{"id":59184,"date":"2016-04-01T13:31:05","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T18:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=59184"},"modified":"2016-04-01T13:31:05","modified_gmt":"2016-04-01T18:31:05","slug":"jacob-stitch-duran-joins-bellator-breaking-mma-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=59184","title":{"rendered":"Jacob “Stitch” Duran Joins Bellator – Breaking MMA News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"image004\"<\/a>Stitch wraps the hands of \u201cKing Mo\u201d Lawal at \u201cBellator MMA: Dynamite 1\u201d (Credit: Bellator\/Esther Lin)<\/strong><\/p>\n

When watching any combat sports event, it\u2019s odd not to see Jacob \u201cStitch\u201d Duran as the professional cutman on duty. Today, Bellator MMA is pleased to secure his services as its lead cutman for the foreseeable future, after \u201cStitch\u201d signed a multi-year contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion.<\/p>\n

Starting with \u201cBellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson\u201d on April 22 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in CT, the most famous cutman in the world will do everything in his power to get Bellator fighters prepped for entering the cage and helping them continue on once the bell rings, giving them \u201cone more round.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stitch joins a great team of cutmen including Matt Marsden, Dean Lassiter and Paul Quiredos.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking with my old friend, Scott Coker and Bellator is a true honor,\u201d said Duran. \u201cI can\u2019t wait to get started working for a great organization that respects their employees and truly makes their fighters the top priority!\u201d<\/p>\n

While working for Bellator, \u201cStitch\u201d will not be prevented from seeking sponsors to wear and will also continue to work boxing events, with high profile clients the likes of Andre Ward, Vitali Klitschko and Wladimir Klitschko.<\/p>\n

About Bellator MMA<\/p>\n

Bellator MMA is a leading Mixed Martial Arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, Bellator is available to nearly 500 million homes worldwide in over 140 countries. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike TV, the MMA television leader. Bellator MMA is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development\/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation\/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. Bellator is based in Santa Monica, California and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, home to the world’s premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.<\/p>\n