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Bella Mir news
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The gist
Bella Mir, 4-0 with three first-round submissions, fights Alex Apodaca on Dana White's Contender Series Aug 25. The daughter of Frank Mir seeks a UFC contract in a showcase bout.
Background
Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, is a 23-year-old from Las Vegas with a 4-0 pro MMA record, including three first-round submissions. She is an NCAA Division I champion and has signed a UFC NIL deal. Dana White has praised her as a 'one of one unicorn' and convinced her to delay her UFC entry until after college. She now headlines Week 3 of the Contender Series, aiming to earn a UFC contract.
How it unfolded
- Jun 25, 2025Bella Mir competed in a UFC BJJ event at UFC APEX, showcasing her grappling skills.
- Dec 11, 2025Mir grappled Rana Willink in a 145-pound match during UFC BJJ 4 at UFC APEX.
- Jun 4, 2026Mir faced Nichelle Johnson in a featherweight match during UFC BJJ 9 at Meta APEX.
- Aug 17, 2026Dana White heaped praise on Mir, calling her a 'one of one unicorn' ahead of her Contender Series appearance.
- Aug 25, 2026Mir is scheduled to fight Alex Apodaca in the women's bantamweight division on Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Episode 3.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Dana White called Bella Mir 'a one of one unicorn' and expressed excitement about her potential, noting she is 'built differently'.
- Analysts
- Combat Press predicts Mir will win, calling it 'really Mir's fight to lose' due to her superior wrestling and grappling background.
- Caution
- Some analysts note that Alex Apodaca is a tough fighter with a good camp, though stylistically she may not match up well against Mir.