For a man who was hardly ever seen, Jacob “Stitch” Duran’s job as a cutman in the UFC was invaluable. Imagine competing in the Octagon for the very first time and having your face ripped open by a hard elbow.
Duran was the man you depended on to patch you up. He was the guy who kept you from looking like a permanently disfigured Edward Scissorhands. Without a competent cutman, fighters risk serious injury, and fights are more likely to be stopped by a doctor.
Duran is often credited with being the best in the business, not only at sealing cuts, but he was also spectacular at wrapping hands.