Apodaca rejects Bella Mir criticism, dismisses Jennifer Mir comments

The DWCS win earned Apodaca a UFC contract.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 281 min read

Alex Apodaca sees Bella Mir criticism as unfair, shrugs off Jennifer Mir comments (via @mma_kings) #DWCS https://t.co/yp Via @MMAJunkie on X

What happened: Jennifer Mir accused Apodaca of getting lucky and questioned the judges after Bella Mir's unanimous-decision loss. She later apologized, saying alcohol and adrenaline contributed to her reaction.

Why it matters: The exchange prolonged the fallout from Apodaca's historic DWCS upset. The victory ended Bella Mir's unbeaten professional start and secured Apodaca's move to the UFC.

By the numbers: Bella Mir entered as a favorite while Apodaca was listed. Apodaca won a 15-minute unanimous decision.

What to watch: Apodaca's UFC debut booking is the next competitive marker, while Bella Mir begins rebuilding after her first professional loss.

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@MMAJunkie 2026-08-28T06:28:46.013725+00:00

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