Dan Lambert talks Colby Covington & Jorge Masvidal’s time at American Top Team | ESPN MMA

American Top Team founder Dan Lambert sits down with ESPN MMA’s Marc Raimondi to discuss the history between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal.
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0:00 How Colby ended up at ATT
0:45 How quickly Colby and Jorge became friends
3:44 The story of UFC Singapore and Colby’s persona change
8:10 Where tension between Jorge and Colby began
10:10 When tension began at the gym
13:20 The ultimatum
18:45 Kicking Jorge and Colby out of the gym
24:40 How big is UFC 272 for ATT?
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[@King_JappyJoe]

Lamberts a Legend for not getting in between them and keeping it to the facts.

[@LearnWithZ2023]

T wood screaming in the back?????

[@mjp4007]

Yes he is!

[@T1tusCr0w]

He seems to have an ability to strip away everything that is BS and WON’T help your career and discard it.

[@jacobwebb5371]

Disagree. He is responsible for the environment he provides as a owner/manager/head coach... leader... He is spineless because he didnt want to cut someone that was a clear root issue for profit. Regardless of how it impacted his own coaches, fighters etc. I lost more respect for him than I gained in this interview.

[@tonypastor705]

Let’s not forget that Askren used to get the better of Masvidal in workouts- but look what happened when they fought. The same might happen with M. Vs Colby.

[@billyjack95]

im taking Lambert's word over Masvidal and Covington. Man is being 100 percent the whole interview

[@ErnieAleRoche]

“These days I believe none of what I hear, and half of what I see” -Dan Lambert

[@Bathingwookie]

Bro they’re still friends bro everyone’s in on it bro dustin joanna Dan lambert Jorge and Colby are all in on it bro they’re gonna hug after the fight bro 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡’s 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dyingbreed7740]

Especially with those guys lol

[@joshuabrandt7620]

“I believe none of what I hear and half of what I see these days. Especially from those guys.” The last sentence is key. I somewhat suspect they are still friends

[@demurph]

@@joshuabrandt7620 heard that too.

[@FactMan8]

@@JohnnySack16 false. I don't say it all the time, also have never met a person who says that all of the time. Life would be very annoying if your statement was true.

[@Jason-wl1pk]

Dying for Colby's interview

[@Soxxik]

Saving the best for last

[@zeebay003]

Wow, please don't die

[@t4ngo_kilo]

Nooo, is it covid??

[@jangalangjones8956]

Are you in Ukraine

[@GoodStuff1992]

Hard weight cut

[@ChristiaanHartNibbrig]

That was an excellent interview. Very impressed with Lambert and the interviewer, who did a terrific job asking good, short, informed questions, and letting Lambert do most of the talking. Great job. Thank you.

[@calvinmiguel4405]

Love Marc, he was always great when he was on the MMA Beat. Anybody besides Brett will always been an improvement imo.

[@ChristiaanHartNibbrig]

@@calvinmiguel4405 This guy, Marc, did a super job, a real pro. Too many interviewers, in news and sports, give a speech before asking their questions. We want to hear from the guest, not the interviewer. Dan Patrick is a superb interviewer; so is Howard Stern. Rachel Maddow is horrible; she talks more than her guests routinely.

[@barrymcokiner69]

@@calvinmiguel4405 lol brett questions are sometimes dumb. He's where he is because of good looks and that's it

[@calvinmiguel4405]

@@barrymcokiner69 Looks definitely play a part, but I think it's mostly because he's a Yes Man when it comes to the UFC.

[@dirkkdiggler97]

I agree, I especially am tired of interviewers and most media asking a question by saying the word “obviously” that’s a crutch for the interviewee to agree with your line of questioning and if you listen to questions nowadays more and more that is how they start them question with, 🤦‍♂️ if I was in the media and had the resources that most of them have I swear, people would have a better view on what the media is really trying to put out!!! And yes that’s just in my opinion.

[@Chadministrator93]

Jorge vs Colby is the best WWE script the UFC has every managed to pull off. Love it

[@TeslaTerminater]

No khabib n McGregor was better stop it..

[@TeslaTerminater]

@Tony G I don't think it was that much.. More for khabib...

[@enisengin2950]

@Tony G you’re a mark if you think this is a work.

[@freddiequinlan5952]

@Tony G how can you watch this whole video and still believe that. Why would Dan lie for 30 minutes for a guy who he doesn’t even train anymore?

[@jamesSt.PatrickII]

@@TeslaTerminater yeah but the story line is deeper. Because these guys had a legit friendship and we have proof.

[@CG-yj8hm]

Dan is the mastermind behind Colby's heel turn and the feud between Colby and George

[@rollyiii2120]

George who??

[@rollandsaxton]

I e always wondered if the fued was fake but if it is the whole gym is in on it. Dustin, George, Johanna ECT all talk bad about Colby. Such a great gym with so much talent

[@shamtenma5350]

Well Dan loves pro wrestling and has been great on the mic at AEW.

[@PurpJones]

Agreed

[@1Learn2Swim3]

You mean Chael Sonnen?

[@shootdices]

i feel like dan lambert had a big part in colbys act i mean he's a huge WWE fan so he probably gave him some ideas and colby always mentions in interviews that he still has respect for him

[@OfficialZedaxHD]

I have I always thought that it was Dan that made colbys character nad this pretty much confirms it

[@GgCashh451]

I’m sure he told him to have a persona if he couldn’t change up his fighting style doesn’t take a WWE fan to figure that out.

[@notoriousyoutuber]

Dan is a great coach, great leader, and has handled this situation well. No one is too big to be kicked out, no one is too small to be respected. I love that.

[@oldironsides4107]

You’re naive to the situation. Dan is thee biggest pro wrestling fan obsessed with it. Had all of his att guys in pro wrestling shows. Dan is still making appearances. He created Colby’s character. Wrote his first lines. And created this feud to get them both especially jirge a big last pay day. They’re all still friends. Colby still goes down there and is in don’t AC t with about everybody

[@PrinceInawRakah]

White ppl are experts at pretending that racism isn’t really racism.. all of y’all will pay

[@drakex241]

Blackzilians is the best gym ever

[@D3Mi69D]

Wow Dan Lambert confirming the ufc cutting colby situation....

[@danielmma1875]

Explains why colby started his character Which no matter how much people hate it. It worked !!! Lmao 🤣

[@chucknasty419]

Guys I wouldn't take everything this guy says as 100% truth....still a pretty good interview

[@danielmma1875]

@@chucknasty419 his story pretty much lines up with what I heard colby and jorge say

[@chucknasty419]

@@danielmma1875 yes I know but it's easy to get 3 people on the same page to hype up a fight where all 3 of them gain. Either way I can't wait for the fight. I'm on team colby!

[@myguy2143]

@@chucknasty419 Why would he lie about it?

[@interpolisawesome]

Colby did what he needed to survive. Yall don't like him but you know his name.

[@TheVoidMMA]

Like he said it made sense when he was bashing the countries of men he was actually fighting but bashing women he'll never fight 😅

[@klaiken989]

@@TheVoidMMA With Joanna. I remember reading from another fighter that actually took Colby's side in that. Saying that Joanna FIRST started talking trash (Knowing that he would never hit her) and THEN Colby saw her as fair game after that.

[@AB15151]

Brah he wasn't dying. Man sold his peeps for fame. Money can't buy happiness

[@tacotacotington3638]

@@klaiken989 Joanna trash talked like half the people at the gym lmao. I remember her posting something about making money betting against some chick she sparred with.

[@josemariantoniofajardo2941]

What about trash talking Stipe Miocic’s wife? Great fighter but clearly a fake pos

[@El_turco82]

I love Espn interviews, but one thing doesn't work when there's such noise in the background, it's really annoying sorry.🙆‍♂🤷‍♂

[@joelsalminen1357]

Nah, it was dope to have that background. I love it, feels real and alive

[@neelj5155]

@@joelsalminen1357 agreed

[@njovie13]

Jorge’s one of their pioneer fighters even before colby. That’s why they welcomed Jorge again.

[@El_turco82]

@@joelsalminen1357 Ah okay in that case all the other interviews weren't real and alive or what? 🤦🤷 What does that have to do with it oh man.😅

[@joeysblackchild6948]

@@joelsalminen1357 next time they should have an interview in a construction site. Then it will REALLY feel alive!

[@jameshughes525]

This interview is like watching women's tennis the screams and grunts drowned out everything else going on

[@AJScraps]

Terrible interview location fire whoever though that was ok💀😂

[@jordanhall9864]

Sounded like Joanna on the pads !

[@derekjamison9737]

Thank you for posting that. Annoying!!

[@bstroker]

That’s Johanna for sure

[@dave93x]

Bruh that ain't Joanna that's a guy. That isn't Joanna's bark. Edit - around 6 minutes it's definitely Joanna, but they're nowhere near as loud as the guy in the first few minutes

[@caleebpinkett6450]

Wow!! Masvidal said “The UFC didn’t say that Colby said that.” And Dan confirmed that Mr. Shelby said exactly what Colby said that UFC said they were going to cut him if he didn’t make a change. So if Masvidal is lying about that ……. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@CB13212]

Also Jorge said they weren’t best friends Dan said they were 🤣

[@irvinflores9087]

@@CB13212 Jorge said he was like his little brother and they had plenty of good times

[@buzzz9887]

Ha of course you guys latch onto that. Let’s ignore Dan saying that Jorge is basically the team captain, took Colby under his wing, is loyal to his coaches, and will help any teammate out anytime. Yeah let’s forget ab all that.

[@adrizzle7179]

@@buzzz9887 he can do all those things but he’s still lying about Colby to make this drama seem more intense

[@brod6620]

Y’all ignore Colby lying about not paying his old coach and turned his back on everyone that helped him out. But the hands that fed him like the ungrateful rabid dog that he is.

[@JAHRONMON]

The audio for ESPN MMA is atrocious. Here the quality on the subjects is decent but the dude yelling in the background is just incredibly annoying.

[@richiegomez6366]

There in a gym. U want complete silence?

[@the1abstrakt]

@@richiegomez6366 no but it’s 2021, noise cancelling mics exist. They’re not mic’d up. This is basic audio

[@richiegomez6366]

@@the1abstrakt yea I see ur point

[@the1abstrakt]

@@richiegomez6366 it is a tiny thing completely agree but it adds so much quality to the production and with it being ESPN it’s so shocking because it literally is solved by a £20 mic you can even get ones which plug into iPhones now too. Weird thing to overlook cause the guy in the background is much louder than them at times

[@rymtotheprime11]

So we know Jorge was lying when he said Colby made up the story about him being cut

[@Shjorts]

OR he didn’t believe it. or maybe he didn’t know. after listening to Jorge talk, and now Dan, it really seems Jorge is good dude. either way, it’s hard to know anything for sure.

[@brod6620]

We know that Colby lied about not paying the coach like the snake that masvidal said he is as confirmed by Dan in this interview.

[@kenzopeypers738]

@@brod6620 I'm sure the truth lays somewhere in the middle. Each wants to make themselves look good here. All i know is that Colby more then likely will have the last laugh on march 6.

[@georgesed2447]

Nah you said that.

[@thomasostrowski4286]

I disagree I think Jorge just didn't believe it. Doesn't mean he's lying

[@nickcarlson2708]

This is the most revealing interview of an MMA gym owner I've seen. Great stuff ESPN and Marc.

[@andrewsolis2988]

"He's beating guys we want to promote" That's how you know the sport is corrupt

[@loljk9443]

Dam straight.

[@christianthames2302]

Shows how good Colby was too the entire time

[@RWJ127]

That doesn't necessarily equate to corruption. It's business first, sport second. Otherwise they'd be fighting for free

[@forgottenmma3694]

Not really

[@forgottenmma3694]

@@RWJ127 bingo

[@LGFree]

Gotta respect coach for backing up the claim of about to be cut. Can’t help but respect him

[@califilipino]

He didn't really though. He let Jorge force his hand into letting him back in lol.

[@cj6580]

@@califilipino he’s not talking about that He’s talking about Colby changing his persona after ufc said they were going to cut him

[@califilipino]

@@cj6580 Ah you're right

[@PB22559]

Dan Lambert is a class act.

[@AS-vq3wt]

He keeps exposing Jorge for the liar that he is

[@dr.loomis4221]

@LETHAL BURMESE DUDE What...what are you doing?

[@Mappy8899]

He seems sincere and like he is telling it really how it is/was …great interview

[@davidgelinas1295]

Give all the interviews to Marc and zero to Okomoto, what a refreshing difference

[@danielmma1875]

Agreed. Brett gives the most blandest interviews ever. I can’t even watch them anymore

[@lifeisstrange6358]

Lmao found two bots 😂😂😂

[@AndyTheGypsy]

Yea true

[@dave93x]

@@lifeisstrange6358 nothing bot like about exclaiming disdain for Cardboard Okamoto

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

It was absolutely genius of Covington to put on that character because it saved his job and got him a title shot very quickly and now has made him a bunch of money. Can’t hate on that

[@justrynahustle6064]

I hear you point and I see where you're coming from, But if you look into the situation abit closer you will find colby has been taken over from the guy he was "pretending" to be, I give him props made himself nothing from something, But its abit deeper than that, what's the use of being successful when you have no true friends to enjoy the success with? It's sort of like saying a serial killer who robs his victims and became rich of them, should somehow be respected because he came from nothing to something? Like I began statement I hear exactly what you're saying and I love to hear a success story too, but in my eyes he could stop right now and people will still watch, but he chooses to keep being a toxic Troll and unfortunately makes it hard for me to every truly respect him (not that he cares for my respect lol) but others feel the same

[@Frenchy78ify]

and not paying his coaches that helped him get his interim title too rigth ?

[@oneyedthing]

@@Frenchy78ify We dont exactly know that. Not paying his coaches can result to lawsuits which his coach here dont really say here. But we do know, Jorge ex-wife hang out with Colby. That says a lot I guess the winner of the fight will hold the stage for his truth.

[@choobakasmooth9465]

It wasnt genius it was just necessary

[@Lolife86]

@@justrynahustle6064 LOL YOu think what ? COlby's do not have friends ? LOL You know nothing about Colby' life. You see him for 3 press ocnferences and 3 weeks during the year , and when he wants to put something on his social media , and filter what he wants you to see. You know nothing about him , this man is legit shy & do not talk about his private life. YOu only knows his character personna , nothing about him really.

[@ajperko9490]

It's so weird, because I see Colby Covington about once per month... and he is absolutely nothing like his TV persona. He is quiet, polite, not a jackass..... I get the story, but he is like a Pro Wrestling character gone too far

[@delmarreyna]

Hard to believe. His persona is really gross tbh. Even if it’s all an act, what kind of douche thinks it’s ok for “entertainment.” Nah

[@tonypastor705]

Delmar, ☝️ I agree. He called 🇧🇷 Brazilians ‘Filthy Animals’! He’s no good.

[@enhancedemon]

@@delmarreyna i mean he rlly was abt to get cut after the next fight so he had to say some outlandish things

[@IllidanSturmgrimmDeusVult]

@@delmarreyna believe me, you would do far more things for this amount of money he makes.

[@ghubbz36]

@@tonypastor705 Brazilian fans are filthy animals chanting, "You're going to die."

[@bensutherland6871]

Colby made Dan famous to i never heard his name until Colby talked so positive about him all the time

[@billyjack95]

Lol People who follow the sport have known about Dan for years now.

[@Ozzyozzysheesh]

Goes to show that you’re a casual and don’t know enough to respect the best coaches in the game lmao

[@icanmanifest]

Correct me if I'm wrong but This dude has to be the world champion of saying "correct me if I'm wrong."

[@tflay3528]

Correct me bro if I’m wrong but your correct

[@THCangel210]

@@tflay3528 correct me if i’m wrong but both of you are right

[@CafeCreativeYT]

Correcte if I'm wrong but in fact both your replies are correct

[@kennyyuen1600]

@@tflay3528 you're, had to correct you

[@tflay3528]

@@kennyyuen1600 correction: you can also say you are you dusty yute

[@northtrue145]

I have so much respect for Dan. He could switched. He gave a neutral opinion.. We need more Lamberts in mma

[@mesa620]

So Dan Lambert confirmed Colby’s claim that the UFC was going to cut him when Masvidal just did interview insidiouating Colby made that up

[@kenzopeypers738]

Dan loves both so i'm believing him on this 1. I think Colby is probably not making this 1 up.

[@StillBrokeOff]

jorge is a liar

[@mesa620]

@@kenzopeypers738 agreed.

[@kenzopeypers738]

@@mesa620 If this stays true then how can people still blame Colby? I mean i get being annoyed by it but it was a must for him. It was this or losing his job and all hard work for nothing.

[@Copemaxx]

@@kenzopeypers738 if he didn't switch it up and turn it to 11 then he'd probably be loading off boxes from the truck at local walmart, that's the reality of life

[@lildahmer1011]

What a great interview! Incredible seemingly unbiased opinion of how everything went down. Also great prediction and analysis of the fight. Super excited to see this fight on Saturday

[@harshranjan2311]

Man these interviews are so good .....its hyping me up. Can't wait for march 5th when street judas gets buried

[@robertg305]

Amazing he was still very respectful towards Colby. Never knew Jorge got kicked out too

[@jbvap]

Colby and him are still cool, that’s why.

[@smilesgoodsense468]

This dude is awesome. Would have loved to have a coach like him in life

[@DOGMEDIA99]

Go to att man never too late

[@TeslaTerminater]

If you rewind the clock 4 years ago.. All Lambert did was say this guys the future. He asked Colby to join the gym to teach everyone how to wrestle including MASVIDAL. Who couldn't wrestle at all till Colby taught him. Colby would wrestle with Masvidal for 8 hours straight sometimes literally. They trained harder together probably more then anyone in the league. I watched all the videos together Masvidal n the whole gym owe Colby.

[@FartBrain9876]

you dont need att bro, there are plenty of coaches that are as good, if not better!

[@bengongillbonny7377]

He's more of an investor/producer/owner

[@KD400_]

Bisping said find a good gym when he was asked about someone joining mma

[@stephenmarchand1579]

Man I watched every minute of this. Can’t wait for this fight . great interview

[@KV____]

Im waiting for that Colby and jorge Stephen a smith interview 😂😂😂😂

[@lacosa24x]

Doesn’t that come out today

[@tb303wpf1]

Dan is such a classy guy. He handled that situation about as good as anyone could have. Super top guy and I hope he attains all the success in the world.

[@johnnysanchez4996]

💄

[@bassstrangla9264]

Thanks Marc Raimondi for this terrific interview! I seen the thumbnail and clicked it instantly with excitement 😌

[@REDANDSILVER741]

You would think the coach would be like, I’m doing an interview, take a break until I’m done.

[@akabbossking3414]

He’s not a coach

[@AJScraps]

I can’t watch the interview so f’ing agitating

[@Eagles2020]

@@akabbossking3414 he’s the owner

[@kurtlauer2005]

They pay to train at specific times. They should have done the interview out of the gym.

[@steez5769]

Seemed like an odd choice to do the interview in the middle of fighters training sessions. All the noise in the background. Like they couldn’t have just done the interview elsewhere or after hours? Smh

[@youtubelearning2990]

Dan is a highly intelligent man from what I can see. No wonder he’s so successful.

[@MoralesAlex805]

Basically the ufc doesn’t resign fighters if they have no personality or hype behind them. Also these guys definitely took over the world. They are in the biggest stage of the fight game and main eventing it.

[@wmp0074]

Why they keep Woodley for so long then?

[@CB13212]

@@wmp0074 do you understand English ?

[@wmp0074]

​@@CB13212 Yes, do you?

[@ImJusWatching]

I don't think that's fair at all on the UFC's part, but oh well... that's business

[@davidcraig7771]

@@wmp0074 he was the champ for a time..

[@BoeyChar]

Gosh he is so well spoken. Such a great interview!

[@toryiananderson4518]

I respext Dan for being the big homie and trying to be a mediator in the situation because he realizes some things are beyond our control 💯💪🏾

[@johnnysanchez4996]

Respext ?

[@huntersutton1485]

So Masvidal said he was paying for Colby's rent while he was living with him but Dan said the offer included housing for years?

[@joecool1618]

I believe Jorge stated in his interview that they didn’t have anywhere for Colby to stay

[@huntersutton1485]

@@joecool1618 I think you're right but I'd imagine Dan would atleast compensate Colby for rent somehow but who knows

[@DH702..]

@@huntersutton1485 I seen a video where he claimed he charged him 300 a month to sleep on the couch

[@Zachboulden]

Dan lambert is such an underrated interview

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Lambert feeling like Nick Nolte's character from Warriors when two brothers had to fight each other at the end. May the most best friend win :+)

[@thenotorious1449]

This was a great interview. Loved every bit of it!

[@diegocosta9926]

Thats what your mom said

[@thenotorious1449]

@@diegocosta9926 My mom is your mom

[@markitosesteves5893]

Whole time we find out, The main reason Colby went heel because of Dan 😂😂😂😂😂

[@abigailvockroth9707]

We...or smart people knew this awhile ago

[@oleg3913]

This is the problem with the UFC and many fans. It’s not about who’s winning the most, it’s about who promotes the best. Very unfortunate for the quiet guys who put in the work regardless of their “boring” style even though it’s MMA and not kickboxing.

[@Tarik-if9zc]

​@@oleg3913 welcome to the real world, this is not a ufc problem

[@zenithskull]

That’s what I find odd, Dan made colby this persona and told him what to say after the Brazil fight. But then doesn’t like Colby because Colby turned it up a notch.

[@markitosesteves5893]

@@abigailvockroth9707 inside joke, only we smart people get Abigail, turf your comments out of here, little patsy boy.

[@thewalruswasjason101]

Never thought an interview would make me actually feel sorry for Colby Covington. He was a hard worker and was winning and still got threatened with his livelihood?!?! I support him 100%

[@harveygibson5844]

I empathise but not sure how you can support anyone who pretends to be racist or sexist on any level

[@kingdom1682]

@@harveygibson5844 money talks

[@sonshoshita3613]

@@harveygibson5844 how is he racist?....

[@FreeTurtleboy]

@@sonshoshita3613 empathize.....? empathy. Black racist... Brown.... racist.... White racist.... Asian racist. Or a basic racist. Freakn words thrown around now like a...... Projecting lately..?

[@Nodiddy123]

@@FreeTurtleboy let me guess u still crying about colby destroying masvidog

[@jamienewton6587]

Really good to listen to this coach on his perspective on this conflict. Very level headed and loyal to his Gym.

[@dylandedam7364]

Dan's awesome. Even in his stint with AEW, Dan's really good/fun on the mic.

[@toxteth]

Can't wait to see the build up and watch this fight 🔥🔥

[@RobertoTheGreat]

Patiently waiting for the press conference 😁

[@palestineadesanya8258]

0161 manny on the map

[@sanatsrivastava2814]

Weird how Masvidal was denying the whole "UFC was going to cut me so I had to take this persona" thing by Colby but Dan is saying that it is true. Masvidal sounds very fishy.

[@dextermorgan6689]

That’s why he’s street Judas

[@Frenchy78ify]

yeah but colby not paying masvidals coaches up to 12k is nothing right ? Fckin retards

[@Trevor.miller]

I’m fulfilling a long time dream to see a fight in Vegas.. I’m very excited this is the one!

[@bboystone86]

Nice. Enjoy... im a little jealous for sure

[@dadoturbic3582]

Same here :) I think you chose an incredible card.. Enjoy it man

[@seanmurray1468]

Same man have fun!!

[@Crispy44652]

The honesty from Dan is so rare these days. Great interview.

[@aquib91]

Rare to get honesty from Dan or rare to get honesty in an interview in general?

[@rubenrodriguez5020]

@@aquib91 Honest people is hard to get now days.

[@Wolverine33378]

This is the interview we needed to hear the truth

[@kimfaber117]

Love Marc's interviews. Great journalist.

[@BERTRAND85O]

Dude in the background needs to relax 😂

[@loljk9443]

He’s pooping.

[@p-mac5969]

Espn morons didnt think it through.

[@lilT-Ride]

It’s Poirier

[@JJReviews]

Colby looked up to Dan. And Dan loves pro wrestling and told Colby to step it up or get cut. I think Colby stepped it up to what he thought Dan would like. And then Dan was like whoa you went to far. And alot of those ATT members that Colby beefed with talked trash publicly about his gimmick, he trashed them back and then it all came down on Colby again.

[@dionysis84]

Pretty much. Its that simple. What I dont get is that they all knew it was a persona and still got all in their feelings about it. Lol.

[@Alex-tw8nb]

@@dionysis84 certain lines you dont cross

[@whytrap4901]

@@dionysis84 like are yall slow. so you would train and be cool with someone who talks about your kids, women, etc all for the sake of a gimmick? how spinless are yall? listen you are who you pretend to be.

[@jayc140]

@@whytrap4901 sounds like he only started bringing their families into it after they fired at him publicly now he’s making money taking them out

[@Ray-bn1ry]

Thank you Dan Lambert for this interview especially since it seems like you dont like drama, it's great insight for mma and the fans

[@justinkimpland7200]

He’s a massive wwe fan I’m sure he loves drama

[@michaelcipriano5803]

Great interview & insight on the situation with Jorge & Colby. Dan Lambert is a smart guy much respect on his view of everything.Can’t wait for the press conference & the fight !!!

[@jesusislord7021]

Thts kinda messed up that they would cut a guy on the rise with a 7 to 1 record🤔

[@5luelight726]

@@samkersten9539 they're talking about the ufc trying to cut colby

[@mustnotsleepmustwarnothers6463]

For real, khabib's fights are boring too and there was never talk of cutting him.

[@kimjong699]

@@mustnotsleepmustwarnothers6463 that because khabib brings in views from Russia

[@brendenwarren1808]

@@kimjong699 thank you

[@mustnotsleepmustwarnothers6463]

@@kimjong699 true, didn't think about that.

[@11bravo1789]

Marc Raimondi: “Hey Dan A good spot for the interview is right here next to the dude yelling non stop right?” Dan: “you bet!”

[@kevinrodriguez9659]

Low key this interview makes Jorge Masvidal look like a liar. There’s various points where Dan unintentionally fact checked colby and Colby’s story checks out more than Jorge’s. Jorge said he wasn’t really around colby as much as people think and Dan said they were always together. Jorge said that Colby was always a shitty person but then the coach just said that he was always a shy, soft spoken person. Just a bunch of stuff that aren’t checking out. Then Jorge said he never payed him rent for staying on his couch but failed to mention that it was his baby mamas home and she was paying the rent lol just a lot of stuff not checking out on his end. Also Jorge said that Dana never told his coach that they were gonna cut him that it was just something Colby said but Dan just said that it was completely true and that he told Colby that same night lol

[@sammysam3905]

Jorge is probally hurting that his friendship is fractured, its really sad tbh

[@DamianRobb]

Dan’s a solid dude

[@LGFree]

I need a Colby interview now. I need the gold one liners

[@theclos16]

To be fair his one liners are usually pretty corny, but he does deliver some golden ones here and there.

[@IsaacPerreault]

Maybe don't do the interview with people striking and making noise in the background next time.

[@IsaacPerreault]

@@jorgebush7519 Lol I like the atmosphere too but I don't need to hear hitting pads while trying to hear what they are saying.

[@darthcaul9447]

It was cool for the first 60 seconds and then incredibly annoying after that.

[@TheGameTesters99]

@@jorgebush7519 wow you're so special for going to practice once a week at your local mma gym

[@ObserversNews]

Weird you couldn’t just tune it out and listen to the interview lol tf

[@PowersBenzoCoaching]

So essentially he was instrumental in Colby’s new persona, then asks him and Jorge to leave. Colby is respectful, Jorge is dirty and disrespectful and basically needles his way back. And in the end he cuts ties with Colby and takes Jorge’s side. No wonder Colby doesn’t like these guys.

[@ThaTruth223]

lmfao you colby fans

[@z2918]

@@ThaTruth223 Great American Winning Machine 🦅 🇺🇸

[@jerrypapadatos1210]

Dan might have been instrumental in Colby’s new persona , but not to bring that persona to his gym and to his teammates

[@MrNukenin16]

@@jerrypapadatos1210 So it's ok for Colby to talk about people's nation and religion, as long as it doesn't affect anyone in his gym. Good morals Mr Lambert.

[@kurtlauer2005]

@@jerrypapadatos1210 Lol, maybe he didn’t expect his his other fighters to be such emotional wussies.

[@michaelsmyth5877]

Great interview Marc, Dan just says it how it is, gotta love it

[@stefanopalatto]

The guy in the back hitting the punching bag 😂 “ YIAH YIA ! “ Great interview 🤘🏼

[@xWonders_worldx]

The interview was ruined by the audio quality.. smh

[@tristhekid]

Marc killing it with these interviews, great job.

[@irishscience580]

mcgregor hitting the heavy bag in the background lol

[@User-wc1hg]

Not he's not, he's literally just asking questions, takes no skill, if anything Brett is 1000 times better at making it seem like an actual conversation

[@lifeisstrange6358]

Brett would've done so much better, this dude honestly sounds biased for Jorge. Prob takes offense to being called a nerd and virgin lmao

[@M.L.7]

This guy is atrocious! “Correct me if I’m wrong….” 😆

[@johnnysanchez4996]

💄

[@barryboyden5699]

First time I have heard Lambert speak. He comes across very well, very articulate, has all the right answers. Respect

[@johnoswaldpalines]

watch AEW hes really good on the mic

[@rymtotheprime11]

19:46 shows you what kind of person Colby is vs Jorge

[@AB15151]

Yeah, Masvidal a real one. 💯. He's the type homie you want cause he's with you

[@CB13212]

@@AB15151 if he cheats on his baby momma best believe he’ll snake you too open your eyes and don’t be so gullible

[@AB15151]

@@CB13212 how do you know he cheated on his baby mama. It's all hear say. You don't know the full story.

[@guts2865]

@@AB15151 he was under the bed

[@jessejames2546]

Marc would be the king of the 100 lb division

[@PB22559]

wow you're funny

[@bunwow]

Not in the men's division.

[@jessejames2546]

@@PB22559 calm down

[@kryhmeworld1843]

Masvidal was really the one to start all this. Before Colby said anything Masvidal was in an interview saying Colby can get it

[@Jack-goff]

I respect this guy he does it for the love of the sport. No one is bigger than the sport or gym. This guy has a backbone.

[@techfall1142]

Good interview. Got alot of questions answered truthfully. Lambert seems like someone who wouldn't lie and even tho Mazzy is still a big part of his gym, he gave what sounded like a very thoughtful and unbiased interview.

[@keeganpoteet]

This fight is going to be absolutely amazing

[@AliFrankTheTank]

19:48 Colby and Jorge reactions to getting kicked off is telling. Glad Jorge got his way back in through Dan kids 😂🔥😭

[@4LP3E]

Colby is his own man, it was clear half the gym turned on colby

[@kvng.t8655]

@@4LP3E well colby deserved it

[@4LP3E]

@@kvng.t8655 no he did not they are jealous bitter snowflakes

[@kevindimauro3937]

@@4LP3Elol so if you’re not ok with someone trashing you on social media and then having to train with them, you’re a snowflake? I doubt you’ve ever trained in your life.

[@tonypastor705]

Found Conscious, you don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@papichulo284]

Marc is so good. He asks great questions

[@Chris-wx3kp]

Great interview on both parts.

[@GHOST_-bn3ht]

Is that Andy"I'm a warrior"Wang in the background the GOAT never takes a day off

[@sometimesiwannapurge708]

Let him Wang bro!!!

[@alman2923]

Lmaooo still training hard to this day

[@thedabbingpug]

@@alman2923 Wilder: To this day!!!!

[@lukeedison1632]

19:45 dang… Colby was telling the truth the whole time about how they were BOTH kicked off the team and Jorge begged to come back. Everyone thinks Colby is the liar, but it seems two sided and like if anything, Jorge spins more BS than Colby does.

[@qqfeichew]

Loved the interview. Neutral stance from Dan

[@brentwaits954]

this was good, so many questions just got answered for me.

[@Jon3sy1990]

Lamberts a real professional!

[@zingbro6877]

Dan Love Colby and the reporter tries to slam Colby but Dan always keep real with Colby 💯

[@Superstar-hj9pp]

One of the best interviews i’ve seen. Brilliant!

[@cjnorfla7632]

What a class act Lambert is. Much respect.

[@Exhibit_C_me]

Dan is very entertaining on AEW. The fact he is legit trainer of top UFC fighters as well as professional wrestlers in AEW is awesome.

[@purestformofpeace]

Talented man

[@maxpain8569]

He's not a trainer. He's the founder & owner of American Top Team. He's the boss.

[@jeromeinthehousesowatchyam4237]

He isn’t a trainer of of pro wrestlers at all, what are you talking about?

[@humzachudhary2056]

He isn't a trainer. More like a promoter and manager.

[@sia.b6184]

He told the story with class ... But it was more aligned with the story masvidal told ... Think Covington could be the instigator whether he initially meant for it or not

[@Topazdude1]

Was jamming when one of the fighters started playing Music Sounds Better With You in the background

[@tumimbasa1705]

I love the thumbnail lol made it look like Dan Lambert was about to tell only heartfelt stories

[@AliFrankTheTank]

Dan actually don’t even choose a side just tells what happened lol.

[@louiiliffe706]

Take this into account, if dan were to go on air bashing someone for whatever reason who used to be a member of his gym, isn't a good representation of the place as though if you fall out they air your dirty laundry, that's not what he's trying to do remember that

[@toakasi6425]

Yes as a coach or one of the main coaches you need to be fair and neutral as you are responsible for maintaining the gym it's law n order really the coaches know that certain things are out of their control its not a good look to have to many fighters switching up either funny enough Nunes left also UFC really are harsh on the fighters

[@joseguadarrama8181]

Dude great questions and great answers

[@starfish69420]

Before i clicked this I already knew it was gonna be a great interview an Dan was gonna be the man....an the guy doing the interview did an awesome job

[@baby4x]

Man. I’m starting to believe Colby is right bc of this interview

[@blackslav1497]

I love this impartial, unbiased media... Just the way Colby would have wanted it.

[@s3ct0rxf0ur9]

such a good interview

[@michaelbarreras2083]

Much love from Albuquerque New Mexico!