Jalin Turner claims he "didn’t have a choice" taking short-notice fight against Bobby Green at UFC Austin

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Bobby Green disappointed it's not Dan Hooker, but hopes Jalin Turner will help turn in a class at #UFCAustin

AUSTIN, Texas – Bobby Green sees Jalin Turner as just of an exciting matchup as Dan Hooker. Green (31-14-1 MMA, 12-9-1 UFC) was slated to face Hooker in Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 52 co-main event, but Hooker was forced out due to a broken arm. Turner will step in on short notice to face Green at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The main card airs on ESPN following prelims on ESPN+. Turner (13-7 MMA, 6-4 UFC) is coming off a thrilling decision loss to…