Bella Mir continues MMA journey on UFC's Contender Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Bella Mir, the daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, competes against Alexa Apodaca on UFC's Contender Series tonight. Mir, undefeated with a record of 4-0, looks to secure a UFC contract. Her path reflects both the expectations of her lineage and the challenges faced by fighters in the sport. Although her parents had reservations about her entering MMA, they recognized her determination and decided to support her in her career.
- •Bella Mir faces Alexa Apodaca on August 25.
- •Mir has an undefeated record of 4-0 in MMA.
- •Frank Mir supports his daughter's fighting career despite initial hesitations.
- •A victory could lead to a UFC contract for Mir.
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — For Bella Mir, there's no such thing as being just another UFC prospect
"Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC champ Frank Mir, takes a big step forward in her MMA career tonight on UFC's Contender Series. But there's a reason fighters typically don't want their kids in this life.
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