Jalin Turner Announces Retirement After First-Round Loss at UFC 313

The 29-year-old lightweight fighter confirms his decision following a submission defeat to Ignacio Bahamondes.

Jalin Turner lost to Ignacio Bahamondes via first-round triangle choke submission during the UFC 313 main card in Las Vegas.
Following the loss, Turner declared his retirement in the Octagon, stating, 'That’s it for me,' and later confirmed the decision in interviews.
Turner, who has been contemplating retirement since his UFC 300 loss, struggled with four defeats in his last five fights, dropping his professional record to 14-9.
Despite efforts to improve his grappling following his UFC 300 loss, Turner was unable to secure a victory, leading to his decision to step away from the sport.
Bahamondes' victory earned him a Performance of the Night bonus and is expected to elevate his standing in the lightweight division rankings.