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Turner, who announced he’s retiring from mixed martial arts in March 2025 following a submission loss to Ignacio Bahamondes, has now defeated both Edson Barboza and Fernandes in consecutive bouts via first-round finishes. He wants to keep the momentum going and inspire others with his comeback.
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Jalin Turner targets UFC lightweight rankings after stopping Kaue Fernandes
“The Tarantula” said in a post-fight interview that the road back to fighting has been challenging before paying homage to Barboza, who retired at UFC 330.
“It’s just been a lot, you know, it’s been a tough road,” Turner said. “The retirement was tough. I just want to pay homage to Edson Barboza. He retired tonight. Shout out to him for an amazing career. It was a blessing to share the Octagon with him. And I know how tough that decision is.”
Turner, who called for a ranked lightweight next, said he hopes his Octagon return can motivate others going through hardships.
“Me being here right now is just about love,” Turner said. “I just want to help people. I want to shine a light; I’m trying to inspire others no matter what they are going through in life, the ups and downs, as you can always keep pushing and persevering.”
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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