UFC referee Mike Beltran shares heartwarming story of being a single father to his son

UFC referee Mike Beltran with his son Michael [Image courtesy of @RefMikeBeltran Twitter]

UFC referee Mike Beltran recently took to social media to share a heartwarming story of being a single father to his son Michael.

Beltran shared throwback pictures with his son in his recent Twitter posts and wrote an emotional note about his journey as a single parent with full custody of his child. Beltran has two children from his ex-wife. He also has a daughter named Alejandra.

Here's what he wrote in a recent post:

"TBT, how times fly’s. Going paint balling with my son Mikey when he was a munchkin and being a single father with full custody trying to raise him right and lead by example. He was always with me and this pic here makes me smile. Parenthood!"

TBT, how times fly’s. Going paint balling with my son Mikey when he was a munchkin and being a single father with full custody trying to raise him right and lead by example. He was always with me and this pic here makes me smile. Parenthood! 👊🏽 https://t.co/7vPyGFjhSH

Mike Beltran made a promise to his son that they would own a house one day. The referee kept his word and bought a home called CASA BELTRAN, which gave him a sense of joy and accomplishment.

Here's what he shared in another tweet:

"FBF, approx 8 years ago I promised my son, Mikey I’d get us into a home that would be ours. I was a single Dad with full custody raising a young man on my own. I followed through and purchased “CASA BELTRÁN”. This pic brings a sense of joy and accomplishment. We love CASA BELTRÁN."

FBF, approx 8 years ago I promised my son, Mikey I’d get us into a home that would be ours. I was a single Dad with full custody raising a young man on my own. I followed through and purchased “CASA BELTRÁN”. This pic brings a sense of joy and accomplishment. We love CASA BELTRÁN https://t.co/Lgwmbzbqx6

Mike Beltran is a popular figure among UFC fans

UFC fans have been familiar with Mike Beltran for a while now. He has been a perennial presence inside the UFC octagon as a referee. Beltran is mainly famous for his distinctive mustache, which is almost two feet long.

The 46-year-old has refereed some of the biggest UFC fights in recent times. He was in charge of Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson 2 at UFC 232. He makes an average of $500 for each contest and his current net worth is estimated at $5 million (according to wiki.ng).

Watch Beltran talk about his mustache in an ESPN MMA interview with Ariel Helwani:

Beltran used to be a boxer before embarking on a career as an MMA referee. He shares a close bond and respect with the fighters inside the octagon while officiating their contests.