Former Jackson Wink general manager Mikhail Lyubimov shared a series of revelations about the gym's fighters and inner workings. Josh Hooker's primary sparring partner ahead of the White House card is a welterweight grappler with a losing record, and Greg Jackson will not be in Hooker's corner for the event due to political differences with President Trump. Lyubimov also disclosed that Jon Jones once had Roman Dolidze removed from the gym after Dolidze repeatedly submitted Jones' BJJ coaches, and that the gym's decline stems from Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn burning out — with Winkeljohn now spending more time in real estate than training fighters. Additional revelations included Claresa Shields being described as too lazy to develop her wrestling during her MMA stint, and Steve Garcia's sparring level being rated exceptionally high within the gym.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
