When you think of a typical UFC event, there are a few faces that pop up in your mind. Joe Rogan? Yes. Jon Anik? Of course. Dana White? Obviously. But what about Megan Olivi? The UFC heartthrob is a constant presence on the mic during UFC events and has a fanbase of her own in the MMA community.

But while she gives us all the inside reports, how much do you know about the cheerful host? Well, this article will tell us everything one has to know about the famed UFC host, whose beautiful smile and amazing penchant for the sport have earned her over a quarter of a million followers on Instagram and made her an irreplaceable part of the UFC family.

Where is Megan Olivi from? Ethnicity, early life, and parents

Megan Olivi was born in New Jersey to a loving family of Italian descent. She is the youngest of three siblings and therefore received a lot of love from her mother and her father, whom she lovingly calls ‘Big Mick.’ The UFC presenter was raised in Pennsylvania; however, she decided to move back to New Jersey to get her degree in political science from Seton Hall University.

She gained an interest in journalism during her undergrad days and worked as an intern for Fox News. Her experience working as a reporter later made Olivi pursue a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Fordham University in New York City.

Who is Megan Olivi married to? Do they have kids?

Megan Olivi met her husband, former UFC fighter Joseph Benavidez, back in 2009. Back then, they both were in a hotel in Mandalay Bay, where they crossed paths in a lobby. The duo soon started dating and got into a serious relationship for six years before finally tying the knot in 2015. Since then, the duo has been living in their Las Vegas home.

Benavidez, arguably one of the greatest flyweights in the UFC had a career record of 28 wins and eight losses. He finally retired from the UFC in September 2021. Since then, Benavidez has remained active in the MMA community by being a part of several training sessions. He also focuses on his other interests, such as traveling and streaming, where he plays games online. The couple does not have any children; however, they do own a dog named Ben.

Megan Olivi’s professional career

As we said earlier, it was during her undergrad internship that Olivi gained an interest in journalism. During the internship, she realized that political reporting was not her cup of tea. So the guys she used to talk sports with suggested that Olivi try doing the same but in front of a camera instead. Olivi had combat sports in her blood. Her grandfather used to box in the Navy; her great uncle was a professional boxer, and her brother soon followed suit by getting into Greco and folkstyle wrestling before wrestling at the Naval Academy.

So, she too gained an interest in the sport and would often be found in the gym and on the mat. So when Fox News’ Mike Straka asked her to be a part of a digital MMA show they were organizing, giving her the first taste of MMA journalism, she did not have to think twice. She then joined Heavy.com’s MMA vertical as a host before finally moving back to Fox News. Although she got the opportunity to be a part of Fox Sports San Diego and cover baseball, she soon moved back to MMA reporting after missing the thrill of mixed martial arts.

How did Megan Olivi start working for the UFC?

After quitting her job as a baseball reporter for Fox Sports in just seven months, Olivi moved back to Las Vegas. And as luck would have it, she had something special planned for her. The UFC soon came knocking and offered her the opportunity to work for the Dana White-led promotion in 2013.

She soon started becoming a familiar face for UFC fans. Whether it be working backstage for UFC.com or FS1, hosting Q&A sessions, or the Ultimate Insider, Olivi has become an integral part of the promotion.

How much does Megan Olivi make? Earnings and net worth

Olivi has now become one of the most famous sports journalists in the world. A crucial part of the UFC as well as the FOX broadcasting team, she has truly become one of the most sought-after faces in her field. So it is no wonder that she has amassed herself a net worth of around $2.5 million. The UFC host earns an annual salary of $100,000 from Fox Sports for her role as a host and reporter for several UFC events. But that’s not all, since she also hosts other UFC-related shows such as “The Exchange With Megan Olivi” on UFC Fight Pass; these also provide an additional boost to her massive net worth. Olivi and her husband have also made several other investments, such as in real estate. These investments also play a major part in her being so well-off in life.

Her story is truly inspirational. It isn’t easy to carve a path in an industry the way Olivi has managed to do so. No wonder her fans love to shower her with love and support every chance they get on social media. And it won’t be wrong to say that she will keep on inspiring many other budding journalists in the future.