James Michael Hettes (born June 9, 1987) is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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.

[4] 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).