Jim Alers
Introduction
Jim Alers (born October 14, 1986) is a Puerto Rican American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
Alers attended University of Central Florida, where and graduated with a degree in elementary education.
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 lighweight 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 is expected to face Jason Knight on July 23, 2016 at UFC on Fox 20.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Cage Warriors Fighting Championship
- CWFC Featherweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 17 matches | 13 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 2 |
| By submission | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. Cerrone 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) | CWFC - Fight Night 7 | September 1, 2012 | 2 | 2:27 | Amman, Jordan | |
| Win | 8–1 | Matteus Lahdesmaki | TKO (elbows) | CWFC - Fight Night 6 | May 24, 2012 | 2 | 3:01 | Isa Town, Bahrain | |
| Win | 7–1 | Noe Quintanilla | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CDMMA - Complete Devastation 3 | February 25, 2012 | 1 | 0:48 | Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 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 |