Jennifer Mir posts apology to Alex Apodaca after Bella Mir's DWCS loss
Jennifer Mir, mother of MMA fighter Bella Mir, has issued a public apology for her aggressive social media behavior following her daughter's loss to Alex Apodaca at DWCS 89. Jennifer admitted that alcohol and protective instincts led her to lash out at the winner and the judges.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intense pressure surrounding professional sports and the impact of social media on the personal lives of athletes and their families.
Bella Mir's mama is in damage-control mode.
Mir on Tuesday was a historic -6000 betting favorite at DWCS 89 against Alex Apodaca. The fight was considered by most to be a layup for a UFC contract, particularly given her close association in the past four years to UFC CEO Dana White – whose comments about her potential no doubt helped set the betting line.
But Apodaca battered and bloodied her , particularly in the final two rounds, and took a unanimous decision – and the UFC contract that was thought to be just about automatic for Mir.
Mir's father is former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir – but it was her mother, Jennifer, who made headlines in the wake of Bella's loss. She made multiple comments on Apodaca's social media posts – and promptly started to get roasted by other commenters.
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