Apodaca pushes back on Bella Mir criticism after DWCS upset

The unanimous decision earned Apodaca a UFC contract.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 281 min read

New #UFC signee Alex Apodaca doesn't understand the Bella Mir bashing after their #DWCS battle 🤝 (via @mma_kings) https Via @MMAJunkie on X

What happened: All three judges scored Tuesday’s bantamweight main event 29-28 for Apodaca, handing Mir her first professional loss. All five winners on the card received UFC contracts.

Why it matters: The decision toppled a favorite in the biggest upset in Contender Series history. Apodaca improved to 5-1, while Mir fell to 4-1.

By the numbers: Apodaca led 48-30 in significant strikes and 66-33 in total strikes. Mir converted one of six takedown attempts and recorded 3:46 of control time.

What to watch: Attention shifts to Apodaca’s UFC debut and Mir’s return after the first defeat of her career.

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