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Dana White endorses Bella Mir's ambitions in UFC and Olympics

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:06 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Dana White endorses Bella Mir's ambitions in UFC and Olympics

Summary

Dana White expressed strong support for Bella Mir's aspirations as she prepares to compete on Week 3 of Dana White’s Contender Series on August 25. The unbeaten fighter, daughter of Frank Mir, aims to become the first UFC athlete to compete in the Olympics in 2028 while pursuing titles in various combat sports. White mentioned his close involvement in her development and decision to prioritize education before going professional, helping her make significant progress in wrestling and jiu-jitsu competitions.

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By the Numbers

•Bella Mir is set to compete in Dana White's Contender Series on August 25.
•She plans to pursue Olympic competition in 2028 while also targeting UFC titles.
•Dana White has been mentoring Bella Mir for four years.
•She has a current record of 4-0 and will fight Alex Apodaca, who is 3-1.

Latest Updates

3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White 'very excited' about Bella Mir competing for UFC contract
2:30 PMMMA Fighting — Dana White likes Bella Mir’s chances of winning 4 titles, including Olympics and UFC - MMA Fighting
6:06 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White backs Bella Mir’s UFC, Olympics and boxing ambitions

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