UFC boss Dana White was among the celebrities roasted at Netflix’s comedy special “The Roast of Tom Brady”, where he was compared to former NFL star Michael Vick and criticized over fighter pay.
Dana White sure knows how to take a joke. The UFC bigwig was among the glitterati at Netflix’s “The Roast of Tom Brady” on Sunday. This comedy special was all about the iconic NFL quarterback, Tom Brady. The three-hour show was packed with zingers from Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, Peyton Manning, and even Bill Belichick.
But hey, Dana wasn’t spared either. His presence made him an easy target. Jeff Ross, the veteran celebrity roaster, probably had the best jab. He likened Dana to Michael Vick, the ex-NFL star who went to jail in 2007 for dog-fighting.
“Hey Dana,” Ross began. “Look at you, a legend in the room. But whoa, who are these guys you brought along? The entire cast of Queer Eye? Are they neutered or what? The sign said, ‘No Pets,’ Dana.” He continued, “I love you, Dana. You’re like Michael Vick, but with human beings.”
The “pets” Ross referred to were UFC fighters Sean O’Malley and Max Holloway. The roast wasn’t just about Brady and his crew, though. Andrew Schulz, the comedian, took a swing at Dana over fighter pay issues. He even made a cheeky reference to Brady’s divorce from supermodel Gisele Bündchen.
“Dana’s here so he can learn how to screw a Brazilian out of half their purse,” Schulz quipped. Before the event, Dana had asked his fans on social media for some roast material. It’s still a mystery if he used any of their suggestions.
When Dana got his turn at the mic, he didn’t hold back. He took aim at Netflix, Brady, Brady’s trainer Alex Guerrero, and even Ross. Check out the clip and Dana’s jokes below.
“Really pisses me off, I flew all the way out here and you guys give me 60 seconds. My name is Dana, is that not trans enough for you liberal jerks?” Dana started. “Tom, you played for the Patriots so long I started thinking you were from Boston. Then I saw you run and I was like, ‘No, he’s definitely from San Francisco.'”
“You led the league for 20 years in passing… as a straight guy,” he continued. “I got two of the baddest dudes in the world here right now, ‘Suga’ Sean O’Malley and Max Holloway. Tom, you would have been a great fighter. You’re already the master of the ground-and-pound. That’s what you call coffee dates with your boyfriend Alex Guerrero.”
“You probably don’t know this, but Jeff Ross was very interested in the UFC. He thought it meant ‘Unlimited Fried Chicken.’ I love you, Tom,” Dana ended.