Jun 12, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Mya Lesnar of Colorado State celebrates after winning the women's shot put at 62-4 1/2 (19.01m) during the NCAA Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Brock Lesnar-Frank Mir Rivalry Revival? Daughter Of Frank Mir Calls Out Mya Lesnar For An MMA Fight!

Frank Mir's daughter Bella Mir sends a challenge to Brock Lesnar's daughter, Mya Lesnar for an MMA fight, reigniting their fathers' rivalry!

Some UFC rivalries never truly die, they just wait for the next generation to pick up the torch. The heavyweight division has seen its share of legendary feuds over the years, but few captured fans’ attention quite like the Brock Lesnar vs Frank Mir saga. These two giants first collided back in 2008 when the WWE superstar made his highly anticipated UFC debut at UFC 81. Most people expected Lesnar to steamroll through Mir with his incredible size and athletic ability. Instead, the crafty veteran caught the newcomer in a kneebar during the first round, handing Lesnar his first professional MMA loss. This sparked one of the most memorable rivalries in heavyweight history.

The bad blood between these fighters ran deep from that moment forward. Lesnar got his revenge over a year later at UFC 100, knocking out Mir to unify the heavyweight championship in front of a massive pay per view audience. Fans desperately wanted to see a trilogy fight to settle the score once and for all, but it never happened. Lesnar retired in 2011 due to health issues, returned briefly for UFC 200, then walked away for good. The rivalry remained unfinished business, leaving fans wondering what might have been. Now, nearly two decades later, an unexpected twist has emerged that could reignite this legendary feud in the most surprising way possible.

Daughters Inherit Their Fathers’ Wars: Bella Mir Wants Mya Lesnar

Frank Mir’s daughter Bella Mir has thrown down the gauntlet. The 22-year old fighter recently called out Mya Lesnar, Brock’s daughter, for what she describes as a trilogy fight. Bella made her intentions crystal clear during a recent interview with MMA Fighting, saying she wants to settle the unfinished business between their fathers inside the octagon. Bella Mir even pitched the idea directly to Mya, suggesting she should train for a year and then step into the cage.

“It’s funny you say that about Mya Lesnar, the amount of people that have asked me if I want to fight her and do the Brock Lesnar-Frank Mir trilogy but in daughter form. I know Dana (White) would 100% approve of that if Mya was fighting.”

Frank Mir’s daughter Bella Mir wants to fight Brock Lesnar’s daughter Mya Lesnar 😳👀

“I want to fight her and do the Brock Lesnar-Frank Mir trilogy, but in daughter form. I know Dana would 100% promote that.”

Via: @MMAFighting pic.twitter.com/veFXeOvXnK
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) July 22, 2025

This isn’t just some random callout. Bella Mir has serious credentials in the combat sports world. She became the first athlete in UFC history to receive an NIL deal while still a college freshman at the University of Iowa. Her professional MMA record stands at 3-0, and she recently competed in the UFC’s inaugural Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu event, winning in impressive fashion. The UFC has already invested in her career development, which suggests they see real potential in the young fighter. Meanwhile, Mya Lesnar brings her own athletic pedigree to the table as a national shot put champion, proving she inherited her father’s incredible physical gifts.

A fight between these two would arguably be a much anticipated event. Decades after their fathers fought, they would have a chance to seal the deal and finally show the world who the better family is in combat sports!

(Image Credit: Kirby Lee – Imagn Images)

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