Charlie Ontiveros

Fighter Facts

• Pro since 2012
   
• Four wins by KO, two by submission (Guillotine, armbar)
   
• Three first round finishes
   
• Has won two of his last four
   
• Faced UFC vet Geoff Neal in 2014
   
• Origin of nickname: “From the LFA days. I wore red, white and blue because I was born on the 4th of July.”

UFC History
UFC Fight Night (10/9/21) Ontiveros was stopped by Steve Garcia via TKO at 1:51 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (10/31/20) Ontiveros was stopped by Kevin Holland via slam at 2:39 of the first round

Q&A

When and why did you start training for fighting? At six years old I started Tae Kwon Do and competed in tournaments frequently.
What ranks and titles have you held? Legacy amateur champ, 4th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, 4th degree black belt in Kenpo, purple belt in BJJ
Do you have any heroes? My father 
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? EVERYTHING!
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I only went one semester. Fighting was more for me.
What was your job before you started fighting? Worked on pipelines
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Legacy 170 champ 
Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine 
Favorite Striking technique: Kicks to the head