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Amanda Nunes Talks American Top Team Departure, Forming Her Own Gym

Amanda NunesAfter 14 years with the Florida-based American Top Team, Amanda Nunes is leaving and has revealed the catalyst behind this big decision.

Amanda Nunes

After almost a decade with the Florida-based American Top Team gym, Amanda Nunes is leaving and has revealed the catalyst behind this big decision.

The greatness of “The Lioness” was put to the test in December of 2021 at UFC 269 when she suffered her first loss since 2014. A dominant first round over Julianna Pena gave way to what was madness in the second round and Pena would find the back and snap Nunes’ 12 fight winning streak with a rear-naked choke. This was what many believed to be the driving force behind her departure from ATT but recently she’s spoken out to the main cause.

Amanda Nunes Explains

Speaking with ESPN “The Lioness” talked about a desire to re-focus and have a more “private space” and the ability to have more of a say in the decision-making process of what she does.

“…After all this done, I wanna be a coach. So, when I said I wanna open a gym, I didn’t say I’m gonna open a public gym. I wanna open a private space… I wanna do some things the way I wanna do. So, it’s gonna be something that I wanna do.”

Nunes also mentioned a private coach but didn’t go into detail besides mentioning she wanted to do better in her rematch with Pena. Nonetheless, it seems like the former champ is looking for a change, and maybe more of a one-on-one feel as ATT is known to have big classes filled with professional MMA superstars.

Recently it was made official that “The Lioness” and Pena were being made coaches for the 30th season of The Ultimate Fighter. So, Nunes will get her rematch while Pena will look to prove her upset over “The GOAT” of Women’s MMA was no fluke.

TUF 30 will begin filming in February with episodes debuting in May on ESPN+. The most notable of the contestants is Kamaru Usman‘s brother Muhammad Usman.

What do you make of this Amanda Nunes news? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

Dan Lambert, American Top Team Fighters Crash AEW Event

Dan LambertDan Lambert was joined by Junior dos Santos, Andrei Arlovski and Jorge Masvidal as ATT made an appearance at AEW All Out over the weekend. Lambert is the owner and founder of American Top Team, and also happens to be a huge professional wrestling fan. He has made a number of appearances at All Elite […]

Dan Lambert

Dan Lambert was joined by Junior dos Santos, Andrei Arlovski and Jorge Masvidal as ATT made an appearance at AEW All Out over the weekend.

Lambert is the owner and founder of American Top Team, and also happens to be a huge professional wrestling fan. He has made a number of appearances at All Elite Wrestling events since it’s formation, showing some impressive skills on the mic. His latest appearance took place this Sunday, at the company’s biggest pay-per-view event of the year.

Accompanied by his fighters and AEW stars Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky, Lambert cut a promo hyping up the mixed martial artists and wrestlers, perhaps teasing a nearby collaboration.

.@AmericanTopTeam’s #DanLambert is here in a skybox with @junior_cigano, @GamebredFighter, @andreiarlovski & #MenOfTheYear @ScorpioSky & @OfficialEGO and they are putting all of #AEW on notice.

While none of the ATT standouts Lambert has brought with him to AEW events have actually competed in the ring, it’s certainly helped them gain exposure and could potentially set them up for a new career once their MMA days are over. Arlovski and dos Santos both drew cheers, while Masvidal garnered the biggest reaction.

While all three men are still active in their MMA careers, they appeared to enjoy taking part in the event and could possibly make the transition later on. Appearing alongside Lambert certainly seemed to put their foot in the door.

All Out was a massive success for the fast-rising wrestling promotion. On top of a series of highly anticipated wrestling matches, it also saw the debut of a number of high-profile signings, including former WWE stars Ruby Soho (fka Ruby Riot), Bryan Danielson (fka Daniel Bryan), and Adam Cole.

AEW has continuously grown out their roster, and appear more than happy to take on some newcomers who can come in with same name value already behind them.

What did you think of Dan Lambert’s promo? Will we see any MMA fighters make the switch to pro wrestling?

Dan Lambert No Longer Co-Managing Colby Covington Since ATT Departure

CovingtonAmerican Top Team (ATT) owner Dan Lambert is no longer co-managing Colby Covington. Covington and Lambert are extremely close with the latter not only serving as his gym owner, but also managing him over the years. Things even remained amicable when Covington decided he needed a change in management and decided to go with Ballengee […]

Covington

American Top Team (ATT) owner Dan Lambert is no longer co-managing Colby Covington.

Covington and Lambert are extremely close with the latter not only serving as his gym owner, but also managing him over the years. Things even remained amicable when Covington decided he needed a change in management and decided to go with Ballengee Group.

It was revealed that Lambert would still be co-managing him at the time. However, that is no longer the case anymore, especially after Covington’s recent departure from ATT.

“I have not talked to Colby for probably a couple of months,” Lambert told BJPenn.com after revealing he no longer managed him. “Once he made the announcement that he was going to leave [ATT], I haven’t spoken to him.

“But, I know I will, I have no ill-will towards Colby. I think he made the right decision for him and his career doing his own thing. Colby did his own thing when he was here anyway.”

Trash Talk Rule Still In Effect Since Covington Departure

Covington had been a longtime member of ATT, but things turned hostile when he started trash talking fellow teammates such as Jorge Masvidal, Dustin Poirier and Joanna Jedrzejczyk.

It reached a point where Covington had to be worried about getting into fights at the gym while Lambert later had to implement a zero tolerance policy on trash talking between ATT teammates.

The rule is still in effect since Covington’s departure, but is now unlikely to be broken according to Lambert.

“I guess it is still a rule but it is a rule you don’t need without Colby being there,” Lambert added. “We have had a lot of people fight each other without an issue. But, it became an issue because Colby is a polarizing figure and he has a unique personality and a unique marketing approach.

“It made life a little difficult. I think it worked for Colby as he made more money and got farther in his career, but I don’t know if he needed that character inside our gym. Personally, he should’ve stuck on sh*tting on Brazil and supporting Donald Trump.”

It’s hard to say if sticking to the Brazil insults would have changed things — especially given how many Brazilians at ATT were not pleased with Covington’s antics.

Regardless, what do you think of Lambert no longer co-managing Covington?

Mike Brown Unable To Corner Jorge Masvidal At UFC 251 Due To Positive COVID-19 Test

American Top Team head coach Mike Brown will not be in the corner of Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251. Masvidal is set to challenge UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, on July 11. The action will be held on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. “Gamebred”…

American Top Team head coach Mike Brown will not be in the corner of Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251. Masvidal is set to challenge UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, on July 11. The action will be held on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. “Gamebred” is stepping in on short notice after Gilbert Burns tested positive […]

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Colby Covington Says Complaints From Teammates Led To ATT Departure

Colby Covington is speaking out on his departure from American Top Team. Covington has always expressed his loyalty to ATT head honcho Dan Lambert but things just became too hostile in the Coconut Creek gym. Since going full tilt with his MAGA persona,…

Colby Covington is speaking out on his departure from American Top Team. Covington has always expressed his loyalty to ATT head honcho Dan Lambert but things just became too hostile in the Coconut Creek gym. Since going full tilt with his MAGA persona, Covington has drawn the ire of many, including his former teammates. “Chaos” […]

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Colby Covington Blasts Jorge Masvidal & Dustin Poirier Following ATT Departure

Colby Covington wasn’t about to hold his tongue after exiting American Top Team. Covington has revealed his departure from ATT. He claims that he’s in the business of Colby Covington and no one else. Gilbert Burns told TSN’s Aaron Bro…

Colby Covington wasn’t about to hold his tongue after exiting American Top Team. Covington has revealed his departure from ATT. He claims that he’s in the business of Colby Covington and no one else. Gilbert Burns told TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter that “Chaos” has been training at MMA Masters in South Florida for the past month. […]

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