Jon Jones pauses retirement talk; says negotiations with UFC for 2025 fight are underway [Video]

Ahead of defending his heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 309, Jon Jones seemed as though retirement was very much on the table. After making easy work of Miocic, Jones has changed his tune, though he wants a considerable amount of money to fight again in 2025.

“Right now, the UFC and I, we’re in negotiations,” Jones said during an interview with The Schmo. “We’re in talks to see what happens next. I’m back in the gym, I’m training, I feel really great. The team’s support, they’re right behind me, and we’ll just be ready for whatever opportunity comes our way. … Yes. Yes, I will be competing in 2025, more than likely.”

Jones did say he has a dollar amount in his head for a return, though he refused to disclose what it would cost the UFC to get …