Megan Olivi is one of the most prominent female reporters/interviewers of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She has been vigorous in the promotions' media activities that range from pre-analysis to post-fight interviews. In an Interview with Renee Paquette on her Oral Sessions podcast, Olivi said that she was very passionate about gymnastics but due to financial reasons, she had to quit. In the same interview, she said that she also played softball until she went to college.
Olivi attended Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey for her college education. According to her LinkedIn bio, she earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science and graduated in 2009. After that, she went to Fordham University to pursue her master's degree in Broadcast Journalism with a focus on Mass Media Studies and Public Communication Theory. According to her LinkedIn profile, her first work experience was as a host and producer for UFC's preshow, '' Fight Day ''. As of 2024, she works as UFC's Lead Broadcast Reporter and Host. According to her LinkedIn profile, she is also working as a Host and Reporter for various Fox Sports shows.
Megan Olivi's husband
As of 2024, Megan Olivi is married to retired mixed martial artist Joseph Benavidez. Benavidez is a former UFC flyweight title challenger who retired from the sport of MMA with a record of 28 wins and 8 losses.
Joseph Benavidez's MMA career
Starting his professional career in 2006, Joseph Benavidez retired from the sport of mixed martial arts with a record of 28 wins and 8 losses. The majority of his wins were via decision(11), submission(9), and knockout(8), respectively. Moreover, the veteran mixed martial artist had fought for the UFC flyweight title twice in his career.
Over the years, Joseph Benavidez had been in the cage against some of the most prominent flyweights to ever compete in the sport like Demetrious Johnson, Henry Cejudo, Sergio Pettis, Deiveson Figueiredo, Dominick Cruz, etc.
When did Megan Olivi and Joseph Benavidez get married?
As of 2024, Megan Olivi and Joseph Benavidez have been married for more than nine years. According to her Instagram post, they got married on October 10, 2015.
*Last updated on December 22, 2024.
FAQs on Megan Olivi
A. Megan Olivi is married to retired mixed martial artist Joseph Benavidez.
A. Benavidez is a former UFC flyweight title challenger who retired from the sport of MMA with a record of 28 wins and 8 losses.
A. As of 2024, Megan Olivi is 38 years old.
A. As of 2024, Joseph Benavidez is 40 years old.
A. Megan Olivi got married to Joseph Benavidez in October 2015.
