Bella Mir Will Compete in Las Vegas This October
The U23 Wrestling World Championships run from October 12 to 18, 2026, with an MMA match to follow on October 23.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Wrestling
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Local wrestling and MMA standout Bella Mir is set to represent the United States at the upcoming U23 Wrestling World Championships in Las Vegas. Mir, who holds a 4-1 professional MMA record, will compete in the championship tournament before returning to the cage later in the month.
Why it matters
Mir currently holds the No. 2 position on the 2026-27 U.S. Senior National Team, a spot she secured after a scheduled wrestle-off did not occur. Her upcoming schedule offers local fans a chance to see her compete on the international stage at home following her appearance on Dana White's Contender Series in August.
Mir holds the No. 2 position on the 2026-27 U.S. Senior National Team and carries a 4-1 professional record into her upcoming matches. The specific training outcome remains to be seen following her loss on Dana White's Contender Series this past August.
The players
Bella Mir
A professional MMA athlete and U.S. Senior National Team wrestler.
Hope Chase
The opponent scheduled to face Bella Mir at the RAF 14 event.
The details
Mir will compete at the U23 Wrestling World Championships between October 12 and October 18, 2026. Shortly after the conclusion of the wrestling tournament, she is scheduled to face Hope Chase at RAF 14 on October 23. These back-to-back appearances mark a busy month for the athlete, who currently holds the second spot in the national team standings.
Timeline
August 2026: Bella Mir competed on Dana White's Contender Series.
October 12-18, 2026: The U23 Wrestling World Championships take place in Las Vegas.
October 23, 2026: Bella Mir faces Hope Chase at RAF 14.
Beyond the Strip
Mir's athletic path follows the competitive pressure established by her August 2026 appearance on Dana White's Contender Series. Her participation in the U23 Wrestling World Championships continues her pattern of balancing international wrestling obligations with professional MMA career milestones.
Residents planning to attend the U23 Wrestling World Championships should prepare for tournament activities occurring between October 12 and 18. Those interested in her follow-up match can catch her return to the cage on October 23 at the RAF 14 event.
The takeaway
Mir's upcoming schedule highlights the bridge between amateur national-level wrestling and professional MMA competition. Follow these upcoming dates in October to see if she can translate her No. 2 national standing into success at both the world championship and her RAF 14 bout.
What happens next
Fans can watch Mir at the U23 Wrestling World Championships from October 12 to 18, 2026, followed by her RAF 14 match against Hope Chase on October 23, 2026.
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