Jim Alers was born on October 14,1986 and is an American professional bare knuckle boxer.
18 Facts About Jim Alers
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Jim 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.
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Jim Alers had a stint in Cage Warriors, where he was featherweight champion.
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Jim Alers made his promotional debut against Alan Omer on August 23,2014 at UFC Fight Night 39, filling in for an injured Tim Elliott.
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Jim Alers was expected to face Lucas Martins on July 16,2015 at UFC Fight Night 45.
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However, Jim Alers pulled out of the bout citing injury, and was replaced by Alex White.
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Jim Alers faced Chas Skelly on February 14,2015 at UFC Fight Night 60.
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Jim Alers lost the fight via TKO in the closing seconds of the second round.
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Jim Alers next faced Cole Miller on December 19,2015 at UFC on Fox 17.
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Jim Alers faced Jason Knight on July 23,2016 at UFC on Fox 20.
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On June 22,2019, Jim Alers defeated Elvin Brito via KO at 0:45 in round 1 at Bare Knuckle FC 6.
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On October 19,2019, Jim Alers defeated Julian Lane via TKO at 0:53 in round 2 at Bare Knuckle FC 8.
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Jim Alers faced Kaleb Harris in the BKFC Super Welterweight Tournament quarterfinals at BKFC 10 on February 15,2020.
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Jim Alers is next expected to challenge Luis Palomino for the BKFC Super Welterweight Championship at BKFC 14 on November 14,2020.
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Jim Alers competed in the welterweight edition of the 2023 Combat jiu-jitsu world championships on Jun 6,2021.
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Jim Alers 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.
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Jim Alers was then invited to compete in the absolute grand prix at Submission Underground 24 on June 17,2021.
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Jim Alers was invited to compete in the welterweight edition of the 2023 Combat jiu-jitsu world championships on March 26,2023.