Ortiz: I begged the UFC for my job back

Tito Ortiz has revealed to The Telegraph that he begged the UFC for his job back after he was jettisoned by the mixed martial arts organisation following his loss to Matt Hamill.

Dana White and Joe Silva [the UFC’s matchmaker] told me they wanted me to retire, but I knew I still had the fight inside me. I pretty much begged for my job, to show how much I want to fight, but I still have it in my heart to compete, to fight. I told them I want to still fight against the top guys, I want to put on a show.

I’ve just turned 36, but when they put me against the top guys, I think I can still compete.

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