Podcast appearances and mentions of Megan Olivi

Another big weekend comes and goes and it's time to see where we're all at the Morning After! New York Eric Jackman is in the house with Mike Bohn and Megan Olivi (jumping on at 7:20am, 5:20 NYC time) to react to main event being called off last night at the Apex, Gamrot and what's next, UFC 316, Merab, Julianna Pena, Kayla Harrison, new fights with Wonderboy back and more! Plus we do our Basketball movies TOP 3! Don't forget to drop your questions and support the by using the below codes: Download the Saily app and use the code [submission] or go to https://Saily.com/submission to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! Don't forget to use code "SUBMISSION" at https://Manscaped.com for 15% AND FREE SHIPPING (Plus you're helping the show)

In this episode of WORK, Erika talks about what it really means to show up prepared—at work, in your routines, and in your life. She breaks down generational differences in effort, the myth of phoning it in, and why some people make everything look easy. Plus, a conversation with sports broadcaster Megan Olivi about performance, pressure, and doing the work so thoroughly they’re glad you’re in the room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Gaethje trains at the UFC PI; Magomed Ankalaev has a striking session; Champ Alex Pereira tests his recovery with his physiotherapist; Maurico Ruffy races cars; Justin Gaethje hits golf balls with Megan Olivi; Rafael Fiziev runs into Chael Sonnen. #UFC #embedded #ufc313

Steve Hartman and Rich Ohrnberger are back on Red Zone Radio for Week 9 in the NFL! The guys take you through all 8 of the early window games, highlighted by the Broncos taking on the Ravens, the Cowboys trying to salvage their season against the Falcons, and the Commanders & Jayden Daniels trying to stay hot against the Giants! Plus, Fox NFL reporter Megan Olivi joins the show ahead of the Rams @ Seahawks tilt, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 3,500, the guys celebrate the 3,500th show by welcoming Jorge Masvidal, Michael Chandler, Frank Trigg, Randy Couture, Johnny Hendricks, Gilbert Melendez, Ben Rothwell, Megan Olivi, Joey Diaz, Rashad Evans, Burt Watson,, Michael Schiavello, Nolan King, Mike Bohn, Simon Samano, Chael Sonnen and Eric Nicksick onto the show.

Here's a little treat for those of you who enjoyed UFC content on My Mom's Basement, but miss it now that it's moved to the Spinnin Backfist MMA Show - Megan Olivi joins Robbie to discuss UFC 300 this weekend, how she prepares for interviews and keeps things fresh with fighters she knows very well, the most must-try food spots in Las Vegas, her cut scenes from 'Road House', and more! #UFC #MMA #UFC300 ****************************************   My Mom's Basement is a weekly podcast hosted by Robbie Fox, started in March 2019, to discuss movies, music, comic books, wrestling, mixed martial arts, and more with his friends and idols alike!   Subscribe on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/MyMomsBasementWithRobbieFox Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-moms-basement/id1457255205 Follow Robbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatrobbiefox Follow Robbie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobbieBarstool My Mom's Basement Merchandise: https://store.barstoolsports.com/collections/my-moms-basementYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/mymomsbasement

Ian Garry barely eked out a win over the ultra tough Geoff Neal this past Saturday night, but after all the trash he talked combined with that performance, we're left wondering if the Irish lightning rod can turn his plight around. The crowd, the fans watching around the world and his fellow fighters spent a fair amount of time roasting him on social media in the aftermath of the contest, and even into the week as the Irishman did the podcast rounds.Bloody Elbow is fighting for the sport, the fighters and the fans. If you share our mission, please consider becoming a paid subscriber today.One of the biggest problems we see with Garry is his inability to figure out whether he wants to be a face or a heel. The turmoil of this dilemma is almost palpable too. He spoke to Ariel Helwani about his ritual crying session he has before each fight, trying to illustrate the passion and respect he has for the sport, yet his comments and even his actions in the leadup to fight day painted the picture of a man playing the heel role—or trying to.It was particularly notable when he talked about how he was going to finish Neal on his Instagram account yet didn't come anywhere near his prediction. It was certainly a far cry from the man that insisted on dapping before each round. (H/T MMA Junkie for the transcription)“What am I going to finish him with? I am going to make him quit,” Garry said in an Instagram post. “He'll choose when he's done. I'd like to kick him to the body and have him do that, when the dog's sh—tting – the look when the dogs look at you, like, when they're pooing, for protection. That's what they do, right? Look at their owners when they're pooing because that's when they're vulnerable for attack?”In an interview with Megan Olivi, he told her that if Geoff Neal tried to shoot for a takedown, he would “either break a limb or take his soul.”When discussing the contest during the post-fight press conference, he talked about how hard Geoff Neal hits and how “if you were in front of him, you'd run too.” I wouldn't normally have a problem with this if he would just figure out what he wants to be, good guy Ian Garry or bad guy Ian Garry. This wishy-washy stuff leaves a sour taste in the mouth. And I must reiterate, this has nothing to do with his wife. It is 100% rooted in him.Ian talked all that smack, yet didn't seem like he was willing to believe in himself enough to throw down and go for it. Then you look at Ilia Topuria, also poised to become a superstar (definitely the man most likely to actually achieve it) and how he fought like a man possessed. The two performances are night and day, and to hear Ian tell it, one would think he's poised for greatness the likes of which the world has never seen. From where I'm sitting, he's got a lot of work to do to turn this frown upside down.That said, I'm still on the Ian Garry stan-wagon, as I've been since he made his debut. I can't tell you how many times I argued with my co-hosts over several shows about his talent and potential for greatness. I want to see him do well because I think his evolution has been amazing to watch. That said, Saturday night's performance was merely a whimper, not the roar we were promised. It's up to you to turn it around.Get the UFC to make a fight in Ireland with you headlining, and hopefully, it will be against Colby Covington. Put on a Fight of the Year performance. Gain the adulation and support of your country. Gain the fanbase you envision for yourself. And for Heaven's sake, go heel or go face—there is no in between.What else did you talk about besides Ian Garry?We broke down five fights from this weekend's upcoming UFC Mexico card and Victor secured a sensational interview with Josie Reisman, the unauthorized biographer of Vince McMahon. The best part is today is FREE episode day, so the entire show is on us. You're welcome. Here's the fights we predicted:UFC Mexico* Brandon Moreno  vs.  Brandon Royval 125 lbs * Yair Rodriguez  vs.  Brian Ortega 145 lbs * Daniel Zellhuber  vs.  Francisco Prado 155 lbs * Raul Rosas Jr.  vs.  Ricky Turcios 135 lbs * Yazmin Jauregui  vs.  Sam Hughes 115 lbsYou know you can count on us for quick, consistent quality UFC coverage. Bloody Elbow is an independent, reader supported publication. Please subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with our best work and learn how you can support the site. Please subscribe to our podcast Substack, as well. We're constantly refining to try and provide our readers and listeners with the best, most current MMA news and opinions.Follow us as @BloodyElbow on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and at BloodyElbow.Substack.com & BloodyElbowPodcast.Substack.com. Thank you for listening to the Level Change Podcast. This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

UFC and NFL commentator Megan Olivi had high praise for the city of Las Vegas as it prepares to host its first Super Bowl. Olivi is a Las Vegas resident and joined Mile High Sports to talk about the energy in the city leading up to the big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.

Day 2 from Media Row. Guests include Megan Olivi of the UFC, AJ Perez of Front Office Sports, Robert Littal from Black Sports Online, and more! 

On today's episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt are joined by Megan Olivi to recap last Saturday's fights in Nashville and assess where Cory Sandhagen fits in the UFC bantamweight title picture. As Jim and Matt wait for Megan to work through some technical difficulties, the guys discuss why they believe Cory Sandhagen's ability to fight through a torn triceps tendon should be the main takeaway despite the low amount of combined significant strikes in Saturday's main event against Rob Font. Then, Megan arrives on the show and takes the conversation towards the overall depth of the bantamweight division and what needs to happen for Sandhagen to get his title shot. After Megan provides some additional journalistic context to Tatiana Suarez's resilient story following the unbeaten strawweight's win over Jessica Andrade on Saturday night, she wraps up her appearance on the show by telling Matt what she and her husband Joseph Benavidez are streaming these days on TV.

Join Captain Sandy, Leah Rae, and guest Megan Olivi as they discuss the power of kindness, learning, and maintaining a healthy mental state. Megan, a sports broadcaster and journalist known for her work with the UFC, Fox Sports, and ESPN, shares her journey in broadcasting, emphasizing the value of treating every step as a learning opportunity and building relationships. She also highlights her advocacy for mental health awareness and sobriety, and talks about her husband, Joseph Benavidez's recovery and sobriety. We explore the challenges faced by women in male-dominated industries, while emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and creating a welcoming environment. Discover valuable lessons on self-care, preparation, and continuous growth. This episode will inspire and empower you on your own journey!  Follow Captain Sandy: Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Leah Rae is a fashion expert herself owning Skin By Leah and being in the beauty industry 30 years. Follow Leah Rae: Skin By Leah Instagram Twitter Facebook A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DC & RC are previewing UFC 289 where the Women's Bantamweight Title is on the line. Current Champ Amanda Nunes will face #5 ranked Irene Aldana. UFC's Lead Reporter Megan Olivi joins the show after sitting down with Irene Aldana. Find out how Aldana said she could beat Nunes. Plus, the guys give their list of the Top 5 “Best Fighters to Never Win a Title.” As always, we Tap In or Tap Out. So, who wins in a fight…a UFC Flyweight or an NFL Linebacker?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Olivi joins the guys as a special guest co-host for today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! The trio start off the show with a recap of last Saturday's UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland card from top to bottom. With the holidays upon us, Megan and the guys talk about their favorite Christmas songs. But in a special Christmas surprise, Serra-Longo trained fighter and UFC bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili brings a smile to Matt's face by calling in to the show live from his Jamaican vacation with teammate and bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling. Finally, Megan, Matt and Jim wrap up the show by reviewing the wild year that was — making their picks for UFC upset of the year, fight of the year, knockout of the year, and breakthrough fighter of the year among other awards. 

Jim, Matt, and guest co‐host Megan Olivi talk with Andre Petroski and Green Bay Packers tight end Marcedes Lewis on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim, Matt, and Megan are joined by Andre Petroski fresh off his win over Nick Maximov at UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Rakic over the weekend. He reveals that he used a sequence he learned from Rener Gracie on The Ultimate Fighter to submit Maximov, opens up about why he called out Gerald Meerschaert in his post-fight interview, and shares why he would not choose the Diaz brothers as training partners if he was at the beginning of his mixed martial arts career.  Then, Green Bay Packers tight end Marcedes Lewis makes his UFC Unfiltered debut. He opens up about how training in mixed martial arts compares to training for football, shares what it was like to grapple with Daniel Cormier and watch UFC cards with Aaron Rodgers, and details the atmosphere in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas the night Conor McGregor knocked out Jose Aldo for the UFC Featherweight belt at UFC 194. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megan Olivi is in the storytelling business, and she is marvelously suited for her job. What does it take to become one of the most notable broadcasters for one of the biggest sports in the world? A dynamic personality helps but Megan believes it all boils down to having a genuine interest in people. Week after week she is able to take millions of viewers into the lives and mindset of world class athletes, peeling back the layers and helping them tell their amazing stories. In this episode, Megan shares some of HER stories and lets us in on what makes her so passionate about her craft. Her energy and positivity make for good listening.Cheers!

In this edition of WAG Wednesday, the guys were joined by Megan Olivi. Megan is a reporter and host for UFC & she does sidelines for the NFL on Fox. Megan is married to former MMA fighter Joseph Benavidez. She is also a huge Yankee fan that grew up in NJ and went to Seton Hall.

Hear from the UFC Bantamweight champion and his coach Ray Longo, along with country star Michael Ray, on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, coach Ray Longo joins Jim and Matt ahead of Aljamain Sterling's rematch against Petr Yan in the co-main event of UFC 273 this Saturday. Before he relives the highlights of his acting career, Longo explains why he believes Aljamain has a better mentality heading into this weekend's fight and why he feels better prepared to corner Aljamain on Saturday night.  Then, Aljamain Sterling himself calls into the show. He reveals what happened the day of his first fight with Petr Yan that impacted his performance, walks listeners through his wrestling-heavy game plan, and explains why he's still a fan of Will Smith after his altercation with Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. Aljamain also shares what it was like to discuss his life before entering the UFC on the latest episode of the UFC podcast Becoming a Fighter with Megan Olivi, out now.  Country star Michael Ray closes the show. He opens up about singing karaoke with former UFC title challenger Dan Henderson, shares the crazy conversation he had with Bill Murray at the Chicago Cubs World Series after-party, and offers his take on which is scarier: singing on stage or fighting in an Octagon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After winning the UFC Bantamweight title, Aljamain Sterling appeared to go from fan-favorite to villain overnight.  If you think he simply got lucky, then you don't know Aljamain Sterling. Aljo's path to the title included roadblocks set by his own family, intervention from an all-time great of the sport, and an uncanny ability to make the best of unfortunate circumstances. Hear Aljamain's story on latest episode of Becoming a Fighter with Megan Olivi.

Megan Olivi (@meganolivi) is a reporter and host for UFC and also a sideline reporter for the NFL on FOX. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet at the Blue Wire Studios at Wynn Las Vegas to talk about how she got started as a broadcaster, majoring in Political Science in college, landing her job with UFC, how interviewing Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey and Brock Lesnar changed the course of her career, meeting her husband Joe Benavidez, working as a sideline reporter for the NFL on FOX, the best advice that Dana White has given her, being on the commentary team with Joe Rogan, her favorite UFC fight of all time and more! Quote to think about: "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” - Babe Ruth For more information about CVV and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. Follow CVV on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas' origin.  Jim and Matt are off today, so we're re-airing an episode of the UFC's newest podcast, Becoming a Fighter with Megan Olivi, in honor of the official announcement of Rose Namajunas' next title defense against Carla Esparza at UFC 274 in May.  Hear directly from Rose why she dedicated her life to fighting, even when it's clear she could have done just about anything she wanted.  Check out the Becoming A Fighter feed now for more episodes of the series, including Brandon Moreno, Leon Edwards, and Ian Heinisch. The next episode of the series, featuring Aljamain Sterling, will be released UFC 273 fight week. We'll be back on Wednesday to preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night card in Columbus, Ohio this Saturday, headlined by the Heavyweight showdown between Curtis Blaydes and Chris Daukaus!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robbie Fox, Big Ev and Jack Mac discuss the upcoming card UFC 272 with guests Megan Olivi & Paddy The Baddy.

On this episode of the Fight Fan, Pete Hoffman speaks to Megan Olivi about what's to come in 2022 for the UFC (28:04), is joined by former adult entertainer turned sports broadcaster Lisa Ann, (83:06), UFC Light Heavyweight Fighter Dustin Jacoby (101:42) and UFC Lightweight Jalin Turner (133:25)... Twitter: @TheHoffWFAN @TheFightFanWFAN

Beloved UFC broadcaster, Megan Olivi, joins Miesha Tate and Ryan McKinnell to recap UFC 272 (0:22) and discuss her amazing career, which has inspired many women to get into sports broadcasting, in honor of Women's History Month (6:12)

Joe is joined by his wife, UFC/NFL reporter Megan Olivi to discuss her most anticipated movie of the year House of Gucci! Also a movie Q&A with Megan where joe asks her about her about her favorite movies and the best movies Joe has forced on her at home.

Jim and Matt are ready to talk about the first UFC event of the year on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Gerald McCoy makes his UFC Unfiltered debut. Before Matt and Gerald bond over Hugh Jackman's only flaw as Wolverine, he shares how impressed he is with fighters like Michael Chandler and Dominick Cruz after seeing them train in-person, and how heartbroken he was after seeing his favorite fighter, Amanda Nunes, lose at UFC 269 to Julianna Peña.  Then, Megan Olivi joins the show to talk about her new podcast, Becoming a Fighter, about the journey of UFC fighters before they made it to the promotion. Besides that, she discusses what stood out to her about Francis Ngannou after her latest sit-down interview, and why she was so impressed with Calvin Kattar's performance against Giga Chikadze on Saturday night.  Jim and Matt close the show highlighting some of their favorite performances from UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Chikadze, including Jake Collier's submission win against Chase Sherman in the co-main event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Rose Namajunas end up dedicating her skills and passions to fighting when it's clear she could have done just about anything she wanted?  In many ways, fighting has always been in her blood. The UFC Strawweight champion overcame a tough childhood filled with violence. Rose leaned into mixed martial arts to cope with everything around her. Little did she know, her dedication to the sport would take her to the mountaintop.  

From drug trafficking in the Canary Islands to learning how to survive in Rikers prison, Ian Heinisch's journey to the Octagon is too crazy to make up -- but his unusual path led to him becoming one of the baddest Middleweights in the UFC. 

Why do people dedicate their life to a sport as grueling  as Mixed Martial Arts, with no guarantee of success? And how do they overcome obstacles, both in their life and in the cage, in pursuit of their goal of being a champion? In this show, we try to find the answers to those questions. Because oftentimes, it's the fights that happen outside of the Octagon that create the athletes performing within it.Be sure to follow Becoming a Fighter with Megan Olivi wherever you listen! 

Jim and Matt are inviting pals of the show for the final two episodes of 2021 as they make their picks for their favorite moments of UFC action from the past year.  Comedian Adam Ray kicks off the show to make his pick for 'UFC Moment of the Year.' He also reveals why he's such a big fan of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, does some great impressions of Chuck Liddell and Jay Leno, and discusses how much of an advantage it is for fighters to weigh more than their opponents.  Then, Megan Olivi joins the show to make her pick for 'UFC Fighter of the Year.' She also recaps her weekend working on the sidelines for a football game in Detroit, reveals what Cub Swanson said about the future of his career after his first-round TKO win against Darren Elkins, and details why Belal Muhammad is a problem for top-ranked Welterweights after his win against Stephen Thompson on Saturday.  Don't forget to listen to part two of the UFC Unfiltered 2021 recap show this Wednesday with special guests Brendan Fitzgerald and Din Thomas!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Try not to be jealous of Joseph Benavidez's life as a newly retired fighter on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim and Matt break down a few of their favorite fights from Saturday's card, UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Spann. They discuss Devin Clark's toughness in his loss to Ion Cutelaba and Hannah Goldy's come-from-behind armbar submission win against Emily Whitmire.  Then, comedian Dan Soder joins the show. Before Matt reveals to Dan that he was the inspiration for one of his bits when he had to do stand-up on Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight, Dan tells stories of his time with Stipe Miocic during his guest appearance on Dan's show "Billions" and shares why he is so excited to see the Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler rematch 17 years in the making at UFC 266 this Saturday.  Joseph Benavidez closes the show shortly after announcing his retirement from the UFC. He explains why the idea of making a spectacle of his retirement was uncomfortable at first, he talks about the career path he hopes to transition to, the reality shows he and his wife Megan Olivi most enjoy watching, and why crying at movies and television shows is nothing new for him.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie sits down with Megan Olivi to discuss the work ethic, sheer drive and determination it took to break into her line of work and be well on her way to reaching her maximum potential in her industry. She provides a glimpse of her life as a woman broadcaster, particularly her mission to humanize prominent athletic figures. We gain insight into her personal with husband, Joseph Benavidez, and how the two became MMA's "It Couple." Megan also shares some of her vulnerabilities being under scrutiny by both her peers and sports-fans alike. She offers advice and direction for up-and-coming journalists that are looking for success in her industry. Megan also discusses the unique fashion rules when preparing for an upcoming fight night, her de-stress regimen, and some of her most memorable interviews.

While Matt is in Las Vegas for a very special UFC project, Megan Olivi joins Jim as today's special guest co-host on UFC Unfiltered! After Jim and Megan bond over how not-handy they both are, Justin Gaethje joins the show. He opens up about his gardening hobby, pulls absolutely no punches when asked what he thinks of UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira and UFC Welterweight Kevin Lee, and gives his perspective of the long road that has lead him to a match against Michael Chandler on November 6th at Madison Square Garden at UFC 268.  Then, coach, owner and founder of Fortis MMA, Sayif Saud joins the show. He discusses how proud he is that Fortis MMA has had more fighters earn contracts on Dana White's Contender Series than any other academy in the world, reveals how Fortis MMA fighter Ryan Spann has dealt with hateful messages on social media ahead of his main event bout against Anthony Smith on September 18th, and reveals what he believes are necessary characteristics of a great coach. Jim and Megan close the show with their favorite moments from UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Till, including Derek Brunson's underdog submission win against Darren Till in the main event and Paddy Pimblett's breakout victory in his UFC debut.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megan Olivi joins Jim and Matt on today's special UFC 263 episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Megan discusses her time with Leon Edwards while making the latest episode of the UFC's newest podcast, Becoming A Fighter (available right here on the UFC Unfiltered feed). Then, Leon joins the show ahead of his five round bout against Nate Diaz this Saturday at UFC 263. He talks about what has inspired him to share his inspiring life story on Becoming A Fighter, reveals his take on a potential boxing match between Tyron Woodley and Jake Paul, and discusses why being in a five round fight with Diaz plays to his advantage.  Then, after Matt struggles to tell Jim and Megan about his favorite moments from the new season of The Ultimate Fighter, Hakeem Dawodu calls in. He opens up about losing a close friend to addiction and his own past substance abuse issues, how learning Tae Kwon Do as his first martial art has shaped his career, and why he believes he deserves a top-10 opponent if he can hand Movsar Evloev his first defeat this Saturday at UFC 263. Jim, Matt, and Megan close out the show with their picks for UFC 263, including the highly anticipated headline bout between Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surprise! While Jim and Matt take some time off for the holiday, check out the third installment of the UFC's newest podcast: Becoming a Fighter. Becoming A Fighter is a new show hosted by Megan Olivi that aims to learn why your favorite UFC athletes became fighters.  Fight fans are familiar with Leon Edwards' struggles during the pandemic to book a fight. But being born in Jamaica as the son of a gang leader, Leon is no stranger to adversity. He had to overcome unimaginable loss and struggle just to get his shot in the UFC.  This show asks the simple question: How did he get here? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Fight Fan, Pete Hoffman talks about the Jon Jones hiccup and Fury, Joshua, Wilder debacle (7:00). Also, Megan Olivi of the UFC and NFL on FOX joins the show to talk about her love of the Yankees, Joshua Fabia Diego Sanchez situation, a preview of the Cody Garbrandt vs Rob Font fight and much much more. (16:25) Podcast: Apple Podcast: Twitter: @TheHoffWFAN @TheFightFanWFAN Facebook: Youtube: Instagram:

Jim and Matt recap the action from UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gane and speak to one half of UFC 259's main event on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, comedian Gary Owen makes his UFC Unfiltered debut. He lets the guys know what he thought of Derrick Lewis' dominant performance over Curtis Blaydes, shares what happened during his first open mic night that ended in him getting kicked out of the club and recaps the first season of The Ultimate Fighter that got him hooked on the sport.  Then, Joseph Benavidez calls in ahead of his bout against Askar Askarov at UFC 259 this Saturday. He flexes his movie knowledge by giving some recommendations to Jim and Matt, shares what it's like to be married to UFC reporter Megan Olivi, and details why it's liberating to not chase after a title at this phase of his career.  Finally, Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz joins Jim and Matt ahead of his first title defense against Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya this Saturday in the main event of UFC 259. He shares why he's a big fan of cold water baths for workout recoveries, which video games he plays while he's on the road, and how his life has changed since becoming the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion last September. They also recap some of Jan's best performances inside the UFC Octagon, and Jan explains what JJJ (Jan Jiu Jitsu) is! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Jim and Matt are off for the holidays, we have one more episode of UFC's newest podcast for you to check out! Becoming A Fighter is a new show hosted by Megan Olivi that aims to learn why your favorite UFC athletes became fighters. Our second subject is UFC Strawweight Rose Namajunas.  This episode details in Rose's own words how she was able to thrive despite the rough conditions of her neighborhood in Milwaukee, and how she overcame her battles with mental health en route to being a UFC Champion. This show asks the simple question: How the hell did she get here?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the final episode of UFC Unfiltered of 2020! Jim and Matt start the show with Marvin Vettori. He shares why he's not worried about facing off against Israel Adesanya in the future, why Darren Till makes sense as his next opponent, and why he'll eventually need to face Kevin Holland in the Octagon. Then, Megan Olivi closes the show to discuss her new podcast, "Becoming a Fighter", which profiles UFC fighters' lives before entering the UFC. She also shares how excited she is about heading back to Fight Island in 2021 and which holiday movies she and husband Joseph Benavidez watch every year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim and Matt are off the next two Wednesdays for the holidays... but we didn't forget about you! Becoming A Fighter is a new show hosted by Megan Olivi that aims to learn why your favorite UFC athletes became fighters. Our first subject is Ian Heinisch, whose life's journey has more twists and turns than just about anyone. Once a wrestling prodigy in Colorado, Ian found himself in Spanish prison for drug charges, where he began seriously training in MMA. Only a few years later, he's a ranked UFC fighter. This show asks the simple question: How the hell did he get here?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Thirty-Eigth Episode of The Schmozone Podcast with cohosts Dave Schmulenson (aka The Schmo) and Helen Yee. UFC Correspondent Megan Olivi shares her vibes of UFC 254 and Fight Island on a patio of the W Hotel in Abu Dhabi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the latest edition of Coffee Talk, MMA Fighting's Esther Lin and # Casey Leydon are joined by UFC flyweight contender Joseph Benavidez and his wife, UFC host and reporter Megan Olivi, to reflect on UFC 247. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping and Comedian Luis J Gomez discuss Bisping defecting to One Fitness in Norfolk, Luis nightmare getting into Canada, why Bisping's interaction with a cop has him checking his swearing, Luis is enamored with the new Wendy's breakfast menu, Luis asks Bisping's fast food go to's, Mike's tales of living large at McDonald s when he was a broke DJ and more before getting into the biggest news in combat sports including Spike Carlyle's impressive UFC debut, the awful stoppage in the Ion Cutelaba fight, what is next for both men, Felicia Spencer and Megan Anderson both staked claims to fight Amanda Nunes next at 145, the wild main event between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Banavidez, did the weight cutting have anything to do with the way the fight played out, is Henry Cejudo serious about coming back down to flyweight to defend both belts, plus Bisping makes up for spending his birthday alone with a GaS Digital Happy Birthday, Baby James used logic to outsmart Luis, shots fired at business insider and so much more! Follow the whole show: @Bisping, @LuisJGomez, @BYMPod, @GasDigital, @TheMHarrington, @BMacKayIsRightSupport Our Sponsors:TheBlackTux - Use code BELIEVE to get 10% off your orderRidge.com/BYM - Use code BYM for 10% off!CBDMD - Use promo code: BYM20 for 25% off your first purchase! The newest 30 episodes are always free, but if you want access to all the archives, watch live, chat live, access to the forums, and get the show a day before it comes out everywhere else - you can subscribe now at gasdigitalnetwork.com and use the code BYM to save 15% on the entire networkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

April 14, 2017 Steven and Nate talk to UFC Host & Reporter Megan Olivi LIVE in studio about UFC Fight Night in Kansas City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 6 – Jonathan Shrager is joined by regular panelist UG Head Honcho Chris Palmquist and Special Guest Megan Olivi to discuss all things UFC London and UFC 196.Subscribe Free to our YouTube Channel https://t.co/YYKn7lGXFJ and The UG Show is also available on iTunes and Stitcher. Powered by LineupMedia.fm The post Episode 6 – Guest Megan Olivi talk UFC London and UFC 196 with The UG's Chris Palmquist appeared first on The UG MMA Podcast.

UFC correspondent Megan Olivi interviews Nate Diaz before his welterweight fight against Conor McGregor this Saturday at UFC 196 live from Las Vegas.

Former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks talks to UFC correspondent Megan Olivi about his new lifestyle to help him make weight in a more effective way. He faces Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson in the main event of Fight Night Las Vegas.

UFC superstar Ronda Rousey spoke to Megan Olivi about what it's been like on the week leading up to hosting Saturday night live, her initial reaction to learning the news and more. Don't miss SNL Saturday night on NBC.

One of the most decorated champions in UFC history, Jose Aldo, sits down with UFC correspondent Megan Olivi to talk about his title fight against Conor McGregor, his legacy, his future, and more on the eve of UFC 194 in Las Vegas at MGM Grand.

UFC bantanmweight contender Dominick Cruz sits down with Megan Olivi to talk about his life outside of the UFC Octagon, recovery time, his dog, and returning to face TJ Dillashaw for the title.