Jalin Turner began his career as a professional mixed martial artist with a meagre salary like many others. But slowly, he worked his way to the Ultimate Fighting Championship and made his debut at UFC 229. Well, his first UFC salary must be somewhere around $5,000. But that number rose exponentially as ‘The Tarantula’ continued to make a name for himself. Currently, his MMA record reads 14-8, with all wins coming out of finishes.
But do you know how much Turner currently earns and how much is his net worth right now? If no, then you’ve come to the right spot! Today, we’ll have a look at the financial story of the man who brought a tarantula to the weigh-ins and find out all about his earnings in the fighting realm.
Jalin Turner’s 2025 net worth and endorsements
Coming to 2025, ‘The Tarantula’ has amassed a net worth of around $5 million. Being active in the world of mixed martial arts since 2013 certainly helped Turner grow his bank balance. The Californian lightweight contender has received endorsements from several big names. The list includes the well-known energy drink Monster Energy, and Sweet Sweat, a company that helps athletes with their performance and recovery.
So how does ‘The Tarantula’ spend his millions? Well, for starters, he has a knack for acquiring luxury cars. Remember the white Ferrari that he arrived in at UFC 290 media day? It’s his prized possession and he often flaunts it off on his social media. But his other expenses are unknown. He currently stays in and trains out of San Bernardino, California. However, the details about his house and other properties remain a mystery.
What’s not a mystery is his UFC paycheck. Do you know how much Turner receives for showing up to his fights in the Octagon? Join us as we find out all about ‘The Tarantula’s UFC salary.
How much does Jalin Turner make? Payouts and salary
In his fight against Brad Riddell at UFC 276, ‘The Tarantula’ earned $140K for his win. This included a $50K Performance of the Night bonus, $42K from base salary and another $42K from win bonus, and $6K from fight week incentives. At UFC 300, Turner bagged a base salary of $100K. Added with $19K from PPV shares, his total payout was around $119K. Before that, when he faced Dan Hooker at UFC 290, Turner received a total paycheck of $78K. Yes, that was the amount he received despite the loss via decision. He had a base pay of $72K.
Turner’s disclosed career earnings amount up to $129,000 and, of course, the number is continually rising. Coming to UFC 313, the Californian mixed martial artist is set to face Ignacio Bahamondes. So how much money can the 29-year-old lightweight contender expect to earn on 8 March 2025? Well, we can expect Turner to thicken his wallet by at least $115K in show-up money. If he wins the bout, he can certainly expect to get a hefty win bonus. And with sponsorship money and a possible Fight of the Night or Performance of the Night bonus, he can get an additional $50,000.
How much do you think Turner can earn for his performance against Bahamondes at UFC 313? Will he get his hands on a $50K bonus? Let us know what you think in the comments down below.
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