Jim Alers

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.

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. He won the fight via split decision.

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

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

Alers next faced Cole Miller on December 19, 2015 at UFC on Fox 17. 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.

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

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

On August 10, 2019, Jim Alers defeated Leonard Garcia via TKO at 1:38 in round 1 at BKFC 7.

On October 19, 2019, Jim Alers defeated Julian Lane via TKO at 0:53 in round 2 at BKFC 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.

Alers faced Kaleb Harris in the BKFC Super Welterweight Tournament quarterfinals at BKFC 10 on February 15, 2020. 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.

Alers lost his bout against Palomino via TKO stoppage for the BKFC championship

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.

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

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

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Cage Warriors Fighting Championship CWFC Featherweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Enrique Gonzalez Decision (unanimous) Combate Global: USA vs. Mexico

Miami, Florida, United States Loss

Marif Piraev Submission (anaconda choke) Crimea Rush

Crimea, Ukraine Win

Elvin Leon Brito Technical Submission (triangle choke) Combat Night Pro 3

Casselberry, Florida, United States Loss

Jason Knight Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko

Chicago, Illinois, United States NC

Cole Miller NC (accidental eye poke) UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2

Orlando, Florida, United States Loss

Chas Skelly TKO (punches and knee) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Win

Alan Omer Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Graham Turner Submission (rear-naked choke) CWFC 63

Dublin, Ireland Win

Martin Svensson Decision (unanimous) CWFC 59

Cardiff, Wales Win

Joni Salovaara Submission (triangle armbar) CWFC 53

Glasgow, Scotland Win

Marcio Cesar Submission (D'Arce choke) Cage Warriors Fight Night 7

Amman, Jordan Win

Matteus Lähdesmäki TKO (elbows) Cage Warriors Fight Night 6

Isa Town, Bahrain Win

Noe Quintanilla Submission (rear-naked choke) CDMMA: Complete Devastation 3

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Denis Hernandez Submission (rear-naked choke) Ultimate Alliance Fights 1

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Matt Kersse Submission (guillotine choke) AOF 11

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

Ronald Jacobs TKO (punches) AOF 7

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Freddy Assuncao Submission (rear-naked choke) AOF 6

Estero, Florida, United States Win

David Gomez KO (punches) RFC 18

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Brent Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) CWFC USA: Destruction

Orlando, Florida, United States Win

Brandon Ocasio Submission (triangle choke) CWFC USA: Unleashed

Orlando, Florida, United States

Bare knuckle record Loss

Luis Palomino TKO (punches) BKFC 14

Miami, Florida, United States For the BKFC 155-pound championship Win

Kaleb Harris Decision (majority) BKFC 10

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Super Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Finals Win

Julian Lane TKO (punches) BKFC 8

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Leonard Garcia TKO (punches) BKFC 7

Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Win

Elvin Brito KO (punch) BKFC 6

Tampa, Florida, United States