Bella Mir confirms plans to conquer multiple sports with Dana White’s full support: ‘I want to be legendary’

Key Points:

• Bella Mir, daughter of UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, is set to compete in the main event of The Contender Series and will face 2024 Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades for a spot on the U.S. team at the World Wrestling Championships.
• Mir recently won the NCAA 145-pound wrestling title and is pursuing a unique athletic path, aiming to become a UFC champion, UFC BJJ champion, Zuffa Boxing champion, and Olympic gold medalist, with full support from UFC CEO Dana White.
• Unlike other athletes who transitioned fully to MMA after their wrestling careers, Mir plans to compete simultaneously in UFC and wrestling, targeting the 2028 Olympics while maintaining her MMA career.
• Mir struggled to find MMA opponents initially, prompting her to join The Contender Series to gain exposure and secure a UFC contract, with hopes to debut in the UFC by late 2024.
• Despite her busy schedule, including wrestling, MMA, and personal plans like a wedding in 2027, Mir maintains an intense training regimen across multiple disciplines, striving for excellence and a lasting legacy in sports.