Megan Olivi is one of the leading female MMA reporters in the world, and here is everything you should know about her, including net worth, husband, salary and endorsements. You can also read about the richest UFC fighters of all time.
Megan Olivi Facts
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father’s name | To be updated |
| Mother’s name | To be updated |
| Star sign | Virgo |
| College | Seton Hall University |
| Net worth (2024) | $2.5 million |
| Salary (2024) | $650,000 (approx. from the UFC) |
| Age | 38 |
| Date of birth | August 29, 1986 |
| Profession | MMA Reporter |
| Nationality | American |
| Achievements | One of the leading female Mixed Martial Reporters in the world |
| Wife/Partner | Joseph Benavidez |
| Children | None |
Megan Olivi is one of the few female mixed martial arts reporters in the world. She has been an integral part of the UFC for quite a long time. The reporter is married to former UFC fighter Joseph Benavidez.
Megan Olivi Net Worth
Megan Olivi has a net worth of around $2.5 million. This has been primarily due to her career as an MMA reporter, and also due to her investments in real estate alongside her husband Joseph Benavidez. Megan Olivi earns an average salary of $100,000 from UFC for a match.
The annual salary she receives is from Fox since she is under the contract of the Media company. Her annual salary is $500,000.
Megan Olivi Career
Megan Olivi did her master’s at Fordham University. Soon after her completion, she was given a chance to cover MMA in Las Vegas. That is when her love for the sport began.
However, she didn’t land a job in the UFC back then. She was only covering promotions other than the UFC.
Olivi then slowly began entering UFC coverage. She initially hosted the UFC’s Preshow – Fight Day. She was then handed a job by Fox Sports for covering UFC events, and that was when her career as an MMA reporter kickstarted.
For quite a long time, Olivi was the host of UFC Ultimate Insider on Fox Sports 1. She also hosted a series called The Exchange with Megan Olivi.
Currently, according to Fox, “Olivi serves as the FOX Sports UFC backstage television broadcast and digital correspondent and host for all major UFC events around the globe.”
Olivi currently reports for NFL on Fox and ESPN as well. She has come a long way since 2009.
Besides, being an MMA reporter, Olivi has also worked as a Social Media Reporter for the MLB team San Diego Padres.
And for the 2017 Miss Universe Pageant, Olivi was the final telecast judge.
Megan Olivi Family and Endorsements
Megan Olivi was born on the 29th of August, 1986 in New Jersey. Details about her parents are not known. She has two siblings, and she was the youngest of the three children.
Olivi is married to popular UFC flyweight Joseph Benavidez. The pair met way back in 2009 in Mandalay Bay. They ended up going to Tryst Nightclub in Las Vegas, and that’s how their romance began.
Six years later, in 2015, the couple married. As of now, the pair do not have any children, but they have a pet dog, whose photos they share very often on social media.
Benavidez announced his retirement from mixed martial arts on the 15th of September, 2021. A career spanning more than 15 years, Benavidez fought for the flyweight title four times. His last fight was against Askar Askarov at UFC 259, 6 months prior to his retirement.
He bowed out with a record of 28 wins and 8 losses.
Following his retirement, Olivi reacted to the same on Twitter. She tweeted:
“Retirement adventures are gonna be fun My King Forever @JoeJitsu.”
Not much information is available about her endorsements. Anything if available, will be updated soon.
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FAQs about Megan Olivi
Megan Olivi has a net worth of $2.5 million.
Megan Olivi was born on the 29th of August, 1986.
Megan Olivi was born in New Jersey.
Megan Olivi is 38 years old.
Megan Olivi is married to UFC Fighter Joseph Benavidez.
No, Megan Olivi does not have any children.
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