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Ex-Jackson Wink GM Reveals Inside Stories on Jones, Pico, Shields and More

June 7, 2026
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Former Jackson Wink general manager Mikhail Lyubimov shared a series of revelations about the gym's history and its notable fighters. He disclosed that Greg Jackson will not corner Josh Howlett at the UFC White House event due to political differences, and that Jon Jones once had Roman Dolidze removed from the gym because he viewed him as a threat. Lyubimov also said Claressa Shields' MMA career stalled because she was 'very lazy in wrestling,' and that the decline of Jackson Wink stems from both Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn burning out. He praised Steve Garcia's elite sparring level, noting even Nikolai Kiosse was stunned after working with him.

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