Jim Alers
Born (1986-10-14) October 14, 1986 (age 37)
New York, New York, United States
Other namesThe Beast, The Bareknuckle Beast
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Featherweight
Reach73.0 in (185 cm)[1]
StyleBoxing
Fighting out ofPembroke 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
UniversityUniversity 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.

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 matches 14 wins 5 losses
By knockout 2 2
By submission 10 1
By decision 2 2
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 14–5 (1) Enrique Gonzalez Decision (unanimous) Combate Global: USA vs. Mexico November 12, 2021 1 5:00 Miami, Florida, United States Combate Global Bantamweight QuarterFinals.
Loss 14–4 (1) Marif Piraev Submission (anaconda choke) Crimea Rush August 29, 2018 2 2:26 Crimea, Ukraine
Win 14–3 (1) Elvin Leon Brito Technical Submission (triangle choke) Combat Night Pro 3 July 29, 2017 3 3:07 Casselberry, Florida, United States Return to Lightweight.
Loss 13–3 (1) Jason Knight Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko July 23, 2016 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States Fight of the Night.
NC 13–2 (1) Cole Miller NC (accidental eye poke) UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 December 19, 2015 2 1:44 Orlando, Florida, United States Eyepoke rendered Miller unable to continue.
Loss 13–2 Chas Skelly TKO (punches and knee) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch February 14, 2015 2 4:59 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win 13–1 Alan Omer Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson April 11, 2014 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 12–1 Graham Turner Submission (rear-naked choke) CWFC 63 December 31, 2013 2 1:22 Dublin, Ireland Defended the CWFC Featherweight Championship.
Win 11–1 Martin Svensson Decision (unanimous) CWFC 59 September 14, 2013 5 5:00 Cardiff, Wales Defended the CWFC Featherweight Championship.
Win 10–1 Joni Salovaara Submission (triangle armbar) CWFC 53 April 13, 2013 4 3:43 Glasgow, Scotland Won the CWFC Featherweight Championship.
Win 9–1 Marcio Cesar Submission (D'Arce choke) Cage Warriors Fight Night 7 September 1, 2012 2 2:27 Amman, Jordan
Win 8–1 Matteus Lähdesmäki TKO (elbows) Cage Warriors Fight Night 6 May 24, 2012 2 3:01 Isa Town, Bahrain Return to Featherweight.
Win 7–1 Noe Quintanilla Submission (rear-naked choke) CDMMA: Complete Devastation 3 February 25, 2012 1 0:48 Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States Lightweight debut.
Win 6–1 Denis Hernandez Submission (rear-naked choke) Ultimate Alliance Fights 1 November 10, 2011 1 1:46 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 5–1 Matt Kersse Submission (guillotine choke) AOF 11 February 19, 2011 1 1:12 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 4–1 Ronald Jacobs TKO (punches) AOF 7 April 3, 2010 1 0:24 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 4–0 Freddy Assuncao Submission (rear-naked choke) AOF 6 November 22, 2009 2 4:55 Estero, Florida, United States
Win 3–0 David Gomez KO (punches) RFC 18 July 24, 2009 1 3:18 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 2–0 Brent Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) CWFC USA: Destruction January 30, 2009 1 4:16 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win 1–0 Brandon Ocasio Submission (triangle choke) CWFC USA: Unleashed August 23, 2008 1 3:50 Orlando, Florida, United States

Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown
5 matches 4 wins 1 loss
By knockout 3 1
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 4–1 Luis Palomino TKO (punches) Bare Knuckle FC 14 November 13, 2020 1 0:44 Miami, Florida, United States For the BKFC 155-pound championship
Win 4–0 Kaleb Harris Decision (majority) Bare Knuckle FC 10 February 15, 2020 5 2:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Super Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Finals
Win 3–0 Julian Lane (fighter) TKO (punches) Bare Knuckle FC 8 October 19, 2019 2 0:53 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 2–0 Leonard Garcia TKO (punches) Bare Knuckle FC 7 August 10, 2019 1 1:38 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 1–0 Elvin Brito KO (punch) Bare Knuckle FC 6 June 22, 2019 1 0:45 Tampa, Florida, United States

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b Leland Roling (December 26, 2011). "2012 World MMA Featherweight Scouting Report: #5 - Jim Alers". bloodyelbow.com.
  3. ^ a b E. Spencer Kyte (December 14, 2015). "Jim Alers: The Homecoming". Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  4. ^ "Jim Alers promoted to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt". vagnerrochamartialarts.com. April 28, 2015.
  5. ^ "Jim Alers - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  6. ^ Zane Simon (2014-02-25). "UFC signs Jim Alers". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  7. ^ Graeme (2014-02-25). "Jim Alers signs for the UFC; fights Omer at UFC FN: Abu Dhabi". severemma.com. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  8. ^ Steven Marrocco (2014-04-11). "UFC Fight Night 39 results: Jim Alers edges Alan Omer in action-packed bout". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-11.
  9. ^ Staff (2014-05-05). "Alers vs. Martins added to UFC Fight Night 45". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-05-05.
  10. ^ Jason Floyd (2014-06-28). "Alex White replaces Jim Alers at UFC Fight Night 45 against Lucas Martins". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-06-28.
  11. ^ Jason Floyd (2015-01-15). "UFC Fight Night 60 fight card lineup finalized with addition of Chas Skelly vs. Jim Alers". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2015-01-15.
  12. ^ Brent Brookhouse (2015-02-14). "UFC Fight Night 60 results: Chas Skelly gets TKO of Jim Alers". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-02-14.
  13. ^ Martin, Damon (2015-08-28). "Cole Miller expected to meet Jim Alers at FOX UFC Fight Night in Orlando". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
  14. ^ Ben Fowlkes (2015-12-19). "UFC on FOX 17 results: Jim Alers eye poke of Cole Miller results in no-contest". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
  15. ^ Tristen Critchfield (2016-05-25). "UFC on Fox 20 update: Jim Alers vs. Jason Knight booked for Chicago". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-05-25.
  16. ^ Fowlkes, Ben (23 July 2016). "UFC on FOX 20 results: Jason Knight takes split over Jim Alers in bloody scrap". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  17. ^ Kahn, Peter (10 August 2019). "BKFC 7 Jim Alers Destroys Leonard Garcia: Live Blog, Round-By-Round Analysis, Highlights And Results". forbes.com. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
  18. ^ "Jim Alers Interview: The Next Bare Knuckle King". 31 October 2019.
  19. ^ Nolan King (January 20, 2020). "Hector Lombard gets new BKFC 10 opponent after Joe Riggs drops out". mmajunkie.com.
  20. ^ Damon Martin (September 15, 2020). "Paige VanZant bare-knuckle debut with BKFC targeted for November with at least two title fights". mmafighting.com.
  21. ^ "Combat Jiu Jitsu Welterweight World Championships 2021 Full Results and Review". 7 June 2021.
  22. ^ "Full Lineup Revealed for Submission Underground Absolute Grand Prix". 11 June 2021.
  23. ^ "Submission Underground 24 Full Results and Review". 28 June 2021.
  24. ^ "First Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds Event Announced for 2023". 6 January 2023.

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