Reuben Duran

Background

Duran started training martial arts at the age of seven. By the time he turned 14 he had added boxing to training regimen and by 19 was training in all aspects of MMA including the additions of wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Reuben began his career with multiple fights for King of the Cage, and other small promotions in California. As an amateur competitor, Duran has distinguished himself by being a six time winner of Grapplers Quest.

In a memorable match, Duran fought Greg Guzman, hiding his injuries that included 2 torn ligaments in his right hand. In spite of the injuries, Duran still earned the victory. Later, in an interview, Duran voiced his confidence that were it not for the injury, he would have gotten a stoppage. Duran would support his bold statement in his next fight as he claimed a victory over Ryan Diaz via KO with only 3 seconds left in the fight. In subsequent bouts, Duran submitted both Kana Hyatt and Maurice Eazel in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Duran signed with the UFC in early 2011 and made his debut at UFC on Versus 3 against Takeya Mizugaki, replacing an injured Francisco Rivera. Duran lost the fight via close split decision.

Duran faced Francisco Rivera on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale. He won the fight via submission in the third round, earning Submission of the Night honors.

Duran next faced Hugo Viana on December 15, 2012 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale. After being knocked down twice, he eventually lost the fight via KO late in the first round.

Duran then faced George Roop on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Post-UFC career

Over a year after his release from UFC, Duran returned to King of the Cage in June 2014. Duran faced Tony Sanchez at KOTC: Slugfest on June 5, 2014. He won the fight via second round TKO.

Championships and accomplishments

• King of the Cage
  • Interim KOTC Flyweight Championship (One time)
  • KOTC Flyweight Championship (One time)
  • KOTC Light Flyweight Championship (One time; current)

Mixed martial arts record

| ko-wins= 4 | ko-losses= 2 | sub-wins= 5 | sub-losses= 1 | dec-wins= 4 | dec-losses= 4 | dq-wins= | dq-losses= | other-wins=

| | Ontario, California United States

| | Ontario, California United States | |- | Loss | Shoko Sato | KO/TKO (strikes) | Shooto in Korakuen Hall | | Tokyo, Japan | |- | Loss | Derrick Mandell | Decision (split) | KOTC: Ultimate Collision | | Carlton, Minnesota, United States

| | Ontario, California, United States

| | Highland, California, United States

| | Highland, California, United States | |- | Loss | George Roop | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 158 | | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |- | Loss | Hugo Viana | KO (punch) | The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale | | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- | Win | Francisco Rivera | Submission (rear-naked choke) | The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale | | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| | Louisville, Kentucky, United States | |- | Win | Kana Hyatt | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC: Sniper | | San Bernardino, California, United States | |- | Win | Maurice Eazel | Submission (guillotine choke) | Long Beach Fight Night 8 | | Long Beach, California, United States | |- | Win | Ryan Diaz | KO (punch) | KOTC: Arrival | | Highland, California, United States | |- | Win | Greg Guzman | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Super Stars | | Highland, California, United States | |- | Loss | Tommy Vargas | Decision (unanimous) | All Star Boxing: Conquest in the Cage 3 | | Montebello, California, United States | |- | Win | Manny Romero | TKO (punches) | AF 2: Apocalypse Fights 2 | | Palm Springs, California, United States | |- | Win | Ricardo Gallardo | KO (punches) | AF: Apocalypse Fights 1 | | Palm Springs, California, United States | |- | Win | Bobby Sanchez | Submission (triangle choke) | Invincible: MMA | | Ontario, California, United States | |- | Draw | David Aguirre | Draw | KOTC: Final Chapter | | San Jacinto, California, United States | |- | Loss | Scott Epstein | Submission (rear-naked choke) | PF 1: The Beginning | | Hollywood, California, United States |

References

References

1. "Reuben Duran - Official UFC® Fighter Profile". [[Ultimate Fighting Championship.
2. "Pinnacle Jiu-Jitsu Redlands - MMA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Judo Muay Thai Wrestling Boxing: Pinnacle Jiu-Jitsu Instructors".
3. (February 15, 2011). "Newcomer Reuben Duran signs on to face Takeya Mizugaki at UFC on Versus 3". mmajunkie.com.
4. (March 12, 2011). "Reuben Duran vs. Francisco Rivera slotted for The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale". mmajunkie.com.
5. George Halvatsis Jr.. (September 30, 2012). "Hugo Viana Set To Fight Reuben Duran At TUF 16 Finale". mmamania.com.
6. (February 21, 2013). "George Roop vs. Reuben Duran a late addition to UFC 158 lineup". mmajunkie.com.
7. (May 8, 2013). "Duran, Holobaugh, Lawrence, Sicilia, Tamura among UFC fighter releases". mmajunkie.com.
8. (June 5, 2014). "KOTC: Slugfest Results from 06/05/14". kingofthecage.com.