Alonzo Turner (MMA Fighter)
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| Born | August 21, 1996 Painesville, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Findlay |
| Occupation | Mixed martial artist (MMA) |
Alonzo Maurice Turner (pronounced uh-LON-zo/mo-REES/TURN-er; born August 21, 1996) is an American professional mixed martial artist (MMA) and high school coach.[1] hailing from Painesville, Ohio. Known by his moniker "https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/221751-alonzo-turner Relentless," Turner is celebrated for his aggressive, unyielding fighting style that emphasizes relentless pressure and a high-paced attack. As of January 2025, he holds a professional MMA record of 7 wins and 1 loss, competing in the welterweight division.
Early Life and Education
Alonzo Maurice Turner was born and raised in Painesville, Ohio, to Allan and Shawna Turner. He has five siblings: Narrissa, Kaylie, Jazminn, Deontae, and Sophia.[2] Turner maintains a relatively low public profile outside of his professional career, with few personal details available.
Turner attended Thomas W. Harvey High School, where he was an accomplished athlete, excelling in football, wrestling, and tennis. He was awarded Team MVP honors in all three sports. In his senior year, Turner rushed for over 1,000 yards and registered more than 120 tackles in football for the Red Raiders. He also posted a 36-3 record in wrestling, earning Division II state placement.[3]
Beyond athletics, Turner demonstrated a commitment to community service during his high school and college years, volunteering with youth wrestling programs, local leadership initiatives, and church and community beautification efforts.[4]
Turner graduated from Thomas W. Harvey High School in 2014 and later attended the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business in 2019. He also attended Notre Dame College in South Euclid[5] Ohio, between 2019 and 2020, where he pursued studies in Early Childhood Education.
A devout Christian, Turner integrates his faith into both his personal life and MMA career. He is associated with the Christian-based MMA apparel company "Jesus Didn’t Tap," reflecting his spiritual convictions.
Collegiate Wrestling
Turner began his collegiate wrestling career at the University of Findlay[6] a Division II institution. During his time there, he achieved notable success both on the mat and in academics. Turner qualified for the NCAA Division II National Tournament in 2016 and earned NCAA All-American honors in 2017 by finishing sixth at the national championships. His achievements extended to the classroom, where he was named an NCAA Academic All-American, graduating with a 3.5 GPA.[7]
2014-15: Finished with a 6-5 record.
2015-16: Recorded 81 takedowns and three pins; placed third at the Midwest Regional; qualified for
the national tournament at 165 pounds.
2016-17: Earned All-American honors [8] 165 pounds with a 39-14 record, recording a team-high 86 takedowns and four pins. He finished sixth at the NCAA Championships[9]and was named second-team all- GLIAC.
2017-18: Ended the season with a 21-10 record, including two pins.
2019-20: Turner’s final season was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing him from competing in the NCAA Championships. He achieved notable victories, including a fifth-place finish at the Findlay Open[10] and wins over two Division I wrestlers at the Cleveland State Open (Ohio Intercollegiate Open)[11]
College Honors and Awards
Dean’s List (2014–2017): Maintained a GPA above 3.5.[12]
NCAA Division II National Qualifier (2016).[13]
NCAA All-American (2017).[14]
Innovation Competition: 1st place (2017).[15]
Great Midwest Athletic Conference Wrestling Athlete of the Week (2018).[16]
MMA Career
Turner transitioned to MMA in 2019, building upon his strong wrestling foundation. He quickly rose through the amateur ranks, compiling an 8-1 record and earning the top spot as the #1 amateur welterweight in Ohio and the Midwest. Turner also achieved the #1 pound-for-pound amateur ranking in Ohio and won the Ohio Combat League[17] welterweight championship with a submission victory over Melvin Harris.
In March 2023, Turner made his professional MMA debut at LFA 155, where he secured a victory via rear-naked choke submission in the second round against Austin Ross.
Turner’s fighting style is characterized by his relentless pace and adaptability, earning him the nickname “The Relentless.” Known for his ability to apply continuous pressure, Turner is particularly renowned for his submission skills and determination to finish fights. He trains under coach George Comer[18] at Revolution Fight and Fitness.
Interviews and Media Appearances
Turner has participated in various interviews where he discusses his Christian faith and how it influences his approach to fighting and life. In a notable conversation[19] with Brian Rogers, Turner elaborated on how his belief system shapes both his personal and professional journey, emphasizing his commitment to faith both in and outside the octagon.
Rankings
As of February 2025 - Alonzo Turner is ranked as follows:
North America - Pound for Pound #237 (out of 18,073)[20]
Pro Welterweight #51 (out of 1,028)[21]
New Jersey - Pound for Pound #3 (out of 241)[22]
Pro Welterweight #1 (out of 17)[23]
US Northeast - Pound for Pound #29 (out of 2,278)[24]
Pro Welterweight #6 (out of 134)[25]
US Midwest - Pound for Pound #38 (out of 4,002)[26]
Pro Welterweight #11 (out of 234)[27]
| Date | Opponent | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2023 | Austin Ross[28] | Win | Rear-Naked Choke |
| June 16, 2023 | Damon Bell[29] | Win | Rear-Naked Choke |
| October 13, 2023 | CJ LaFragola[30] | Win | Guillotine Choke |
| December 15, 2023 | Eric Nolan[31] | Win | Split Decision |
| July 26, 2024 | Anthony Martinez[32] | Win | Rear Naked Choke |
| September 20, 2024 | Jimmy Drago[33] | Loss | Unanimous Decision |
| November 2, 2024 | Scott Writz[34] | Win | Ground and Pound |
| December 21, 2024 | Xavier Nash[35] | Win | Unanimous Decision |
| Date | Opponent | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2022 | Nick Walls[36] | WIn | Guillotine Choke |
| April 15, 2022 | Chandler Chapman[37] | WIn | Unanimous Decision |
| March 5, 2022 | Tom Kizer[38] | WIn | Unanimous Decision |
| January 22, 2022 | Melvin Harris[39] | WIn | Guillotine Choke |
| November 24, 2021 | Chase Boyde[40] | WIn | Retirement |
| March 5, 2021 | Christian Bosco[41] | WIn | Unanimous Decision |
| July 20, 2019 | Isaiah Margheim[42] | Loss | Unanimous Decision |
| June 29, 2019 | Lino Disla[43] | WIn | Punches |
| April 20, 2019 | Robert O'Neill[44] | WIn | Unanimous Decision |
References
- ↑ https://harveyredraiders.com/2023/03/25/alumni-spotlight-alonzo-turner-wins-professional-mma-debut/ Alumni Spotlight: Alonzo Turner Wins Professional MMA Debut - Harvey Red Raiders
- ↑ https://findlayoilers.com/sports/wrestling/roster/alonzo-turner/5559 Alonzo Turner - Wrestling Roster, Findlay Oilers
- ↑ https://www.news-herald.com/2014/06/24/senior-bowl-notes-harveys-turner-has-eye-on-mma/ Senior Bowl Notes: Harvey’s Turner Has Eye on MMA - News-Herald
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alonzo-turner-200b7ab6/details/volunteering-experiences/ Alonzo Turner's Volunteering Experiences - LinkedIn
- ↑ https://notredamefalcons.com/sports/wrestling/roster/alonzo-turner/8699 Alonzo Turner - Wrestling Roster, Notre Dame College Falcons
- ↑ https://findlayoilers.com/sports/wrestling/roster/alonzo-turner/5559 Alonzo Turner - Wrestling Roster, Findlay Oilers
- ↑ https://findlayoilers.com/sports/wrestling/roster/alonzo-turner/5559 Alonzo Turner - Wrestling Roster, Findlay Oilers
- ↑ https://nwhof.org/national-wrestling-hall-of-fame/champions-database?wrestler=13420 Alonzo Turner - National Wrestling Hall of Fame Champions Database
- ↑ https://i.turner.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/external/gametool/brackets/wrestling_d2_2017.pdf 2017 NCAA Division II Wrestling Brackets - NCAA
- ↑ https://www.flowrestling.org/events/8558913 Event - FloWrestling
- ↑ https://www.flowrestling.org/events/8551726-ohio-intercollegiate-open Ohio Intercollegiate Open - FloWrestling
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alonzo-turner-200b7ab6/details/honors/ Alonzo Turner's Honors - LinkedIn
- ↑ https://findlay.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2015-16/releases/20160301g0zfrc Wrestling: Oilers Claim 2016 NCAA Division II Super Region Title - University of Findlay
- ↑ https://nwhof.org/national-wrestling-hall-of-fame/champions-database?wrestler=13420 Alonzo Turner - National Wrestling Hall of Fame Champions Database
- ↑ https://www.findlay.edu/business/innovation-competition-winners Innovation Competition Winners - University of Findlay
- ↑ https://greatmidwestsports.com/awards.aspx?aow=1142 Athlete of the Week - Great Midwest Athletic Conference
- ↑ https://www.ohiocombatleague.com Ohio Combat League
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/20045-george-comer-bonesaw George "Bonesaw" Comer - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuhZ553Mmlc Alonzo Turner - YouTube
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/rankings/regional/3431-united-states-united-states-regional?page=10®ion=90&weight=p4p United States Regional Rankings - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/rankings/regional/3436-united-states-pro-mens-welterweight?page=3&pro=pro®ion=90&weight=6 United States Pro Men's Welterweight Rankings - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/rankings/regional/2208-new-jersey-new-jersey-regional New Jersey Regional Rankings - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/rankings/regional/2213-new-jersey-pro-mens-welterweight New Jersey Pro Men's Welterweight Rankings - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/rankings/regional/2826-us-northeast-us-northeast?page=2®ion=60&weight=p4p US Northeast Rankings - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/rankings/regional/2831-us-northeast-pro-mens-welterweight US Northeast Pro Men's Welterweight Rankings - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/rankings/regional/2844-us-midwest-us-midwest-regional?page=2®ion=63&weight=p4p US Midwest Regional Rankings - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/rankings/regional/2849-us-midwest-pro-mens-welterweight US Midwest Pro Men's Welterweight Rankings - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/735983-lfa-155-austin-ross-vs-the-relentless-alonzo-turner Austin Ross vs. Alonzo Turner - LFA 155 - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/765848-lfa-160-damon-the-demon-bell-vs-the-relentless-alonzo-turner Damon Bell vs. Alonzo Turner - LFA 160 - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/794726-cffc-126-cj-lafragola-vs-the-relentless-alonzo-turner CJ LaFragola vs. Alonzo Turner - CFFC 126 - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/815203-cffc-128-eric-night-time-nolan-vs-the-relentless-alonzo-turner Eric Nolan vs. Alonzo Turner - CFFC 128 - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/894677-tuff-n-uff-138-anthony-ace-martinez-vs-the-relentless-alonzo-turner Anthony Martinez vs. Alonzo Turner - Tuff-N-Uff 138 - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/906309-ring-of-combat-85-jimmy-drago-vs-the-relentless-alonzo-turner Jimmy Drago vs. Alonzo Turner - Ring of Combat 85 - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/930115-mecca-23-the-relentless-alonzo-turner-vs-scott-writz Alonzo Turner vs. Scott Writz - Mecca 23 - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/933066-caged-thunder-29-the-relentless-alonzo-turner-vs-xavier-spartacus-nash Alonzo Turner vs. Xavier Nash - Caged Thunder 29 - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/705987-bcm-promotions-the-relentless-alonzo-turner-vs-nick-jaws-walls The Relentless Alonzo Turner vs. Nick "Jaws" Walls - BCM Promotions - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/648147-art-of-scrap-4-chandler-chapman-vs-alonzo-gorilla-zo-turner Chandler Chapman vs. Alonzo "Gorilla Zo" Turner - Art of Scrap 4 - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/636299-ohio-combat-league-18-alonzo-gorilla-zo-turner-vs-tom-kizer Alonzo "Gorilla Zo" Turner vs. Tom Kizer - Ohio Combat League 18 - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/578140-ohio-combat-league-14-melvin-awesome-harris-vs-alonzo-afro-samurai-turner Alonzo "Afro Samurai" Turner vs. Melvin "Awesome" Harris - Ohio Combat League 14 - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/566243-ohio-combat-league-13-alonzo-afro-samurai-turner-vs-chase-the-croatian-crowbar-boyde Alonzo "Afro Samurai" Turner vs. Chase "The Croatian Crowbar" Boyde - Ohio Combat League 13 - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/555703-ohio-combat-league-10-alonzo-afro-samurai-turner-vs-christian-the-bishop-bosco Alonzo "Afro Samurai" Turner vs. Christian "The Bishop" Bosco - Ohio Combat League 10 - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/443656-scs-alonzo-afro-samurai-turner-vs-isaiah-margheim Alonzo "Afro Samurai" Turner vs. Isaiah Margheim - SCS - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/438447-caged-thunder-8-alonzo-turner-vs-lino-toa-disla Alonzo Turner vs. Lino Toa Disla - Caged Thunder 8 - Tapology
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/428159-caged-thunder-7-alonzo-turner-vs-robert-o-neill Alonzo Turner vs. Robert O'Neill - Caged Thunder 7 - Tapology
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