He likely needs the money or sees his bank account shrinking. He was let go by UFC ( WME ) from his cushion job he had.

I think he is a little punch drunk. The time away from the sport seems to have improved his speech. Listening to the interview you posted, its one of his better ones over the years. He also looks like he has been sparring with the mouse under his eye.

As for him fighting Jones ... the two have some history taking verbal " jabs " at each other. Chuck was the man for a while and wants that back. Defeating Jones would do that. Chuck is a fighter and thrives to be the best. That competitiveness doesn't go away just because your skill level does due to father time smacking you around. But in no way should that fight ever happen.

If Chuck is going to fight again .. Tito is the fight to make. If he doesn't get KO'd then I have no problem seeing him against another legend or two. Wandy ... possibly a Rampage rematch.