A piece of amazing news just hit the internet. Longtime UFC reporter Megan Olivi gave the MMA community a pleasant update when she announced her pregnancy on social media. Married to veteran fighter Joseph Benavidez, the duo are finally expecting their first child! The MMA journalist rushed to social media to share the incredible news with all of her fans and peers.

Sharing an adorable photo with her husband and their dog, Megan posted a heartwarming caption, “We have waited so long to say this – Baby Benavidez will debut this summer. We are beyond grateful for this beautiful blessing ♥️.” The couple’s announcement was as creative as it can get, with the picture showing Joseph Benavidez reading a newspaper titled ‘The Newborn Times,’ as the headline read, “Baby Benavidez is on the way! Arriving in Summer 2025.”

The duo has long been one of the most loved couples in the MMA world. They first met in 2009 in a hotel in Mandalay Bay, and it wouldn’t be wrong to say that it was love at first sight. Megan Olivi and Joseph Benavidez crossed paths in a lobby, and that little moment changed the course of their lives. The beloved couple soon started dating and finally tied the knot in 2015.

So, when a couple this beloved uploaded a social media post about them finally having a baby, it was no surprise that many from the UFC came forward to congratulate them. But not just them, joining UFC personalities and fans, were some other notable faces from other realms of combat sports. So, what were the reactions like? Let’s find out!

Fight world rejoices at Megan Olivi and Joseph Benavidez’s news

As soon as the Instagram post hit the internet, many from the UFC were quick to congratulate the couple. Some notable faces from the wrestling world also joined the comments to share their excitement about the surprising announcement. One such celebrity was CM Punk, a WWE superstar who once tried his hand in the UFC in what was no less than a lackluster run. But he did make some good friends, such as Olivi and Joseph Benavidez. So, when the beloved journalist announced her pregnancy, ‘The Cult of Personality’ simply wrote, “OMG❤️” to share his excitement.

Another known face from the wrestling world in the comments was that of fellow analyst Renee Paquette. A backstage interviewer just like Olivi, the All Elite Wrestling member, announced her excitement about the news as she wrote in the comments, “Omg omg omg yay!!!!!! Congrats!!!” Her excitement was also shared by a female fighter from the UFC. Former women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm wrote in the comments, “Congratulations! Blessings!!!!”

Apart from Holmes, other UFC fighters who congratulated the duo were Belal Muhammad, TJ Dillashaw, and Luke Rockhold as they wrote, “Congrats 👏👏👏.” “Congratulations! So happy for you two.” and “Congratulations,” respectively. Fellow analyst and commentator Jon Anik, a very good friend of the couple, also shared his excitement about the news. After all, he and Megan Olivi spent a lot of time backstage, and it was no surprise that the UFC commentator loved getting hit by this major surprise. Taking to the comments, he wrote, “Congratulations! Wicked happy for you guys! 🥹🙏🏼” Well, are you excited about their baby? Let us know in the comments.