In a surprising decision Tuesday, legendary cutman Jacob ‘Stitch’ Duran admitted he was fired by the UFC for his recent comments about the Reebok deal. Check out how MMA fighters, and others, reacted to the news below.
Soooo we the fighters are assed out because @StitchDuran spoke his mind? Smfh when one door closes another opens. Much respect to you Stitch
— Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) July 22, 2015
There is only one man I want wrapping my hands and handling my corner in the @ufc That is @StitchDuran best cut-man in the business.
— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) July 22, 2015
Seeing Burt and stitch go is pretty sad
— ike vallie-flagg (@IKEVF) July 22, 2015
@StitchDuran sad to see you go brother. My favourite hand wrapper !!!
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) July 21, 2015
Gotta say @StitchDuran was top 3 nicest ppl I met during my @ufc tenure. He’ll find success wherever he goes. Ps his book was great.
— Charlie Brenneman (@SpaniardMMA) July 22, 2015
Is there more to this story on Stitch? Bc my boy was that guy! Wrapped hands like a boss and one of the best at his job.
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 22, 2015
Hey @StitchDuran THANK YOU for not being afraid to speak the TRUTH. And THANKS for helping to keep ME in my fights. @UFC AND @Reebok yikes.
— Nathan Quarry (@NateRockQuarry) July 22, 2015
How about some of the @UFC FIGHTERS speaking FOR @StitchDuran? Oh, that’s right. You’ll all keep quiet until it’s YOU. @MMAFA
— Nathan Quarry (@NateRockQuarry) July 22, 2015
How the fuck can the UFC fire @StitchDuran??? I hope he’ll still be working for @InvictaFights!
— Peggy Morgan (@peggymorganmma) July 22, 2015
First Burt now Stitch! @StitchDuran is the man. So much for freedom of speech.
— marivi weidman (@Mariviweidman) July 22, 2015
Sorry to hear about @StitchDuran. Makes no sense which makes perfect sense I guess given those making the decision.
— Dethrone Royalty (@dethrone) July 22, 2015
Stand by your family. https://t.co/qcr6aegFeN pic.twitter.com/K5oHP3Q2we
— Bad Boy (@BadBoy) July 22, 2015
@StitchDuran sorry to hear it, my man
— Sean McCorkle (@BigSexyMcCorkle) July 22, 2015