Jim Alers

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Jim Alers
Born (1986-10-14) October 14, 1986 (age 38)
New York, New York, United States
Other namesThe Beast, The Bareknuckle Beast
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach73.0 in (185 cm) [1]
Style Boxing
Fighting out of Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
TeamGracie Barra Orlando [2]
Alliance BJJ [2]
American Top Team (2014–2015) [3]
MMA Masters [3]
Alers Martial Arts
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Vagner Rocha [4]
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins14
By knockout2
By submission10
By decision2
Losses5
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision2
No contests1
Other information
University University of Central Florida
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jim Alers (born October 14, 1986) is an American professional bare knuckle boxer. A professional MMA fighter from 2008 until 2018, he fought in the UFC and is the former Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion.

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Background

Alers attended University of Central Florida, where he graduated with a degree in elementary education. [5] He began training in MMA at the age of 19.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Alers began competing in mixed martial arts in 2006 and made his professional debut in 2008 competing in regional promotions primarily in the lightweight and featherweight divisions in his home state of Florida. He also had a stint in Cage Warriors, where he was featherweight champion. He signed with the UFC in early 2014. [6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Alers made his promotional debut against Alan Omer on August 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 39, filling in for an injured Tim Elliott. [7] He won the fight via split decision. [8]

Alers was expected to face Lucas Martins on July 16, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 45. [9] However, Alers pulled out of the bout citing injury, and was replaced by Alex White. [10]

Alers faced Chas Skelly on February 14, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 60. [11] He lost the fight via TKO in the closing seconds of the second round. [12]

Alers next faced Cole Miller on December 19, 2015 at UFC on Fox 17. [13] The bout was ruled a No Contest after Miller was accidentally poked in the eye by Alers in the second round and was unable to continue. [14]

Alers faced Jason Knight on July 23, 2016 at UFC on Fox 20. [15] He lost the fight via split decision. [16]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

On June 22, 2019, Jim Alers defeated Elvin Brito via KO at 0:45 in round 1 at Bare Knuckle FC 6.

On August 10, 2019, Jim Alers defeated Leonard Garcia via TKO at 1:38 in round 1 at Bare Knuckle FC 7. [17]

On October 19, 2019, Jim Alers defeated Julian Lane via TKO at 0:53 in round 2 at Bare Knuckle FC 8. After the fight, Alers stated he wants a shot at the title and wants to face the winner of Artem Lobov and Jason Knight. [18]

Alers faced Kaleb Harris in the BKFC Super Welterweight Tournament quarterfinals at BKFC 10 on February 15, 2020. [19] He won the fight via majority decision.

Alers is next expected to challenge Luis Palomino for the BKFC Super Welterweight Championship at BKFC 14 on November 14, 2020. [20]

Professional grappling career

Alers competed in the welterweight edition of the 2023 Combat jiu-jitsu world championships on Jun 6, 2021. He submitted Bobby Emmons in the opening round with a rear-naked choke, before being submitted himself by Roberto Jimenez in the quarter-finals with a triangle armbar. [21]

He was then invited to compete in the absolute grand prix at Submission Underground 24 on June 17, 2021. [22] Both Alers and fellow MMA veteran Ronny Markes withdrew from the event on short notice, being replaced by Nick Maximov and Adam Sidelinger. [23]

Alers was invited to compete in the welterweight edition of the 2023 Combat jiu-jitsu world championships on March 26, 2023. [24]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
20 matches14 wins5 losses
By knockout22
By submission101
By decision22
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss14–5 (1)Enrique GonzalezDecision (unanimous)Combate Global: USA vs. MexicoNovember 12, 202115:00 Miami, Florida, United StatesCombate Global Bantamweight QuarterFinals.
Loss14–4 (1)Marif PiraevSubmission (anaconda choke)Crimea RushAugust 29, 201822:26 Crimea, Ukraine
Win14–3 (1)Elvin Leon BritoTechnical Submission (triangle choke)Combat Night Pro 3July 29, 201733:07 Casselberry, Florida, United StatesReturn to Lightweight.
Loss13–3 (1) Jason Knight Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko July 23, 201635:00 Chicago, Illinois, United StatesFight of the Night.
NC13–2 (1) Cole Miller NC (accidental eye poke) UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 December 19, 201521:44 Orlando, Florida, United StatesEyepoke rendered Miller unable to continue.
Loss13–2 Chas Skelly TKO (punches and knee) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch February 14, 201524:59 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win13–1Alan OmerDecision (split) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson April 11, 201435:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win12–1Graham TurnerSubmission (rear-naked choke)CWFC 63December 31, 201321:22 Dublin, IrelandDefended the Cage Warriors Featherweight Championship.
Win11–1Martin SvenssonDecision (unanimous)CWFC 59September 14, 201355:00 Cardiff, WalesDefended the Cage Warriors Featherweight Championship.
Win10–1Joni SalovaaraSubmission (triangle armbar)CWFC 53April 13, 201343:43 Glasgow, ScotlandWon the vacant Cage Warriors Featherweight Championship.
Win9–1Marcio CesarSubmission (D'Arce choke) Cage Warriors Fight Night 7 September 1, 201222:27 Amman, Jordan
Win8–1Matteus LähdesmäkiTKO (elbows) Cage Warriors Fight Night 6 May 24, 201223:01 Isa Town, BahrainReturn to Featherweight.
Win7–1Noe QuintanillaSubmission (rear-naked choke)CDMMA: Complete Devastation 3February 25, 201210:48 Altoona, Pennsylvania, United StatesLightweight debut.
Win6–1Denis HernandezSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ultimate Alliance Fights 1November 10, 201111:46 Miami, Florida, United States
Win5–1Matt KersseSubmission (guillotine choke)AOF 11February 19, 201111:12 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss4–1Ronald JacobsTKO (punches)AOF 7April 3, 201010:24 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win4–0Freddy AssuncaoSubmission (rear-naked choke)AOF 6November 22, 200924:55 Estero, Florida, United States
Win3–0David GomezKO (punches)RFC 18July 24, 200913:18 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win2–0Brent SilvaSubmission (rear-naked choke)CWFC USA: DestructionJanuary 30, 200914:16 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win1–0Brandon OcasioSubmission (triangle choke)CWFC USA: UnleashedAugust 23, 200813:50 Orlando, Florida, United StatesFeatherweight debut.

Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown
5 matches4 wins1 loss
By knockout31
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss4–1 Luis Palomino TKO (punches)Bare Knuckle FC 14November 13, 202010:44 Miami, Florida, United StatesFor the BKFC 155-pound championship
Win4–0Kaleb HarrisDecision (majority)Bare Knuckle FC 10February 15, 202052:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Super Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Finals
Win3–0 Julian Lane (fighter) TKO (punches)Bare Knuckle FC 8October 19, 201920:53 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win2–0 Leonard Garcia TKO (punches)Bare Knuckle FC 7August 10, 201911:38 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win1–0Elvin BritoKO (punch)Bare Knuckle FC 6June 22, 201910:45 Tampa, Florida, United States

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