Beacon of morality Anderson Silva reacts to Jon Jones and McGregor

[THEGOATOFMMA]

In regards to Jon Jones:

”I’m his close friend [of Jones], I have a big affection for him, I see him as a younger brother, and I hope this moment he’s going through is a moment of reflection,” Silva told MMA Fighting. “He’s young and has everything it takes to come back and reclaim what’s his. I’m rooting for him, as always. He’s an amazing guy, a guy that has been through several difficulties, several problems, and deserves our respect.”

In regards to Conor McGregor:

”Man, I think that not only me but other athletes that worked really hard to turn this sport into a sport to be watched by kids, ladies, women, men, people from all ages and social classes,” Silva said, “And it’s complicated when this kind of thing happens, but who am I to judge? It’s something that must come from each person.

”Athletes have to have this conscience. Everybody has problems, everybody goes through situations, and I hope he realizes how much he means to many people and doesn’t do something like that again and ends up tarnishing a bit of what we worked for this sport.”

 

[SpedDaddyV]

really glad I read all this

 

[kflo]

he should never speak again....

amiright?

 

[LouisBolanos]

 

[Washad]

"He’s an amazing guy [...] and deserves our respect.”

 

[NationWideNinja]

Liked because of your title.

 

[loisestrad]

Is Silva actually a close friend of Jones? I think I remember this being an issue back when Silva vs Jones was a fight that looked realistical as a superfight, and Silva didn't want to fight Jones cuz they were friends.

 

[lefthighkick01]

Is Silva actually a close friend of Jones? I think I remember this being an issue back when Silva vs Jones was a fight that look realistical as a superfight, and Silva didn't want to fight Jones cuz they were friends.

they are ...but sherdoggers will tell you that they aren't because they know if they are friends more than the people themselves..

 

[NationWideNinja]

Is Silva actually a close friend of Jones? I think I remember this being an issue back when Silva vs Jones was a fight that look realistical as a superfight, and Silva didn't want to fight Jones cuz they were friends.

It was bs from Silva to dodge fighting Jones. Jones even mentioned in interviews how he was down to fight Silva. Silva wanted none of that.

 

[Ozze]

Got to be honest here, I've always had some doubts about what Anderson says.

He looks like he's always trying to say what he feels is what people want to hear. The "right" thing, being this example.
But I can't buy it. It's not what he thinks.

 

[LLD2008]

Silva is fun to hear from especially with that voice

 

[Gio]

I imagined his voice in my head as I read this.. lol

 

[Dozer .]

GOATs recognize GOATs.

 

[bigeastgi43]

Got to be honest here, I've always had some doubts about what Anderson says.

He looks like he's always trying to say what he feels is what people want to hear. The "right" thing, being this example.
But I can't buy it. It's not what he thinks.

How so?

 

[MikeMcMann]

Is Silva actually a close friend of Jones? I think I remember this being an issue back when Silva vs Jones was a fight that looked realistical as a superfight, and Silva didn't want to fight Jones cuz they were friends.

they are ...but sherdoggers will tell you that they aren't because they know if they are friends more than the people themselves..

Sherdoggers telling you 'they are' pretend they know more when they don't.

What we know is Anderson has a history of calling fighters he does not want to fight 'his friends' and Shogun once called him on that saying they were not friends but they had trained in the same places and had some mutual friends.

Being friendly with someone =/= friend but if friend keeps you from fighting a dominant opponent then I can see why some use it.

 

[Axefan4life]

Is Silva actually a close friend of Jones? I think I remember this being an issue back when Silva vs Jones was a fight that looked realistical as a superfight, and Silva didn't want to fight Jones cuz they were friends.

Sounds like when Tito said he and Chuck were friends. Good way to duck someone.

 

[Dozer .]

 

[Axefan4life]

GOATs recognize GOATs.

Sounds like a duck imo.

 

[Dozer .]

Sounds like a duck imo.

No one cares what you think.

 

[RJK]

Is Silva actually a close friend of Jones?

They just have the same supplier.