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Jim Alers

"The Beast"
14-5-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Pro bare-knuckle 4-1Grappling 4-3BKFC record 4-1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Enrique Gonzalez · Unanimous Decision · Nov 12, 2021

14-5-0 · 12 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Luis PalominoKO · R1 00:44
BKFCBKFC 14: Palomino vs Alers·November 13, 2020

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CAREER SUMMARY

Jim Alers holds a professional MMA record of 14-5-0. Alers has won 14 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Alers lands 2.90 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 2.26 takedowns per 15 minutes. Alers also has 7 recorded Grappling bouts. Alers also has 5 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: November 13, 2020. Tracked organizations: BKFC, UFC.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
71"180 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Oct 14, 1986
Age
40
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
New York, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Enrique Gonzalez
    Combate Global· Nov 12, 2021· Lightweight· 14-5 vs 10-4
    UD
  2. LOSS
    vs Marif Piraev
    Crimea Rush· Aug 29, 2018· Lightweight· 14-4 vs 23-2-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:24
  3. WIN
    vs Elvin Leon Brito
    Combat Night 78· Jul 29, 2017· Lightweight· 14-3 vs 9-5
    TKO
    R3 · 3:07
  4. LOSS
    vs Jason Knight
    UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Shevchenko· Jul 23, 2016· Featherweight· 13-3 vs 17-2
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  5. NC
    vs Cole Miller
    UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Cowboy 2· Dec 19, 2015· Featherweight· 13-2 vs 21-9
    Could Not Continue
    R2 · 1:34
  6. LOSS
    vs Chas Skelly
    UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch· Feb 14, 2015· Featherweight· 13-2 vs 14-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:59
  7. WIN
    vs Alan Omer
    UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Nelson· Apr 11, 2014· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 18-4
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Graham Turner×3Title bout · Title win #3
    Cage Warriors 63· Dec 31, 2013· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 23-8
    SUB
    R2 · 1:22
  9. WIN
    vs Martin Svensson×2Title bout · Title win #2
    Cage Warriors 59· Sep 14, 2013· Featherweight· 11-1 vs 12-4
    UD
  10. WIN
    vs Joni Salovaara×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Cage Warriors 53· Apr 13, 2013· Featherweight· 10-1 vs 12-6
    SUB
    R4 · 3:43
  11. WIN
    vs Marcio Cesar
    Cage Warriors· Sep 1, 2012· Featherweight· 9-1 vs 16-7-2
    SUB
    R2 · 2:27
  12. WIN
    vs Matteus Lahdesmaki
    Cage Warriors· May 24, 2012· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 12-8-3
    TKO
    R2 · 3:01
  13. WIN
    vs Noe Quintanilla
    CDMMA 3· Feb 25, 2012· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 10-14
    SUB
    R1 · 0:48
  14. WIN
    vs Denis Hernandez
    Florida Regional· Nov 10, 2011· 6-1 vs 3-3
    SUB
  15. WIN
    vs Matt Kersse
    Art of Fighting· Feb 19, 2011· 5-1 vs 3-1
    SUB
  16. LOSS
    vs Ronald Jacobs
    Art of Fighting· Apr 3, 2010· 4-1 vs 2-1
    TKO
  17. WIN
    vs Freddy Assuncao
    Art of Fighting· Nov 22, 2009· 4-0 vs 1-1
    SUB
  18. WIN
    vs David Gomez
    Real Fighting Championships· Jul 24, 2009· 3-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
  19. WIN
    vs Brent Silva
    Cage Warriors· Jan 30, 2009· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 0-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:16
  20. WIN
    vs Brandon Ocasio
    Cage Warriors· Aug 23, 2008· 1-0 vs 0-1
    SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Alliance Jiu-Jitsu

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 14-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.90per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.38per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.26per 15 min
41% success
Takedowns stuffed80%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-2-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.90per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.38per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.26per 15 min
41% success
Takedowns stuffed80%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
Pro bare-knuckleRecord: 4-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed16.19per min
57% accuracy
Strikes absorbed12.44per min
47% avoided
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Jim Alers sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Jim Alers has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Jason Knight · UFC Fight Night: Holm vs ShevchenkoJul 23, 2016

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Jim Alers earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1595▼8
Peak
1800Apr 11, 2014
Rated fights
19
150016001700180020092012201520182021Aug 23, 2008 · 1554Jan 30, 2009 · 1592Jul 24, 2009 · 1618Nov 22, 2009 · 1649Apr 3, 2010 · 1593Feb 19, 2011 · 1627Nov 10, 2011 · 1646Feb 25, 2012 · 1655May 24, 2012 · 1684Sep 1, 2012 · 1711Apr 13, 2013 · 1745Sep 14, 2013 · 1767Dec 31, 2013 · 1793Apr 11, 2014 · 1800Feb 14, 2015 · 1759Jul 24, 2016 · 1714Jul 29, 2017 · 1733Aug 29, 2018 · 1706Nov 12, 2021 · 15951595

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Frequently asked questions

When does Jim Alers fight next?

Jim Alers has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Jim Alers's record?

Jim Alers's professional MMA record is 14-5-0.

Who is Jim Alers fighting next?

Jim Alers's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Jim Alers fight last?

Jim Alers most recently fought Luis Palomino at BKFC 14: Palomino vs Alers on Friday, November 13, 2020, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does Jim Alers fight in?

Jim Alers fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Jim Alers have?

Jim Alers has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Jim Alers won?

Jim Alers has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Jim Alers?

Jim Alers is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Jim Alers weigh?

Jim Alers weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Jim Alers's reach?

Jim Alers has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Jim Alers?

Jim Alers is 40 years old (born Oct 14, 1986).

Where is Jim Alers from?

Jim Alers is from the United States.

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