Full Name:
Jayden Turner
Age:
21
Where were you born:
Australia
Where do you live:
Australia
Which gym do you train out of:
Integrated MMA
Who are your coaches:
Adrian Pang and Grego Penaloza
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Blue belt
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Football
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I’ve been training MMA for almost 2 years and have been wanting to compete and train seriously for roughly 18 months now.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Favourite session is Tuesday night MMA shootboxing and sparring because you get to mix it all in and use all martial arts to your advantage.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I can do it all — and I’m going to prove I can do it all.
How would you describe your fighting style:
Creative, fun and dangerous.
What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Sean O’Malley.
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Muhammad Mokaev.
What are your immediate and long term goals:
Immediate goal is to win this fight. Long-term goal is to go pro.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
I’m going to rag-doll him until he gets tired, then finish him with some nasty ground and pound or a submission.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’m going to rag-doll him until he gets tired, then finish him with some nasty ground and pound or a submission.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thanks to my family, friends and teammates who are supporting me and always pushing me.
Instagram: @jden_turner
Watch Jayden Turner fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13
