Jacob Duran is no stranger to the fight business, in fact; he knows the game all too well. The man simply known as "Stitch" has revolutionized the "cut man" industry shedding some light on one of the more mysterious titles associated with fight sports.

Since 2001, the world's premier corner man has been seen right in the middle of the action at UFC events from Las Vegas to London, Germany to Japan, and everywhere in between. If you miss him there, check for him on billboards in downtown Los Angeles or McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. You may recognize him hanging around those places, literally; with his trademark smoky glasses and a distinguished salt and pepper mustache.

As the UFC grows, so does the legend of "Stitch" and as it turns out, it couldn't happen to a better person. I've recently had a chance sit down with the man who keeps fighters in it for "one more round," and the pleasure was all mine.

FiveKnuckles.com: I'm sure this isn't the first time you've been asked this, but what's the nastiest cut or injury you've had to deal with?

Stitch Duran: I've dealt with so many nasty cuts in my time. Off the top of my head, Diego Sanchez had a pretty brutal cut in his last fight. B.J. Penn has been known to dish out some punishment. I'd have to say the one that takes the cake would be the cut that Marvin Eastman suffered at the hands of Vitor Belfort when they fought at UFC 43. Marvin took a devastating knee and his cut was twice the size of the one Diego had.

FiveKnuckles.com: I remember that one and it sure was ugly. Do you feel for some of the fighters when they come out of the cage all beat up? Take Diego for example. He poured his whole heart out against B.J. and came up short. A similar situation was when Joe Stevenson had his shot at the belt.

Stitch Duran: I always feel for the fighters in that situation. This is a tough business and I try to assure the fighters, or their parents, or girlfriends and what not that I'm going to take care of them just like they're my children. I take my job quite personal so I want to give the fighters as much protection as I can. This is a game where bumps and bruises are pretty common. The least I can do is minimize them the best way I know how. I saw Diego recently and he was in good spirits. He received a nasty cut, but as far as long term damage goes, there is none. Now that doesn't change the outcome of his last fight, but it's the future we're looking at. To know that he'll be back is rewarding for me.

FiveKnuckles.com: I remember a boxing match years ago where Hasim Rahman took a head butt from Evander Holyfield and his head swelled up like a balloon. It looked like there was a large rock attached to his head. I take it you've had to deal with similar injuries?

Stitch Duran: I remember that too. That's what you would call a giant hematoma. In all seriousness, even though it looked bad, the bump wasn't in a dangerous location and I think the fight should've gone on. I...