Bella Mir aims for success in Dana White's Contender Series debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:01 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Bella Mir will headline Dana White's Contender Series on Tuesday in Las Vegas against Alex Apodaca. The undefeated mixed martial artist, who has a background in NCAA wrestling, plans to transition into the UFC and eventually pursue multiple titles, including Olympic gold. She aims to build a lasting legacy and compete for the United States at the World Wrestling Championships following her next match against 2024 Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades. Mir emphasizes her ambition to be recognized among the greatest athletes of all time.
- •Bella Mir faces Alex Apodaca on August 25.
- •Mir is undefeated in MMA with a record of 4-0.
- •She won the NCAA wrestling 145-pound title earlier this year.
- •Next month, she will compete against Kennedy Blades.
- •Mir aspires to be an Olympic gold medalist and UFC champion.
- 7:01 AMYahoo Sports — Bella Mir has some lofty combat sports goals
"Bella Mir headlines Tuesday Dana White's Contender Series event against Alex Apodaca.
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