LAS VEGAS—Ahead of UFC 323, longtime lightweight veteran Jalin Turner joins MMA Fighting’s José Youngs to discuss everything from his love of skateboarding, his newfound devotion toward religion, and more.

Turner (14-9) has not competed since announcing his initial retirement following his submission loss to Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC 313 in March. This performance not only marked his second straight stoppage loss but also his fourth setback in his last five fights.

But after several months of soul-searching, “The Tarantula” returns to the octagon against the always-dangerous Edson Barboza on the preliminary card inside the T-Mobile Arena.

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