In a highly anticipated co-main event at UFC on ESPN 52, Jalin Turner showcased his skills with an impressive early stoppage against Bobby Green. However, it was referee Kerry Hatley's controversially late stoppage that stole the spotlight on Saturday night.

The fight took place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on December 2, 2023. Turner, who took the fight on short notice, showed no signs of being unprepared as he immediately made an impact in the first round.

With a powerful overhand right, Turner initially wobbled Green, causing him to stumble. Sensing an opportunity, Turner unleashed a barrage of strikes, repeatedly landing clean shots on Green. Green found himself on the canvas, belly down, as Turner continued to dominate.

Remarkably, Turner landed 19 consecutive unanswered punches before the referee finally intervened at 2 minutes and 49 seconds of Round 1. By the 17th strike, it was evident that Green was unconscious, yet Hatley's reaction was notably slow to stop the fight. The controversial stoppage drew criticism from various members of the MMA community, including commentators Brendan Fitzgerald, Daniel Cormier, and Michael Bisping.

Despite the questionable stoppage, Green eventually managed to rise to his feet under his own power. However, his visibly staggered state indicated the considerable damage he had absorbed.

For Turner, the victory marked an impressive rebound from a two-fight losing streak. Taking the fight on less than two weeks' notice, the 28-year-old fighter showcased his determination and skill in delivering a memorable performance.

On the other hand, Green, who was originally scheduled to face Dan Hooker in a five-round fight, saw his two-fight winning streak come to an end due to his loss against Turner.

The controversial nature of the stoppage will undoubtedly lead to further discussions and debates within the MMA community. Nevertheless, Turner's victory remains a notable highlight of UFC on ESPN 52, leaving fans eager to see what comes next for the promising fighter.

The officially recorded UFC on ESPN 52 results thus far include Jalin Turner's victory over Bobby Green via knockout in the first round, at the 2 minutes and 49 seconds mark.