AUSTIN, Texas – In a surprising twist, Jalin Turner steps in on short notice to face Bobby Green in the UFC on ESPN 52 co-main event at Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
Turner (13-7 MMA, 6-4 UFC) replaces the injured Dan Hooker, who withdrew from the fight due to an arm injury. Turner candidly shared at Wednesday’s media day for UFC on ESPN 52 that he initially declined the matchup only to be pressured into accepting.
Despite publicly willing opponents like Terrance McKinney, Rafael dos Anjos, and Jared Gordon, Turner was unexpectedly chosen for the fight. Confused about why the UFC was so insistent on having him fight Green, Turner aims to make the most of it and is determined to secure a win that could potentially land him a high-profile bout in the future.
“I think it’s just because I’m ranked. They want somebody in the rankings, and who else is really saying something?” Turner exclaimed. “Regardless, Turner doesn’t mind fighting on short notice. For more on the story, check out the full article here.
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