Jon Jones offers to train with Anderson Silva for fight against Nick Diaz

Jones (right) and Anderson (left) have strengthened their relationship in recent months. Photo: Reproduction

At the end of last year, Jon Jones did a special training com Anderson Silva and seems to be completely dazzled by the Brazilian. In an interview given shortly after the victory over Daniel Cormier at UFC 182, last Saturday (03), Jones was very excited for Anderson's return, scheduled for January 31st, and offered to help Spider in his training aimed at the fight against Nick Diaz on his return to the octagon about a year after breaking his left leg.

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"Anderson Silva, and there? I achieved! And I can't wait for you to knock out (Nick) Diaz. I believe in you so much, I know you can achieve it, it's your turn. If I can do anything for you before this fight just let me know, I'll go to California and train with you”, said the light heavyweight champion on the “SporTV” channel in Las Vegas (USA).

In addition to the message to Anderson, Jones also sent a statement to Brazil and sent a message to Brazilian fans. “What’s up, Brazil? I love you so much… Curitiba, Goiânia, Rio… I can't wait to go back there for some more seminars. You are my favorite country outside of the United States. I love you, Brazil. Eu te amo (in Portuguese), see you soon”, promised the champion.

On January 31st, at the MGM Grand Garden, in Las Vegas (USA), Anderson Silva returns to the octagon on the same stage where he suffered a serious injury to his left leg in December 2013. On that date, Spider faces the controversial Nick Diaz in the main fight of UFC 183.