American Top Team owner Dan Lambert tried to purchase the UFC - twice. But he feels like it not happening ended up working out better for everyone.
Dan Lambert owns one of the most successful gyms out there, American Top Team. The gym was recently featured on The Ultimate Fighter and everything. What some people don't know is that Lambert actually tried to buy the UFC. He even put a deposit down in 2001. But when the Fertittas stepped in with a better offer, the old owners took that - and kept Lambert's deposit. Needless to say, he wasn't happy about that.