Dana White advanced undefeated bantamweight Bella Mir into a Aug. 25 DWCS 2026 Week 3 headliner, positioning her for a potential UFC contract. The matchup pits Bella Mir (4-0) against Alex Apodaca (3-1) on Dana White’s Contender Series. White said he has closely monitored Mir’s career for four years and has been “very involved” in that span. He added that Mir aims to compete at the 2028 Olympics and pursue titles in UFC, UFC BJJ, and Zuffa Boxing. White, now UFC CEO, also urged her to attend college before turning pro, noting her wrestling focus and jiu-jitsu wins. The video details his comments and timeline.
