Between Rounds: Breath of Fresh Air
For me, I've always taken the approach of giving my best, staying focused, and making sure every fighter and promotion gets the same treatment, whether in a national guard armory…
Between Rounds: Self Destruction
In my world as a cutman, there are proper procedures and simple expressions of respect for anatomy and my education that has me tape a certain way, grease a fighter…
Between Rounds: Rubbing Elbows
I'm grateful to say I've been busy recently, and that trend looks to continue for the rest of the summer. Shows in FL, IN, NE, MO, and WI just this…
Between Rounds: Eye of the Storm
This last weekend was an experience that very few others in their lives can say they have experienced. Many people seek fame, desire their 15 minutes of fame (I think…
Between Rounds: Diving Into the Big Pond
Veteran MMA cutman David Maldonado returns from California after having worked a couple of events and shares his observations of what he sees when coaches and cornermen who don't really…
Between Rounds: Be Ready!
Recently I got the opportunity to work again with Invicta, the popular all women's MMA promotion. Got the call the night before the event as they were in a pinch.…
Between Rounds: Earning Your Keep
I would welcome the chance to simply have open tryouts for cutmen at shows. Let the real experts prove themselves and earn their place. Fighters have to do it, just…
Between Rounds: The Cream Rises
In my role I get to see a lot of people. Happy ones, grumpy ones. Grateful ones, you understand. Last weekend I got to be a part of an amazing…
Between Rounds: Cutman? Who Dat?
MMA fans often pay attention to fights closely, only to go get a beer or turn their focus away right when the fun begins for me. My name is David…