She is married to UFC flyweight fighter Joseph Benavidez. He weighs 56 kg (125 lb), has a reach of 65 inches and a long reach of 36 inches. That’s why she tries to avoid watching her husband fight, according to MMAJunkie. Olivi was both a preliminary and final telecast judge at the 2017 Miss Universe Pageant. Pretty clear he can’t compete, not hating just staying the obvious, How can u say he can’t compete when really almost all his losses came in World Title Fights he’s literally dominated everyone else besides the opponent he’s faced for the title. She got an internship at Fox News while in college, and eventually, after getting interested in MMA, she began working for Fox Sports. She often hosts fan Q&A sessions, and is a regular face on ESPN's live UFC broadcasts. — Megan Olivi (@MeganOlivi) July 19, 2020. I have never been more proud of you. It is also the home of 2X UFC Hall of Fame Champion. Olivi took to Twitter following the UFC Fight Island 2 main event and said that even though her husband had taken a brutal beating at the hands of Figueiredo, she was still immensely proud of him. Every person that interacts with you leaves better because they met you. But, when she’s not working and she decides to watch Benavidez fight, Olivi is nothing but supportive. Megan Olivi is not only one of the prettiest reporters at UFC, she is also a MMA Wag because Megan is the wife of MMA fighter Joseph Benavidez, perhaps you heard it too. Thank you for being everything a fighter, husband and man should be. After a decade of on-line operation BJP has evolved into the most reliable destination for all of your MMA needs. Joseph Benavidez, according to his profile on the official UFC website, stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.62m) tall. Your privacy is safe with us. Let’s go make out and eat everything in the world now.". I am so lucky to be your wife!! In fact, in total, Benavidez has only lost to four fighters, and three of them are champs. I am so lucky to be your wife!! Benavidez’s heart was on point in the fight, surviving several submission attempts in spite of getting knocked down in the opening minute. It didn’t take long for FOX Sports to come and use her services. He grew up in New Mexico and attended high school in Las Cruces. You are the best person I have ever known. Glamorous UFC reporter Megan Olivi has said she "can't believe" she spends every day with "dream" husband Joseph Benavidez, posting a photo with the bruised fighter following his rapid loss to Deiveson Figueiredo on Fight Island. Ms. Benavidez also loves running, yoga, and cooking. The commentary team is ready for Fight Island fight action! RELATED: Ultimate Family Connection: UFC’s Jon Jones Has 2 Brothers in the NFL. Eventually, the UFC hired her as an interviewer and a host. Although her career isn’t as dangerous as his job is, Benavidez supports Olivi as much as she supports him. Joseph Benavidez Wife (Megan Olivi), Height, Weight, Bio, Net Worth Image source Joseph Benavidez is an American MMA fighter who began fighting in March 2011 after a merger of his original platform World Extreme Cagefighting with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the UFC. Glamorous UFC reporter Megan Olivi has said she "can't believe" she spends every day with "dream" husband Joseph Benavidez, posting a photo with the bruised fighter following his rapid loss to Deiveson Figueiredo on Fight Island. There, she reported on the UFC and other MMA organizations. Olivi was born on August 29 in New Jersey as the youngest child in her family and grew up in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Nine months after enrolling, Megan Olivi graduated with Cum Laude with honors. Please check your email for a confirmation. She became co-host of Fight Night, a UFC preshow. His first two being against Demetrious Johnson and his last two against Deiveson Figueiredo. © Copyright 2020 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. UFC host and reporter Megan Olivi is occasionally put in the rather peculiar position of having to interview her own husband, UFC flyweight Joseph Benavidez, after he fights.. A year later, they got married. 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UFC commentator Megan Olivi has penned a warm message about her husband Joseph Benavidez after he lost a flyweight title fight to Deiveson Figueiredo. Let’s go make out and eat everything in the world now … ❤️, A post shared by Megan Olivi (@meganolivi) on Jul 18, 2020 at 9:23pm PDT, “You are the best person I have ever known. © Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2020. We serve you with the latest breaking news, exclusive fighter interviews, videos and more. On a night to forget for Benavidez in the Octagon, where he fell to a second successive loss to Figueiredo via three knockdowns and a … Let’s go make out and eat everything in the world now ... ❤️, A post shared by Megan Olivi (@meganolivi) on Jul 18, 2020 at 9:23pm PDT, Help me Megan. Her Boyfriend, Ex-Husbands and Relationships. According to NetWorthsPedia, she’s worth somewhere between $1 million to $5 million. According to MEAWW, Olivi has pursued journalism for a long time now. Benavidez was born on July 31, 1984, in San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. In order to support himself financially as a young boy, Benavidez worked as a canvas painter while striving to become a professional MMA fighter. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! He began fighting in smaller MMA organizations before he made it to the UFC. Although Benavidez has won many fights, he’s lost a couple of them too. Jessica Aguilar proud to witness growth of women's MMA: 'We're established'. I am so lucky to be your wife. I have never been more proud of you. In 2010, after Benavidez choked out Wagnney Fabiano, Olivi interviewed him. There’s another crucial element of her life that overlaps with the MMA world, though, and that’s her marriage to Joseph Benavidez. While some praised Benavidez's bravery, others argued that the resounding loss, which left him emotional in his post-fight press conference, could signal his imminent retirement from the sport. Since Benavidez was unable to find Faber’s gym when he reached LA, he decided instead to fight in any gym in Roseville, whereupon impressed spectators pointed out how he could hit Faber, who was equally impressive with his performance. BJPENN.COM is your premier source for all MMA News. Unsurprisingly, thanks to those wins, Olivi soon took notice of him. In addition to the two losses against Figueiredo, Benavidez controversially dropped a decision in the inaugural UFC flyweight title fight with Demetrious Johnson at UFC 152 and was knocked out in the rematch one year later. Thank you for being everything a fighter, husband and man should be. 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On a night to forget for Benavidez in the Octagon, where he fell to a second successive loss to Figueiredo via three knockdowns and a rear-naked choke submission in the first round, the flyweight veteran was left in little doubt that his presenter wife remained his greatest fan. pic.twitter.com/em5xtD9M3y, All respect to Joe B but y’all know he has to hang it up. I am as proud of him as ever. Besides reporting on MMA events for the network, she also wrote columns for the channel’s online platform. When they work on the same night, she’s as professional as she always is. 'Inside LFA with Ron Kruck:' Ex- LFA stars deliver fireworks on 'UFC Fight Island,' LFA 93, 94 previewed, UFC on ESPN+ 38 faceoff video highlights, photo gallery, Patricky Freire issues statement on Bellator 249 removal: 'I really wanted to fight', Dana White: Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier rematch unlikely for AT&T Stadium, Dana White: UFC champ Israel Adesanya has 'a lot of options' – and Jon Jones is one of them. Megan’s first job in martial arts reporting came after she earned her master’s degree. Benavidez also earned a dubious distinction in the fight, becoming the first UFC fighter to go 0-4 in championship bouts. Thank you for being everything a fighter, husband and man should be. The rest is, as they say, history. The Untold Truth of Katelyn Jae and Her Relationship With Kane... Who is Jennifer Lopez Dating? Benavidez’s story isn’t an unusual one. Olivi Still The Proudest Wife. Benavidez proposed to Olivi in 2014. In early 2018, the couple hosted the Animal Foundation’s Best in Show 2018 as a co-chair. Benavidez suffered the seventh defeat of his career in a repeat of the result when he fought Figueiredo in February, although he lasted a round longer on that occasion before being knocked out in the second round in the US. This fight was a rematch of the original encounter between Benavidez and Figueiredo at UFC Norfolk in February, which Figueiredo won but was ineligible for the title after failing to make weight. The couple is married since October 9, 2015. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Although it is not exactly clear how much he earns per fight, credible sources estimate his net worth at around $2 million. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. Although Benavidez has never won gold, his successful career has earned a lot of money. Megan Olivi praises husband Joseph Benavidez after Figueiredo loss. There are many power couples in sports, and this applies to the UFC, too. Eventually, however, Benavidez passed out in a choke in the final minute of the first. You are the best person I have ever known. The couple is married since October 9, 2015. The pair have been inseparable ever since. I can’t believe I get to be with you every day, it’s a literal dream come true. Joseph Benavidez earned most of his money with professional fighting. Similarly, Olivi’s UFC job is quite lucrative. Her history at FOX dates back to her internship year when she worked at Fox News Channel. A post shared by Joseph Benavidez (@joejitsu) on Sep 9, 2019 at 5:36am PDT, “And all day and all night and everything she sees is just blue” , A post shared by Megan Olivi (@meganolivi) on Feb 6, 2019 at 5:09am PST. Benavidez faced Deiveson Figueiredo for the vacant flyweight title at UFC Norfolk last night as he looked to go third-time lucky and finally become a champion with the promotion.
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