At “The Roast of Tom Brady,” Dana White, the UFC boss, found himself in the crossfire of jokes alongside the legendary NFL quarterback. Despite the focus being on Brady, White wasn’t spared from jests.
Veteran roaster Jeff Ross likened White to Michael Vick, drawing parallels between the UFC president and the former NFL star who faced legal troubles related to dogfighting. Ross’s quip about White bringing the “cast of Queer Eye” to the event added to the comedic banter.
Comedian Andrew Schulz took aim at White, referencing criticisms of fighter pay, drawing a parallel between White’s presence and Brady’s divorce from Gisele Bündchen, hinting at financial negotiations.
Prior to the event, White sought help from fans to prepare material, although it’s uncertain if he utilized any suggestions. When White took the mic, he fired back at Netflix, Brady, Brady’s trainer, Alex Guerrero, and Ross himself.
In his brief stint at the mic, White expressed frustration at only having 60 seconds, joking about his name not being “trans enough” for liberal audiences. He teased Brady about his Bostonian persona despite being from San Francisco and playfully jabbed at Brady’s passing statistics, humorously insinuating a double entendre about Brady’s personal life.
White also praised UFC fighters Sean O’Malley and Max Holloway, facetiously suggesting Brady’s potential as a fighter due to his “ground-and-pound” coffee dates with Guerrero.
White rounded off his roasting with a playful jab at Ross’s supposed misunderstanding of UFC, humorously reinterpreting it as “Unlimited Fried Chicken.” Throughout the event, White engaged in spirited banter, showcasing his ability to take and deliver jokes alongside seasoned comedians and celebrities.
