Jalin Turner vs. Renato Moicano – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jalin “The Tarantula” Turner will take on Renato Moicano in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 300 card.

Turner brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Moicano, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 72″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 48% striking accuracy, Turner has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 6.02 per minute. On the other hand, Moicano boasts a 47% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.41 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jalin Turner vs. Renato Moicano matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 28-year-old, Jalin Turner is coming in with a 14-7-0 record. Turner will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Bobby Green at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan in December.

Moicano, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Jalin Turner on December 2, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov and holds a 18-5-1 record.

Jalin Turner has a southpaw fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 34-year-old Renato Moicano is an orthodox fighter with a 72″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Jalin Turner stats

→ Turner’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Turner lands 6.02 significant strikes per minute.
→ Turner’s takedown accuracy is 55%.
→ Turner’s takedown average is 0.88 per 15 minutes.
→ Turner’s takedown defense is 75%.

Turner comes in with 48% striking accuracy, typically landing about 6.02 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Moicano fires at 47% accuracy, landing about 4.41 significant strikes per minute. Jalin Turner also has a 55% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.88 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Moicano’s 1.8 takedowns and 72% takedown accuracy.

Renato Moicano stats

→ Moicano’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Moicano lands 4.41 significant strikes per minute.
→ Moicano’s takedown accuracy is 47%.
→ Moicano’s takedown average is 1.8 per 15 minutes.
→ Moicano’s takedown defense is 72%.

Renato spent, on average, 9:26 minutes in the Octagon, and Jalin has an average fight time of 7:07 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Jalin or Renato? Sound off in the comments.

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