photo 1 of 80 LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 01: Dustin Kimura weighs in during the UFC 156 weigh-in on February 1, 2013 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Dustin KimuraTRAINING: Hard work in all aspects of MMA When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training jiu-jitsu when I was about 15 years old. Nothing consistent though until I was 18. What ranks and titles have you had? I won a lot of amateur and pro titles in Hawaii promotions. Do you have any heroes? Ray Lewis What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's incredible. It's been a dream of mine to fight in the UFC and now I get to make it a reality. Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Honolulu Community College for welding technology. What was your job before you started fighting? Patient transporter in a hospital Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Destiny MMA champion If any, list specific accomplishments in pro competition? Destiny MMA 145 world and state champion , X1 world events 145 state champion Favorite grappling technique: Kimura or triangle Favorite striking technique: Left hook to the body
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