1. James Michael Hettes was born on June 9,1987 and is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
24 Facts About Jimy Hettes
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Jimy 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.
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Jimy 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.
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Jimy 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; Jimy Hettes turned the offer down due to prior engagements with another promotion.
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On July 16,2011, Jimy Hettes officially signed with the UFC after winning the MMA Melee - MASS Featherweight Championship Belt.
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Jimy Hettes made his promotional debut on August 14,2011, against Alex Caceres on 10 days notice.
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Jimy Hettes won via submission at 3:12 of round 2.
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Jimy Hettes defeated Nam Phan on December 30,2011, at UFC 141.
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Jimy Hettes used his superior judo to take Phan down repeatedly, and utilized excellent control on the ground.
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Jimy Hettes landed a great deal of unanswered ground and pound and threatened with submissions throughout, taking a dominant unanimous decision.
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Jimy Hettes was expected to face Steven Siler on June 22,2012, at UFC on FX 4.
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However, Jimy Hettes was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Joey Gambino.
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Jimy Hettes faced Marcus Brimage on September 22,2012, at UFC 152.
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Jimy Hettes lost the fight via unanimous decision, his first professional loss.
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Jimy Hettes was expected to face Steven Siler on April 27,2013, at UFC 159.
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However, Jimy Hettes was forced to pull out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Kurt Holobaugh.
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Jimy Hettes was expected to face Mike Wilkinson on October 26,2013, at UFC Fight Night 30.
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Jimy Hettes won the fight via submission in the second round.
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Jimy Hettes next faced Dennis Bermudez on March 15,2014, at UFC 171.
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Jimy Hettes lost the bout via TKO due to strike in the third round.
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Jimy Hettes was expected to face Diego Brandao on January 31,2015, at UFC 183.
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However, the fight was canceled right before the event started, as Jimy Hettes passed out backstage.
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Jimy Hettes was taken to a local hospital for precautionary reasons.
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Jimy Hettes was expected to face Charles Rosa on January 17,2016, at UFC Fight Night 81, but pulled out of the fight due to injury.