Former Jackson Wink general manager Mikhail Lyubimov disclosed several behind-the-scenes details about the storied gym. He revealed that Josh Hooker's primary sparring partner is a welterweight grappler with a losing record, and that Greg Jackson will not be in Hooker's corner at the White House event due to Jackson's political convictions. Lyubimov also explained that the decline of Jackson Wink stems from both Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn burning out, with Winkeljohn increasingly focused on real estate. Additional revelations included Jon Jones once forcing Roman Dolidze out of the gym for being too competitive, Claresa Shields struggling in MMA due to laziness in wrestling, and Steve Garcia's high sparring level drawing astonishment from teammates.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
