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Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC champ Frank Mir, scores UFC’s first NIL deal

BAD MMA News — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:55:47 +0000

The UFC is investing in the future of Bella Mir , who is arguably the biggest potential prospect in women’s MMA. Mir, who is the 20-year-old daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, has come to terms with the promotion to be its first NIL ambassador, the UFC announced on Friday following an initial report from ESPN . Currently a freshman at the University of Iowa, where she is part of the women’s wrestling team, Mir, will have an opportunity to generate incoming based on endorsements, social media activity and public appearances.

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Former UFC champ Frank Mir targets retirement fight on same card as daughter Bella

BAD MMA News — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:16:16 +0000

Frank Mir wants his retirement from combat sports to be a special moment. For Mir (19-13), that doesn’t mean making it all about him. He’s not looking for some big selfish moment.

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Former UFC champ Frank Mir targets retirement fight on same card as daughter Bella

BAD MMA News — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:16:16 +0000

Frank Mir wants his retirement from combat sports to be a special moment. For Mir (19-13), that doesn’t mean making it all about him. He’s not looking for some big selfish moment. In fact, he wants to share the spotlight with his daughter, Bella Mir . Mir, a two-time UFC heavyweight champion who hasn’t competed in MMA since a unanimous decision win over Roy Nelson at Bellator 231 in October 2019, is looking to put a bow on his career in 2023

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Video: Bella Mir improves to 3-0 with finish, vows to be ‘bigger icon’ in MMA than father Frank

BAD MMA News — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 01:45:25 +0000

Bella Mir continues to show signs she’s going to be an elite MMA prospect with another win in her young career. Mir (3-0), the 18-year-old daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir , added a slick submission win to her record Friday at XFN 381, forcing opponent Jessica Link (0-1) to tap out with a nasty armbar. Check out the replay of the finish below (via Twitter ): Bella Mir with the finish!!!! #XFN381 pic.twitter.com/QP3NRdL15L — UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 25, 2022 XFN 381 took place at River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa, Okla., which streamed on UFC Fight Pass. After making her MMA debut as a 17-year-old in October 2020, Mir got her second victory in December 2020. She took 18 months off between fights, though, as she competes as a highly-regarded amateur wrestler in Nevada. It’s clear she was working diligently on her game in the time off because she secured her first career submission against Link

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Video: Bella Mir improves to 3-0 with finish, vows to be ‘bigger icon’ in MMA than father Frank – MMA Junkie

Bella Mir, 19-year-old daughter of former UFC champ Frank Mir, books third pro MMA fight

BAD MMA News — Thu, 26 May 2022 16:29:48 +0000

Bella Mir will resume her MMA career after an 18-month hiatus from competition. Mir (2-0), who is the daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, will compete in her third professional fight June 24 at Xtreme Fight Night 381. XFN 381 takes place at The Cove in Tulsa, Okla., and is set to stream live on UFC Fight Pass. Mir, 19, made her MMA debut in October 2020 as a 17-year-old. She won her first fight by unanimous decision , then made a two-month turnaround and won her second contest by submission in less than two minutes . Related Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC champ Frank Mir, open to signing with PFL: 'It's a big chance' Video: 17-year-old Bella Mir moves to 2-0 with quick submission win It’s been a break since then, though

Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC champ Frank Mir, open to signing with PFL: ‘It’s a big chance’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 21:24:23 +0000

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Bella Mir could be headed to the PFL in the near future. Mir (2-0), daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, was in attendance for the 2021 PFL Playoffs 2 on Thursday in South Florida, and things appear to be trending in a positive direction between both parties. The 18-year-old is eligible to compete in the United States, and she’s targeting one of the most prominent promotions. “Of course – they are awesome,” Bella Mir told MMA Junkie about her potential to sign with the PFL. “I just met with a bunch of the people, and they have, like, that family company, and I love everything about the PFL.

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Frank Mir focused on family legacy with daughter Bella on verge of MMA breakout

BAD MMA News — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:47:06 +0000

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Frank Mir still plans on competing, but his main focus is his daughter, Bella Mir . A national champion wrestler, 18-year-old Bella is 2-0 as a professional, and now that she’s eligible to compete in the United States, she’s looking to take her career to the next level. While Frank Mir isn’t ready to call it a career yet, he wants to make sure Bella reaches her full potential. “My daughter now is a professional fighter,” Mir told MMA Junkie. “(I’m) coaching her and being a part of her career, helping her develop and move along, benefit from all the strengths her mother and I have given her.” Mir and his daughter were in attendance for the 2021 PFL Playoffs 2 on Thursday and the former UFC heavyweight champion says there’s a possibility his daughter ends up signing with the promotion

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Frank Mir dreams of sharing card with daughter, Bella, before MMA retirement

BAD MMA News — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:11:17 +0000

ATLANTA – Frank Mir hasn’t turned his back on MMA now that he’s set to enter his first professional boxing match. Mir, a former UFC champion, is set to make his in-ring debut Saturday when he meets Steve Cunningham under the Triller Fight Club banner. The heavyweight fight airs on pay-per-view at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Depending on how the fight goes, Mir’s venture into traditional boxing could be one and done. He is signed to Bare Knuckle FC and said he will compete in that organization likely this year, but afterward still has designs on fighting MMA. The motivation is Mir’s daughter, Bella Mir , who’s gotten off to a strong start to her own MMA career, and it’s her father’s wish to eventually fight alongside her.

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Video: 17-year-old Bella Mir moves to 2-0 with quick submission win

BAD MMA News — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 22:34:45 +0000

Bella Mir , daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, now has two professional MMA wins on her record – all before age 18. After winning a decision in her debut in October, Mir (2-0) competed in her sophomore fight on Friday at iKON 4 MMA in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. She didn’t need the judges this time, because the result was a quick submission win. Alma Cespedes (0-3) offered little resistance to Mir in the women’s featherweight bout, getting caught in a rear-naked choke and put out cold at the 1:53 mark of Round 1. Check out the replay below (via Twitter ): Bella Mir seals it in the first round! #iKon4 pic.twitter.com/lHEWzbtKJB — UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 12, 2020 It's a tough mountain to climb but 2-0 at 17 is one hell of a start. #iKon4 pic.twitter.com/l863W24K62 — UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 12, 2020 The performance by Mir served as a great joy to her father.

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Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC champ Frank Mir, books second MMA fight for Dec. 11

BAD MMA News — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:53:24 +0000

Bella Mir is wasting no time returning to action for her sophomore MMA fight after making a successful debut in October. Mir (1-0), the 17-year-old daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, is slated to meet Alma Cespedes (0-2) in a women’s featherweight matchup at iKon Fighting Federation 4 this month, multiple people with knowledge of the situation told MMA Junkie on Friday. iKon Fighting Federation 4 takes place Dec. 11 at the Marinaterra Hotel & Spa in San Carlos, Mexico.