireplace sooner than ever anticipated. 29 years younger time is on my good facet. I want I may reply to everybody’s messages. Simply know all of the positivity has helped me greater than you all know I admire all of it!”
“Issues can change …We’ll see what the long run holds, he concluded”
Jalin Turner retires from MMA with an total report of 14-9, together with a UFC report of 7-6. Throughout his time within the promotion, the 29-year outdated racked up notable wins over among the light-weight classes most interesting corresponding to Brad Riddell and King Inexperienced.
