| Reuben Duran | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ontario, California |
| Other names | The Future |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
| Division | Bantamweight, Flyweight |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Fighting out of | Redlands, California |
| Team | Pinnacle Jiu Jitsu & MMA |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 8 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Reuben Duran (born in Ontario, California) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Duran has made a name for himself fighting in California. He is currently under contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), holding a 1-1 for the promotion.
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Duran start training martial arts at 7. At 14 he began boxing, and at 19 he began training all aspects of MMA.[1] He fought multiple times for King of the Cage, numerous small promotions in California. Duran is a six time winner of Grapplers Quest.[2]
Duran fought Greg Guzman and fought with 2 torn ligaments in his right hand but still went on to win the fight. Later, in an interview, Duran voiced his confidence that were it not for the injury, he would have gotten the TKO. Duran then showed off his powerful hands defeating Ryan Diaz via KO with only 3 seconds left left in the fight.
He posted two consecutive submission wins and then signed with the UFC.
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.[3] Duran lost the fight via a close split decision.
Duran faced Francisco Rivera on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale.[4] He won the fight via submission in the third round, earning Submission of the Night honors.
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 12 matches | 8 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 8-3-1 | Francisco Rivera | Submission (rear naked choke) | The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale | June 4, 2011 | 3 | 1:57 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Submission of the Night |
| Loss | 7-3-1 | Takeya Mizugaki | Decision (split) | UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann | March 26, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Louisville, Kentucky, United States | |
| Win | 7-2-1 | Kana Hyatt | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC - Sniper | August 5, 2010 | 1 | 2:03 | San Bernardino, California, United States | |
| Win | 6-2-1 | Maurice Eazel | Submission (guillotine choke) | Long Beach Fight Night 8 | April 18, 2010 | 1 | 1:18 | Long Beach, California, United States | |
| Win | 5-2-1 | Ryan Diaz | KO (punch) | KOTC - Arrival | February 25, 2010 | 3 | 4:57 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Win | 4-2-1 | Greg Guzman | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC - Superstars | August 13, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Loss | 3-2-1 | Tommy Vargas | Decision (unanimous) | All Star Boxing - Conquest in the Cage 3 | July 10, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Montebello, California, United States | |
| Win | 3-1-1 | Manny Romero | TKO (punches) | AF 2 - Apocalypse Fights 2 | October 9, 2008 | 1 | 0:37 | Palm Springs, California, United States | |
| Win | 2-1-1 | Ricardo Gallardo | KO | AF 1 - Apocalypse Fights 1 | August 7, 2008 | 1 | Palm Springs, California, United States | ||
| Win | 1-1-1 | Bobby Sanchez | Submission (triangle choke) | Invincible - MMA | March 8, 2008 | 1 | 1:15 | Ontario, California, United States | |
| Draw | 0-1-1 | David Aguirre | Draw | KOTC - Final Chapter | December 2, 2007 | 2 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Loss | 0-1 | Scott Epstein | Submission (rear naked choke) | PF 1 - The Beginning | May 12, 2006 | 1 | 2:40 | Hollywood, California, United States |