Early career His premiere in the amateur category took place at 17 years of age. With five wins in five fights on the amateur circuit, Turman turned 18 and decided to start his professional career.
Ultimate Fighting Championship Turman made his UFC debut as a late replacement for
John Phillips against
Karl Roberson on July 13, 2019, at
UFC on ESPN+ 13. Turman lost the fight via a controversial split decision. Turman faced
Markus Perez on November 16, 2019, at
UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Jacaré. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Turman faced
Andrew Sanchez on August 8, 2020, at
UFC Fight Night 174. He lost the fight via knockout in round one. After the bout, Turman signed a new four-fight contract with the UFC. Turman was scheduled to face
Sean Strickland on October 31, 2020, at
UFC Fight Night 181. However, on September 29, Turman pulled out due to
COVID-19 sequelae that rendered him unable to train after his two-week quarantine ended on September 24, 2020. Turman was scheduled to face Aliaskhab Khizriev on February 6, 2021 at
UFC Fight Night 184. However, Turman was forced to withdraw from the bout, diagnosing with
pneumonia. Turman faced UFC newcomer
Bruno Silva on June 19, 2021 at
UFC on ESPN 25. Turman managed to secure multiple takedowns and took Silva's back, but ultimately lost the fight via knockout late in round one. Turman faced
Sam Alvey on August 28, 2021, at
UFC on ESPN 30. Turman repeatedly poked Alvey in the eye throughout the fight, being deducted two points, however he won the fight via split decision. Turman was scheduled to face
Rodolfo Vieira on January 22, 2022 at
UFC 270. However after Vieira was forced to withdraw for medical reasons, the bout was cancelled. Replacing
Makhmud Muradov, Turman faced
Misha Cirkunov on February 26, 2022 at
UFC Fight Night 202. He won the bout via armbar in the second round. The win earned Turman his first
Performance of the Night bonus award with the company. Turman was scheduled to face
Julian Marquez on June 18, 2022 at
UFC Fight Night 208. However, Turman withdrew due to an orbital bone injury and was replaced by
Gregory Rodrigues. Turman faced
Andre Petroski on November 12, 2022, at
UFC 281. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Turman faced
Randy Brown on June 24, 2023 at
UFC on ABC 5. He lost the bout via unanimous decision. Turman faced
Jared Gooden on December 2, 2023, at
UFC on ESPN 52. He lost the fight via rear-naked choke in round two. ==Championships and accomplishments==