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Dana White comments on DWCS payout and Bella Mir's future prospects

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Dana White comments on DWCS payout and Bella Mir's future prospects
Summary

In a recent mailbag, Dana White mentioned that a fighter from Dana White's Contender Series may have earned $11 million in the UFC, sparking skepticism among fans. Bella Mir lost a close decision to Alex Apodaca in her DWCS fight on August 25, 2026, leading to discussions about family involvement in fighter careers. Analysts express that Mir's loss, being early in her career at just 23 and only five fights in, is not indicative of her potential. There is debate about fighters having family as coaches and the complexities involved.

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  • •Dana White claims one DWCS fighter made $11 million in the UFC
  • •Bella Mir lost a close decision to Alex Apodaca
  • •Mir is early in her career with a record of 4-1
  • •Analysts discuss the challenges of family coaching
  • •Skepticism surrounds the claims of fighter payouts
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  • 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mailbag: On Bella Mir, family influence in fighting, and Dana White's $11 million boast
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Should fighters have family members involved in their careers, and what does Bella Mir's loss in DWCS tell us? Answers to that and other reader questions.

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