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UFC Lightweight

Edson Barboza VS Jalin Turner

T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, United States

Tale of the Tape

Edson Barboza VS Jalin Turner
24-15-0 Record 16-9-0
39 Age 30
180 cm Height 190 cm
190 cm Reach 196 cm
orthodox Stance southpaw
63% Finish rate 100%
58% KO rate 75%
4% Sub rate 25%

Result Summary

Jalin Turner def. Edson Barboza TKO (punches) · R1 2:24

Jalin Turner spoiled the night for veteran Edson Barboza with a quick first-round TKO. Turner utilized his massive reach advantage to snipe Barboza from the outside. Barboza attempted to close the distance with kicks, but Turner caught him with a stinging cross that wobbled him. Turner wasted no time swarming, dropping Barboza and finishing the fight with ground strikes at 2:24 of the opening frame.

Fight Overview

A striker's delight. The legendary Edson Barboza takes on the towering Jalin Turner. Barboza gives up significant height and reach but possesses the most dangerous kicks in lightweight history. Turner uses his spider-like frame to snare opponents into chokes and land long straight punches.

Keys to Victory

Edson Barboza

  1. Leg Kicks: Chop down the long legs of Turner to limit his mobility.
  2. Switch Kick: Look for the signature switch kick to the body or head.
  3. Circle off Fence: Avoid getting trapped against the cage where Turner's length is deadly.

Jalin Turner

  1. Reach Advantage: Use the massive reach to land jabs and crosses without return fire.
  2. Guillotine Choke: Snatch the neck if Barboza shoots or dips his head.
  3. Body Knees: Use knees to the body when Barboza closes the distance.

Last 5 fights

Edson Barboza

  1. L Drakkar Klose Decision · R3 5:00 · 16 AUG 2025
  2. L Lerone Murphy Decision · R5 5:00 · 18 MAY 2024
  3. W Sodiq Yusuff Decision · R5 5:00 · 14 OCT 2023
  4. W Billy Quarantillo KO · R1 2:37 · 15 APR 2023
  5. L Bryce Mitchell Decision · R3 5:00 · 5 MAR 2022

Jalin Turner

  1. L Ignacio Bahamondes Submission · R1 2:29 · 8 MAR 2025
  2. L Renato Moicano TKO · R2 4:11 · 13 APR 2024
  3. W King Green KO · R1 2:49 · 2 DEC 2023
  4. L Dan Hooker Decision · R3 5:00 · 8 JUL 2023
  5. L Mateusz Gamrot Decision · R3 5:00 · 4 MAR 2023

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