UFC Exec Lawrence Epstein Said Duran’s Reebok Comments Had Nothing To Do With Releasing Jacob Stitch Duran

August 20, 2015 by · Leave a Comment
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Stitch DuranHere Is My Take on The Recently Posted ” Bloody Elbow” Article About Stitch Duran’s  Reebok Comments Having Nothing To Do With Being Fired.

 Stitch was FIRED or RELEASED  from the UFC in late July 2015. 

The following “QUOTED” paragraph is from article posted by Bloody Elbow.
“Jacob ‘Stitch’ Duran has not been banned from UFC and he is free to corner any athlete if they choose to pay for his services. We want to provide other cutmen the opportunityto work UFC events. UFC certainly respects Duran’s experience and accomplishments as a cutman, and wishes him the best. We will not comment about the other reasons that lead to the ending of his independent contractor agreement with UFC, other than to say it had nothing to do with his comments about Reebok.”

In the first line Epstein says “ Duran has not banned from UFC” Then in the last sentence says’ We will not comment on the other reasons that lead to the ENDING OF HIS INDEPENDENT Contractor agreement with UFC.

Dana White said in a Fox video interview about Stitch Duran, “No, he won’t be coming back.”

So What’s The Deal? 
Stitch has not been banned from the UFC, but as Dana White said in his Fox video interview, Stitch won’t be coming back.

Wow! There is obviously some MIS-COMMUNICATION within PR and management at UFC. Is Stitch is Banned from UFC or isn’t he? If Dana said Stitch won’t be coming back, does that mean he was BANNED or FIRED?

It’s like the question President Clinton had years ago about the Monica Lewinsky fiasco when  Clinton said,  , “It Depends on what the meaning of “IS”, is…

I guess it depends on how you define BANNED or FIRED. Hmmm!!!

I can not imagine Jacob “ Stitch” Duran doing something so HORRIFIC in regards to the UFC that the UFC feels the need to keep it a secret.

Heck, Anderson Silva was just publicly called out and humiliated at the recent Nevada Commission meeting when he had to talk about his SEXUAL PROBLEMS before the world. They could have just given him the suspension, fined him and moved on.  And if the UFC is keeping Duran’s action a secret, that makes it seem like it’s worse than the Anderson Silva debacle.

EVERY MAN makes mistakes; GOD knows I’ve made mine. I just find it extremely interesting that the “Duran Firing”story was just starting to fade. This new comment by the UFC  Exec, Lawrence Epstein, to the “Bloody Elbow” has spurred new controversy and further questions.

WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON HERE???

To Read The Entire Bloody Elbow Article, Go To:
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/8/19/9178995/ufc-exec-stitchs-reebok-comments-had-nothing-to-do-with-firing

See You At The Cage Saturday Night!!
Robby LeBlanc
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PS – Want To Meet Stitch This Weekend? He will be at Cutman Stitch DuranTUFF-N-UFF this weekend in Mesquite at the CasaBlanca Hotel Resort at the TUFF Show.

For Tickets Go To: www.TUFFNUFF.com

 

 

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Ray Sefo Talks Stitch Duran, WSOF and Upcoming August 1st Fight

July 28, 2015 by · Leave a Comment
Filed under: MMA, PRESS RELEASE, Sports, Video 

Ray Sefo 6X Muay Thai World Champion and WSOF FounderRay Sefo is a 6X Muay Thai World Champion, 7X K-1 Finalist and President of World Series of Fighting Talks About Upcoming Show August 1, 2015 at Planet Hollywood Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

I first met Ray Sefo at a TUFF-N-UFF Show a few years ago and when he walked in, EVERYBODY noticed him. He is a Muay Thai/MMA Rock Star and where ever he goes, people want to get a photo with him.

A few weeks ago I bumped into Ray Sefo at the IMMAF 2015 World Championships a few weeks ago and I expressed my interest in doing a video interview with him about his upcoming show August 1st. Below is that video interview.

There is an exciting Fight Card for the August 1, 2015 show. The main event is Rousimar Palhares VS Jake Shields. I like how Ray Sefo talks about this card and specifically this fight during this interview . This is NO LOVE between Palhares and Shields. This will be a GREAT Fight!

WATCH THE INTERVIEW NOW:

Some very interesting developments have occurred between the time I connected with Ray Sefo at the IMMAF 2015 event and now. Most importantly, Stitch Duran, the BEST Cutman in the business was released by the UFC. Yes, the UFC Fired the most famous, most loved by the fans and sought after cutman by Boxers and MMA fighters world wide.

The GOOD NEWS IS…The World Series of Fighting President, Ray Sefo reached out to Stitch and invited him to join the WSOF TEAM for the upcoming August 1st fight and Stitch said YES!!!

Having Stitch back in the game is not only good for Stitch, The World Series of Fighting organization, and The Fans, but most importantly it’s best for the FIGHTERS! Having Stitch do what he does best is good for EVERYBODY!

AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: Meet Stitch and some of the WSOF Fighters.
I’ll be there taking photos1Stitch Duran and WSOF Fighters Autograph Signing
WHERE – Friday Shop, Inside Planet Hollywood
Miracle Mile Shops…
WHEN – Friday July 31, 2015
TIME – 1-3pm

WSOF FIGHT:
WHERE – Planet Hollywood
WHEN – Saturday August 1, 2015
TIME – Prelims start at 5PM

TICKETS: www.WSOF.com

If you can’t make it to the autograph signing, make sure to pick up a ticket for the WSOF Show August 1st. It’s at a great location, easy parking and ACTION PACKED Card you won’t want to miss!

I’ll See You At the Autograph Signing and At The Cage Saturday Night!

Keep Being Brilliant,
Robby LeBlanc

 

 

 

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IMMAF 2015 – Jacob Stitch Duran Stopped By IMMAF 2015

July 11, 2015 by · Leave a Comment
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John Kavanagh, Stitch Duram, Ralph CookJacob “Stitch” Duran Stopped By The IMMAF 2015 World Championships on Thursday.

Anyone that has been in the MMA game for any length of time has heard of the legendary cutman, Jacob Duran, aka Stitch. You have seen him working at UFC since 2003 and has become the goto cutman for almost every fighter today. When he walks into a gym or an event, he is a ROCK STAR! Everyone wants to get a photo with this icon, not only the fans, but other cutmen as well.

I met Stitch on the Rocky Balboa movie set back in 2005, and we have been friends ever since.

Watch This Interview Now:

For More Information About The IMMAF Organization: 
www.IMMAF.org

This event is part of UFC Fight Week and UFC Fan Expo.
The dates are July 6,7,8,9 and 11th.

The finals will be on Saturday July 11th during and at UFC Fan Expo.

If you would like to attend the IMMAF Finals, you will need to purchase a UFC Fan Expo Ticket. www.UFCFanExpo.com

See You At The Finals!
Robby LeBlanc

 

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