LAS VEGAS – No one doubted Jim Hettes’ skills, but many openly questioned whether he could show the same promise against proven big-show talent.
Those doubters likely will be silenced following the youngster’s dominant unanimous-decision victory over veteran featherweight and “The Ultimate Fighter 12” semifinalist Nam Phan.
The fight kicked off the pay-per-view main card of UFC 141 and followed prelims on Facebook and Spike TV. It took place at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.