Former Jackson-Wink general manager Mikhail Lyubimov shared a series of insider revelations about the gym's fighters and operations. He disclosed that Josh Howkit's main sparring partner is a welterweight grappler with a losing record, and that Greg Jackson will not be in Howkit's corner at the White House event due to his Democratic political beliefs. Lyubimov also revealed that Jon Jones once had Roman Dolidze removed from the gym after he consistently gave Jones and his BJJ coaches trouble on the mats, and that Claressa Shields' MMA career stalled because she was extremely resistant to wrestling and grappling training despite dominating everyone in boxing. He added that Jackson-Wink's decline stemmed from both Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn burning out, with Winkeljohn now focusing more on real estate than on coaching.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
