User:MittMan Joe
MittMan Joe | |
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| Born | Joe Eric Pereida |
| Occupations | Striking coach, pad man, cutman, hand-wrap specialist |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | Widely regarded as the best pad man in Texas; combat sports striking coaching and cutman work |
Joe Eric Pereida, better known professionally as MittMan Joe, is an American combat sports striking coach, pad man, hand-wrap specialist, and cutman based in San Antonio, Texas. Operating independently across multiple gyms, he is widely regarded as the best pad man in Texas and is recognized throughout the combat sports community for his technical mitt work and corner support for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) athletes.
Career
[edit]Coaching and pad work
[edit]Pereida began his career as a personal boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) coach in 2006. Rather than affiliating exclusively with a single facility, he has built an independent reputation working out of different gyms across San Antonio and South Texas, offering specialized striking programs, defensive mechanics, and high-level pad work for both amateur prospects and professional competitors. Through his precision mitt work and technical coaching, he became widely regarded as the best pad man in Texas.
Work with UFC fighters
[edit]Throughout his career, Pereida has trained, held pads, and wrapped hands for numerous UFC fighters and top-tier contenders, including:
- Alex Hernandez – UFC lightweight contender
- Ray "The Judge" Rodriguez – UFC bantamweight veteran
- Anthony Ivy – UFC welterweight veteran
- Zach "The Dragon" Borrego – UFC middleweight contender
Cutman and corner work
[edit]In addition to his gym coaching, Pereida has worked extensively in professional fight corners as a hand-wrap specialist and cutman. Earlier in his career, he served as an official cutman for regional MMA events in Texas, including past work with Fury Fighting Championship, where he oversaw fighter hand-wrapping regulations and ringside cut treatment.
Media appearances
[edit]- World Class Mittman Joe (2019) – Documentary short and interview produced by Square Sauce Media highlighting his hand-wrapping techniques and camp preparation with San Antonio fighters.
- How You Do That Podcast (2024) – Featured guest discussing the technical requirements of serving as a combat sports cutman and mitt man.
External links
[edit]- MittMan Joe on Instagram
- MittMan Joe on Facebook
- MittMan Joe on YouTube
- MittMan Joe on LinkedIn