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Edson Barboza vs Jalin Turner

Lightweight · Prelims · UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2

FINAL: Jalin Turner by KO/TKO Punches
Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza
Age 39 · Elo 1527
LLWWL
112 days since last fight
vs
Jalin Turner
Jalin Turner
Age 30 · Elo 1570
LLWLL
273 days since last fight

Who wins, by source

Edson BarbozaJalin Turner
Claude Claude: Edson Barboza 32% Claude: Jalin Turner 68% 32% 68% GPT GPT: Edson Barboza 29% GPT: Jalin Turner 71% 29% 71% Elo Elo: Edson Barboza 44% Elo: Jalin Turner 56% 44% 56%

Each row splits one source's view of the fight. The dashed line is even odds. Where the models sit further from the market, they are claiming an edge.

Tale of the tape

Edson BarbozaJalin Turner
Strikes landed / min Edson Barboza Strikes landed / min: 4.14 4.14 Jalin Turner Strikes landed / min: 5.79 5.79 Strikes absorbed / min Edson Barboza Strikes absorbed / min: 4.68 4.68 Jalin Turner Strikes absorbed / min: 4.54 4.54 Striking accuracy Edson Barboza Striking accuracy: 44% 44% Jalin Turner Striking accuracy: 48% 48% Striking defense Edson Barboza Striking defense: 55% 55% Jalin Turner Striking defense: 41% 41% Takedowns / 15 min Edson Barboza Takedowns / 15 min: 0.43 0.43 Jalin Turner Takedowns / 15 min: 0.75 0.75 Takedown defense Edson Barboza Takedown defense: 73% 73% Jalin Turner Takedown defense: 75% 75% Sub attempts / 15 min Edson Barboza Sub attempts / 15 min: 0.1 0.1 Jalin Turner Sub attempts / 15 min: 1.1 1.1

Career UFC averages. Bars are scaled within each row, so compare left against right, not row against row. The stronger side is highlighted, and for strikes absorbed the lower number is the better one.

How it ends

KO/TKOSubmissionDecision
Claude Claude: KO/TKO 25% 25% Claude: Submission 20% 20% Claude: Decision 55% 55%GPT GPT: KO/TKO 54% 54% GPT: Submission 17% 17% GPT: Decision 29% 29%

Each model's split across the ways this fight can finish, out of 100.

The analysis

Claude
Jalin Turner by Decision, 68% confidence

Turner's significant physical advantages (4" height, 2" reach) combined with his superior grappling threat (1.1 sub avg vs 0.1) create a difficult matchup for the aging Barboza. While Barboza has performed better against common opponents historically, Turner's recent losses have come against elite competition (Moicano, Bahamondes). Turner's 74% TDD neutralizes Barboza's limited wrestling, while his submission game poses constant threats. Barboza's 1-3 record in his last 4 fights at age 38 suggests decline, particularly in his defensive metrics (56% strike defense).

GPT
Jalin Turner by KO/TKO, 71% confidence

Turner holds significant advantages in striking volume, accuracy, and finishing ability. While Barboza's experience and striking defense are notable, Turner's reach, higher strike differential, and potent submission game present stylistic challenges. Barboza's recent trend of absorbing more strikes than he lands, combined with Turner's aggressive output and youth, make Turner the likely winner, with KO/TKO the most probable outcome.