Backbreakers and Bites
Episode Eighteen – Jim “The Beast” Alers
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In today’s exciting podcast episode, we sit down with UFC and BKFC veteran Jim “The Beast” Alers, who now fights out of his own gym, Alers Martial Arts. With a professional record of 14-5 in MMA and 4-1 in Bareknuckle FC, Jim has a storied career that includes a title in Cage Warriors and experience competing in some of the biggest promotions in combat sports.
Jim Alers shares his unique journey, offering insights into his experiences in UFC, MMA, and BKFC, and discusses the evolution of mixed martial arts over the years. He even touches on the close call of nearly fighting Conor McGregor for the Cage Warriors title and his journey to becoming a BKFC contender.
For this episode, Jim chose Coley’s Pizza in Pembroke Pines, Florida, as the backdrop. Coley’s is owned by one of Jim’s students and serves up some of the best hand-tossed pizzas, subs, wings, and pastas, all in a unique Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed setting. It’s the perfect spot for fans of both great food and great conversation.
Tune in to hear all about Jim’s roots in MMA, his rise through the ranks in UFC and BKFC, and his take on the future of combat sports. As always, there’s much more in this action-packed episode of Backbreakers and Bites.