Apodaca calls historic DWCS upset of Mir a 'fever dream'

The unanimous decision earned her a UFC contract

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read

Alex Apodaca: Historic #DWCS upset of Bella Mir feels like 'fever dream' https://t.co/f1pnxg5W81 Via @MMAJunkie on X

What happened: Mir entered as a prohibitive favorite before Apodaca won the Aug. 25 main event. All three judges scored the three-round bantamweight bout 29-28.

Why it matters: The result ended Mir's unbeaten professional start and moved Apodaca onto the UFC roster. Apodaca now returns to her full-time accounting job with a contract secured.

By the numbers: Apodaca entered 3-1 and improved to 4-1; Mir fell from 4-0 to 4-1. The judges produced three identical 29-28 scorecards across 15 minutes.

What to watch: Apodaca's UFC debut opponent and date are the next decisions to watch. Mir must determine her path back after her first professional loss.

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@MMAJunkie 2026-08-26T23:51:38.463816+00:00

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