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NFL Legend Tom Brady Got Slammed for Rooting for Jon Jones Amidst Controversial UFC Icon’s HW Title Win

Published 03/05/2023, 5:00 AM EST

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Tom Brady is the undisputed GOAT of the NFL for many fans and pundits. The legend won 7 Super Bowl titles in his 23-season career. Fans always remember the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB for his excellence on the field. For someone who is always on the good books of people, it is rare to see Brady being criticized by fans. But recently the GOAT was slammed for rooting for the UFC’s latest Heavy Weight title winner.

In a clip posted on Instagram, Tom Brady expressed his support for Jon Jones ahead of his HW title fight. Fans were quick to bash Brady for extending his support for Jones.

Fans slammed Tom Brady for supporting Jon Jones

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In a reel posted by UFC on Instagram, Tom Brady sent a message to Jon Jones ahead of his UFC Heavy Weight title fight against Ciryl Gane. In the #UFC285 fight night, Jones made Ciryl Gane submit with a guillotine choke to claim the heavyweight title. Before the fight, Brady took to social media to say that Jones has this fight in the bag against Gane. 

 

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Fans did not receive this well, as many of them came out to criticize Brady’s support for Jon Jones.

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One user wrote, “The goat of beating women and ripping snow”

Another user commented, “Just google ‘Jon Jones domestic’ for some light heavyweight reading”

User mindset_trad3r wrote, “You had zero personality for 20 years in the nfl don’t pretend like you have one now”

This user said, “Not Mr. NFT Scam Brady giving praise your opinion was enough before.”

Another user commented, “From one cheat to another”

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While the support shown by Tom Brady for Jones is out of complete respect, some fans thought that Dana White had paid money to Brady for the video and comments. Moerover, people did not welcome Brady’s surprise appearance at the UFC 285 with open arms.

Tom Brady’s post-retirement life

After retiring from professional football for the second time, Brady is moving on with his life. His split from his ex-wife Bundchen was another mental hurdle that he would like to heal from soon. Brady has been scouting for post-football career options in his life.

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Before he begins his career as an NFL analyst for FOX from next season, the GOAT has time in his hands. It will be interesting to see how Brady uses this time.

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Priyam Hazarika is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. Priyam's favorite athlete has always been the legendary football star Tom Brady, whom he immensely appreciates for his sense of dedication and passion for the sport. His favorite words of wisdom are from one of the greatest coaches of all time, Vince Lombardi.
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