Former Jackson-Wink general manager Mikhail Lyubimov has shared a series of behind-the-scenes revelations about the gym's fighters. Josh Hakazit's primary sparring partner is a welterweight grappler with a losing record, and Greg Jackson will not be in his corner at the White House event due to political differences with the venue's host. Jon Jones reportedly had no memory of sparring with Jiří Procházka, Vagab Vagabov, or Modesta Bukauskas despite handling them all in the gym, and he once had Roman Dolidze removed from the team after the Georgian made life difficult for Jones and his BJJ coaches. Additional notes include Steve Garcia outclassing Andre Fili on the feet in sparring, Cub Swanson permanently leaving the gym after Arman Ospanov broke his ribs, and Claressa Shields struggling in MMA due to a lack of commitment to wrestling despite dominating everyone on the feet.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
