Jalin Turner is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight division. He formerly competed in Bellator MMA and several other promotions. His estimated net worth is $5 million. Here we bring you Jalin “Tarantula” Turner’s net worth, salary, earnings, career, MMA record, girlfriend, and more.
About Jalin Turner
Jalin Turner was born on May 18, 1995, in San Bernardino, California, U.S. His full name is Jalin Jacob Turner. He attended Summit High School and played wrestling. He started training in MMA as a teenager.
MMA Career
Jalin Turner made his professional MMA debut in February 2016. He competed in Bellator MMA and several other promotions before joining UFC. He went 7-3 before making his UFC debut at UFC 229 in October 2018.
“The Tarantula” was knocked out against Vicente Luque, at UFC 229, in his UFC debut.
As of writing, Turner is on a 13-5 MMA record, with 9 wins via KO/TKO. He has won 5 fights in a row, beating the likes of Brad Riddell, Jamie Mullarkey, Uros Medic, etc. The 27-year-old is currently #10 in the UFC Lightweight rankings.
Turner was named the Performance of the Night at UFC 276 for his win over Brad Riddell in July 2022.
Jalin Turner is scheduled to face Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 285, on March 4, 2023, on the main card in a lightweight bout.
Jalin Turner’s Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings
In 2023, UFC lightweight Jalin Turner’s estimated net worth is $5 million. His primary sources of earnings are his fight purse and incentives. Turner’s estimated base salary is $42,000 for a fight.
“The Tarantula” pocketed a whopping $140,000 for his win against Brad Riddell at UFC 276. The amount includes $42k show money, $42k win bonus, $50k Performance of the Night bonus, and $6k fight week incentives.
Salary
A UFC fighter’s earnings depend on several factors, including the fighter’s contract, the event, the opponent, and the performance.
The base pay for UFC fighters starts at $10,000 and can go up to $500,000 or more for the top fighters.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Jalin Jacob Turner |
| Nickname | The Tarantula |
| Date of Birth | May 18, 1995 |
| Birth Place | Bernardino, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Age | 27 |
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70kg) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 77″ |
| Promotion | UFC |
| MMA Record | 13-5, 9 KOs |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| @thetarantula |
Girlfriend
UFC fighter Jalin Turner is single. The 27-year-old doesn’t appear to be dating. Despite rumors of his marriage, he hasn’t confirmed it.
Age
Born on May 18, 1995, he is 27 years old.
Height and Weight
He is 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall and 155 lb. He competes in the UFC Lightweight division.
Nickname
Jalin Turner’s nickname is The Tarantula. Turner was arachnophobic. To overcome that, he collected 200 tarantulas as a pet.
MMA Record
[As of February 24, 2023]
| Total Fights | 18 |
| Wins | 13 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Lost | 5 |
| Win by KO | 9 |
FAQs
What is Jalin Turner’s Net Worth in 2023?
In 2023, his estimated net worth will be $5 million.
Where is he from?
He is from Bernardino, California, U.S.
- Related: Mateusz Gamrot Net Worth
