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Watch Rare Photo of Popular UFC Referee Mike Beltran Without His Signature Moustache

Published 08/14/2022, 10:30 AM EDTBy GLENDALE, AZ – JUNE 12: Referee Mike Beltran during UFC 263 on June 12, 2021, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, AZ. (Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The referees in the UFC have rightly earned their own fanbases along with the fighters as they are an integral part of the fight culture. Due to the nature of the sport, many referees have gained fame for their decisions, sometimes controversial, and their personalities. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad One such referee is Mike Beltran who has become known in the fanbase for his iconic mustache He has an almost 2-foot-long mustache that reaches down to his waist. Morover he has a bulky frame and tall stature which combined with his quick decision-making has made him a highly respected referee in the sport. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad However many fans wonder what Beltran would look like without his iconic facial hair. This question has plagued the MMA community for a long time and it seems Beltan has finally given us the answer.

Mike Beltran posts an image without his beard

The veteran referee took to Twitter and posted an image of him 27 years ago after he graduated from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. The photo showed a clean-shaven Beltran alongside photos of him with his mustache. It is safe to say that the two images were polarizing as the difference in the pictures was quite noticeable. Morover, also stated that he was still serving as a detective for the department. 27 years ago on May 25th, 1995 I graduated from the best law enforcement agency in the country, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. I’m still on the job and love what I do as a Detective. Thank you to those that support our Military and our Law Enforcement. — Mike Beltran (@RefMikeBeltran) Mustache or no mustache, Beltran is still one of the best referees in the sport and committed to his profession. This certainly shows in his dedication to continuing being a detective, even after graduating 25 years ago.

Beltran clarifies doubts regarding his mustache

The referee made an appearance on Ariel Hewani’s show where he stated that he had a mustache, not a beard. He clarified this due to many thinking that he had a long beard. “It is a mustache, it is not a beard. It started out as a mustache and then, it took a personality of its own. Call it what you will, I call it a mustache.” He said. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Moreover, Beltran also revealed that he had grown this mustache for over 13 years. He stated that he despised shaving, thus growing out his facial hair. The veteran referee has trained in MMA since he started his training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the New Breed Academy in Santa Fe Springs in 2002. However, he realized the dangers that come with a sport like this and decide to become a referee instead of a fighter. How do you think Beltran looks without his facial hair? Let us know in the comments. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Watch This Story:

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ADVERTISEMENT Sahil Sood 739 articlesSahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication, and holds a keen interest in the 'sweet science'. His journey towards following boxing began when he first saw the highlights of Mike Tyson as a teenager, and then closely followed the rise of Floyd Mayweather.Please enable JavaScript to view the ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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