Dana White, the UFC president, sent fans into a frenzy, as he made a shocking revelation about a historic deal he made between the NFL legends Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.
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On the latest UFC 278 with Gronks show, the UFC supremo admitted that almost talked Tom Brady and Ron Gronkowski to play for the Las Vegas Raiders. However, the deal never came to fruition as the former NFL coach Jon Gruden messed it up, according to White.
“I worked to put that deal together for Brady and Gronk to come to the Raiders. And it was almost a done deal. And at the last minute, Gruden blew the deal up and said that he didn’t want it and all hell broke loose, man. It was crazy and Brady was already looking at houses…” White said.
White’s statements, however, shocked many fans. Some agreed with the UFC supremo. Meanwhile, many fans took a dig at the UFC head honcho for the same. Here are some of the reactions from the fans.
Dana was drunk, he doesn't know. Pay the fighters by the way DW
— Riley Osborne-Hudson (@DJ2LastNames) August 21, 2022
Didn’t know Dana added NFL Exec to his resume
— Andrew (@TheGoatReturns) August 21, 2022
If that's true, I'm glad. I want to part of either one of them
— James Richardson (@JMR0979) August 21, 2022
Dana was coked up and imagined that whole scenario
— Dan (@DoubleG183) August 21, 2022
I believe this. Brady was looking at houses in Vegas
— 💵Winning Sports Picks💸 (@GetTheseWinners) August 21, 2022
Dana White: I'm trying to get Kyrie to the Lakers
— LIV is for has beens (@Georgiapapi) August 21, 2022
That made me laugh out loud! Nice one🤣
— Noctacular (Chris) (@NocWolfpack) August 21, 2022
What kind of power does Dana has to do this besides UFC being based in Las Vegas?
— Angel Valentin (@ReverseDVD) August 21, 2022
Holy shit, Dana just broke the news that Jon Gruden didn’t want to bring Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski to Las Vegas and blew up a done deal that would have actually landed them in Vegas. Talk about one of the worst missed opportunities in NFL history. Fucking Chucky….#UFC278
— Jay Henry ™ (@jayhenry79) August 21, 2022
Dana White coveted Tom Brady to join the Raiders.
UFC president White is passionate about MMA, but he also enjoys watching other sports, particularly American Football. The President of the UFC has previously acknowledged that he admires Tom Brady, a legend in the NFL.
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GLENDALE, AZ – JUNE 12: Dana White meets with the press following UFC 263 on June 12, 2021, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, AZ. (Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Brady has even made prior investments in the UFC and has attended major UFC events. As a result, the two are even friendly with one another. Thus, White pushed Brady to join Las Vegas Raiders, as he lives in the city.
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However, that never happened due to unknown reasons. Meanwhile, the NFL great, despite his previous retirement statements, will continue this season as quarterback for Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
What is your reaction to White pushing Tom Brady to join LVR? What is your reaction to the shocking revelation made by White about the historic deal? Let us know in the comments section below.
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