Bella Mir has some lofty combat sports goals

Bella Mir, the daughter of former UFC heavyweight Frank Mir, is set to make her debut on the Dana White’s Contender Series on Tuesday. The women’s bantamweight fight will face off against Alex Apodaca, taking the spotlight in a five-bout card event in Las Vegas at the Meta Apex. Mir, a grappling standout, recently claimed the NCAA wrestling 145-pound title.

Looking ahead, Mir aims to face 2024 Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades and secure a spot to compete for the United States at the World Wrestling Championships in Kazakhstan. With a professional MMA record of 4-0, Mir is determined to achieve her ultimate goal of becoming a UFC champion. She explained to MMAFighting that transitioning to the UFC is a challenging process, as she faced numerous rejections before securing a fight opportunity.

Mir's ambitions extend beyond the UFC, however. She dreams of earning titles in UFC BJJ, Zuffa Boxing, and ultimately becoming an Olympic gold medalist. For Mir, it's not enough to simply be the best MMA fighter or the best combat athlete; she aspires to be the best athlete of all-time, leaving an indelible legacy in the world of sports.