Career
A professional competitor since 2006, Duran has also formerly competed for the UFC and the WEC.
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 Mobile Marketing Association including the additions of wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai. Early career
Reuben began his career with multiple fights for King of the Cage, and other small promotions in California.
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. Duran next faced Hugo Viana on December 15, 2012 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin versus
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. King of the Cage
Interim KOTC Flyweight Championship (One time.
