Mark Davis knew Dana White was working a deal with Tom Brady

On Saturday night, UFC president Dana White acknowledged that he helped the Raiders sign tight end Rob Gronkowski and quarterback Tom Brady to a contract.

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That’s basically what I remember. I have no idea. Dana has the stories.

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I love Dana. He is a great, great promoter. Why would this make me upset?

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A source with knowledge of the situation has offered to refresh the memory of Mark Davis.

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Per the source, Davis knew exactly what was happening. White brokered the deal with both sides — Brady and the Raiders.

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Davis, per the source, wanted it to happen, at least as it related to Brady. (And, presumably, as to Gronk.)

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