Mir is the daughter of former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir. Bella Mir is a women’s wrestler at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, and already has the accolades to prove that she is a rising star.<\/p>\n
The junior finished 22-3 last season <\/a>while also becoming the Regional V champion at 145 pounds. Off the mat, Bella Mir is the UFC’s first NIL athlete<\/a>, making it official in Jan. 2023.<\/p>\n “I\u2019m super grateful, and I honestly couldn\u2019t be more thankful to Dana [White] and UFC for giving me this opportunity,\u201d Mir said in a statement. \u201cI\u2019m going to make sure I do my best to represent UFC and show the world what I\u2019m all about.\u201d<\/p>\n Over two years later, Bella Mir continues to remain active as she makes her RAF debut against Alexis Gomez.<\/p>\n Bella Mir Tries To Follow In Her Dad’s Footsteps<\/p>\n READ MORE:Massive fight reportedly in the works for UFC 324 as UFC prepares for Paramount era<\/a><\/p>\n Apr 28, 2018; Rosemont, IL, USA; Frank Mir (blue gloves) enters the ring before his fight against Fedor Emelianeko (red gloves) during Bellator 198 at Allstate Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dave Mandel-Imagn Images | Dave Mandel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Bella Mir spoke with MMA Knockout’s Zain Bando<\/a> ahead of the match, sharing great respect for Gomez.<\/p>\n “Yeah, I wrestled Alexis once,” Bella Mir said. “Actually, I thought she was a 138-pounder and then I actually realized she was a 145-pounder. But, yeah, she’s a good wrestler and I’m just excited to showcase my skills on RAF against her and I’m excited.”<\/p>\n Bella Mir Explains Busy Combat Sports Schedule Venum Combat Fitness<\/p>\n Bella Mir admitted that given her rigorous college schedule, her ability to compete in MMA is extremely limited to “once a year,” but any opportunity where she can compete, she never says no.<\/p>\n “Right now, the only difference is that I’m in college,” Bella Mir said. “I have always just had my life where I go to school, wrestling practice and then jiu-jitsu after. And then we hit pads with my dad in the backyard at 9 o’clock at night. So, I’ve just always been training all three and competing in all three.”<\/p>\n Bella Mir’s dedication to her craft is incredibly obvious, as she will transition away from RAF in less than a month when she returns<\/a> at UFC BJJ 4 against Rana Willink Dec. 12 in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n Her goal of reaching the UFC one day remains the same, though.<\/p>\n RAF 03 takes place from Wintrust Arena, with Fox Nation’s broadcast beginning at 9 p.m. ET\/6 p.m. PT.<\/p>\n More MMA Knockout News<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0UFC reportedly trying to grant fighter’s insane turnaround request for UFC 323<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Islam Makhachev’s next title fight could be set after latest UFC rankings update<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Ex-UFC champion admits there\u2019s \u201cwork to do\u201d after losing back-to-back fights<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Decorated ex-MMA champion reportedly set to debut on final UFC card of the year<\/a><\/p>\n Stick with\u00a0MMAKnockout<\/a>\u00a0for more FREE coverage of the UFC and MMA.<\/p>\n Follow MMAKnockout on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Frank](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/01kb5zmfjsw2c1cgrx22.jpg\" "\\"Frank")
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