In The Corner: MMA Coach of the Year John Wood on What It Takes to Build World Champions
MMA Coach of the Year John Wood joins Destiny McCubbin and Doug Vazquez on In The Corner for a wide-ranging conversation about life behind the scenes at one of the world’s top MMA gyms. Wood breaks down what it takes to run a world championship-level fight team, coaching Merab Dvalishvili through his UFC title run and championship defenses, and the incredible highs and difficult lows that come with having a fighter’s career in your hands. Wood also opens up about walking the line between being a fighter’s coach and their friend, preparing Brazilian jiu-jitsu superstar Mikey Musumeci for his first MMA fight, why he thinks NFL star Maxx Crosby could become UFC heavyweight champion, and what Wiz Khalifa is really capable of in a fight.
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