Jimy Hettes
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Jimy Hettes at the Mohegan Sun Arena
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| Born | James Michael Hettes June 9, 1987 Kingston, Pennsylvania |
| Other names | The Kid |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 71.0 in (180 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Swoyersville, Pennsylvania |
| Team | Northeast Jiu Jitsu, World Class Boxing, AMA Fight Club |
| Rank | Brown belt in Judo Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By submission | 10 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Website | http://www.jimhettes.com |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
James Michael Hettes (born June 9, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Hettes is a 2-time Keystone State Games Judo Gold Medalist and earned the nickname "Judo Jim" at Greg Jackson's Camp in Albuquerque, NM. Hettes started boxing at age 14 and started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 16 and is currently the head instructor at Northeastern Ju-Jitsu in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania. Hettes attended Luzerne County Community College for Criminal Justice.
Hettes was originally expected to make his UFC debut in December 2010 as part of The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale card; Hettes turned the offer down due to prior engagements with another promotion. On July 16, 2011, Hettes officially signed with the UFC after winning the MMA Melee - MASS Featherweight Championship Belt.
As a late replacement to an injured Leonard Garcia. Hettes made his promotional debut on August 14, 2011 against Alex Caceres on 10 days notice. He won via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:12 of round 2.
Hettes defeated Nam Phan on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141. Hettes used his superior judo to take Phan down repeatedly, and also utilized excellent control on the ground. He landed a great deal of unanswered ground and pound and threatened with submissions throughout, taking a dominant unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-26).
Hettes was expected to face Steven Siler on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4. However, Hettes was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Joey Gambino.
Hettes faced Marcus Brimage on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. He lost the fight via unanimous decision, his first professional loss.
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