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Underdog Shocks Contender Series with Massive Upset
26 Aug
Summary
- Alex Apodaca achieved one of the biggest upsets in Contender Series history.
- Apodaca defeated heavily favored Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC champ.
- Dana White awarded Apodaca a UFC contract despite his bias.
Alex Apodaca delivered one of the most significant upsets in Dana White's Contender Series history on Tuesday night. Facing Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, Apodaca entered the bout as a massive underdog, with odds indicating Mir was a nearly guaranteed winner. Despite Mir's pedigree, Apodaca demonstrated superior technical skill and strength throughout the fight. She effectively stuffed Mir's takedown attempts and controlled the octagon, ultimately securing a unanimous decision victory.
Apodaca's surprising win caught the attention of Dana White, who acknowledged his personal bias towards the Mir family. Nevertheless, White was compelled by Apodaca's dominant performance to award her a UFC contract. This marked the fifth fighter on Tuesday night to earn a contract. Other notable finishes included Guilherme Uriel's submission win and Ronald Humphrey's impressive display leading to a rear-naked choke victory.
