{
  "id": 3391897,
  "title": "DWCS 89 video: Bella Mir shocked by Alex Apodaca in all-time MMA upset",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dwcs-89-video-bella-mir-shocked-by-alex-apodaca-in-all-time-mma-upset",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T01:11:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dwcs-89-video-bella-mir-011102403.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a shocking upset at the Dana White's Contender Series 89, Alex Apodaca claimed a unanimous decision victory over favored Bella Mir, ending the latter's streak of wins in the DWCS series. Mir, daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, was the betting favorite going into the fight, but Apodaca proved to be the stronger competitor. Despite some early striking exchanges between the two, Mir was unable to secure a takedown and Apodaca showcased solid defensive grappling and strikes, occasionally bleeding Mir's nose. In the final round, Apodaca gained positional control over Mir and attempted a choke submission, though she missed the finish. Apodaca, 32, expressed confidence in her ability to overcome the odds, stating that she stays present and focused in the moment.",
  "summary": "Bella Mir was -6000 betting favorite at DWCS 89 and Alex Apodaca bloodied her for a historic upset win.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alex Apodaca defeats Bella Mir in all-time MMA upset",
    "Mir, UFC champion Frank Mir's daughter, suffers first DWCS loss",
    "Apodaca wins unanimous decision in final round"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This upset victory cements Alex Apodaca's status as a formidable competitor and ends Bella Mir's winning streak in the DWCS series, a development that could alter the prospects of both fighters.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Bella Mir, daughter of MMA legend Frank Mir, suffers historic upset as -6000 favorite on UFC's Contender Series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bella-mir-daughter-of-mma-legend-frank-mir-suffers-historic-upset-as",
        "published": "2026-08-26T01:32:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}