It shocked many when the and legendary cutman Jacob “Stitch” Duran parted ways. But that decision provided Duran with the chance to find a new home.
He did that on Thursday, signing on to be part of the Bellator MMA cutman team.
The promotion confirmed the news in a press release.
Duran’s first event with Bellator will come next month at Bellator 153 from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. The card features Benson Henderson’s debut against welterweight champion Andrey Koreshkov.
“Working with my old friend, Scott Coker and Bellator is a true honor,” said Duran. “I can’t wait to get started working for a great organization that respects their employees and truly makes their fighters the top priority!”
Duran will be allowed to seek sponsors outside of Bellator, something he was not allowed to do after the UFC signed a deal with Reebok. The veteran also works with boxing greats Andre Ward and Vitaly and Wladimir Klitschko.