James Te Huna (born 29 September 1981) is a retired New Zealand mixed martial artist, and current coach best known for competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship who has been called a pioneer of New Zealand mixed martial artists. James Te Huna was born in Darfield, Canterbury, New Zealand, and is of Maori descent. He was the first Australian-based fighter to win a UFC fight on Australian soil, and the first person to headline a UFC fight in New Zealand. James founded New Wave Engage that provides Support Programs to vulnerable youth in Out Of Home Care.