Megan Olivi Working With Bartholomew Photography

Megan Olivi: Behind The Scenes of Her Photoshoot

Recently, Bartholomew Photography had the pleasure of working with Megan Olivi and her husband, Joseph Benavidez. Both of these are huge names in the realm of MMA and UFC. The happy couple was referred to our studio by a friend of theirs whom we have worked for in the past. This mutual acquaintance loved our work and knew we could successfully fulfill their need for updated business headshots.

When deciding what looks to go with, we suggested Megan bring several outfits with her to try against a myriad of backdrops. This is our photographer's custom to ensure the clients receive a look they love.

Megan is a successful sports reporter on Fox Sports 1 and was in need of new headshots for business. Not wanting to venture too far off script Bob Bartholomew (photographer and owner of Bartholomew Photography) decided to stick with the classics. Using clean and fresh white, pink, and gray backdrops, Megan Olivi was provided with enough variety to choose from that she found something she loved.

“All the photos came out great, and everyone was thrilled with the results!” - Bob Bartholomew.

Working with Megan Olivi and her husband, Joseph Benavidez, was a pleasure. It was fascinating to learn more about their career history and watching them interact as a lovely married couple. The whole experience was terrific!

Career Journey

Megan Olivi is an acclaimed news and events reporter for American mixed martial arts (MMA) and UFC. The now 36-year-old reporter was offered a job covering the sport in 2010, for which she moved across the country to Las Vegas, Nevada. After studying and reporting on the sport for some time she fell in love with MMA. She gained notoriety after co-hosting the UFC Pre Show “Fight Day.”

As her career was escalating, she worked for Fox Sports, covering more and more UFC events and hosting segments for FoxSports.com. She eventually spent time working as a Fox News correspondent covering the San Diego Padres as a social media reporter. Her love of MMA and the UFC brought her back to the sport where she is currently traveling the world, covering UFC events and hosting “The Ultimate Insider” on Fox Sports 1.

Where Is Megan Olivi From?

While Megan was born in New Jersey, she was raised in Pennsylvania with her loving family and large Italian-American community. Megan was taken back to her early roots in New Jersey for college, where she attended Seton Hall University and graduated with a degree in political science. As if she wasn’t busy enough with classes, Olivi interned with Fox News while earning her undergrad. After graduation, she went on to receive her master's degree in broadcast journalism from Fordham University in New York City.

Olivi has resided in Las Vegas, Nevada, since her big move in 2010, where she now lives with her husband, Joseph Benavidez, and her dog Ben whom she is reportedly “obsessed” with.

Marriage and Family

Megan Olivi recently gave an interview with America Domani, where she spoke about her family growing up and how close they were. During the interview, she said, “I come from a family of three children, and we all had sports and clubs, and there is a huge age gap; my dad traveled for work, so everybody was doing different things, but the majority of the time, if we could wait for somebody to come home from practice, we’d have family dinner. So if my dad came home late, my mom put his food aside, and we all sat at the table with him, so he wasn’t alone, and that’s when we talked about our days.”

Olivi discussed that she had carried this tradition with her into her marriage with her husband, Joseph Benavidez. She believes having dinner together every night is one of the most important parts of their day together as a couple.

During various interviews and through her social media outlets, Olivi has opened up about how she and her husband, Joseph Benavidez, met in the lobby of a hotel in Mandalay Bay in 2009. After hitting it off, the couple began dating and married six years later, in 2015. Joseph Benavidez is a former professional mixed martial artist with an impressive record of 28 wins and eight losses.  While the couple has no children, they are very fond of their pet dog.

Find Megan Olivi On Social Media

Megan Olivi has a prominent social media presence with over 675,000 followers on Instagram alone. Her spirited posts allow her followers to join her on her travels as an acclaimed reporter. She also allows viewers a little insight into family life as she and her husband like to post together about daily life. You can follow her at @meganolivi on Instagram.

Views On Husband’s Retirement

Olivi has always been very supportive of her husband, UFC star Joseph Benavidez. After he announced his retirement in 2021, she posted this heartfelt message on Instagram:

“You, my husband, are incredible. A pioneer. A legend. A record holder. And most importantly, a wonderful human being. I am beyond proud of you. Thank you for taking me along on this wild ride, it’s been the honor of my life to be by your side all these years. As so many have said today, the sport is better because you were in it. I can’t wait to see what adventures the next years bring, the sky is the limit for you. I love and appreciate you in every facet of your life. I hope you feel the love you deserve as you close this chapter of your life. No more weight cuts so let’s eat!"

Bartholomew Photography loved the opportunity to get to know Megan Olivi and her husband during their photo shoot. We can truly see why the world loves them and can’t wait to see where their careers take them!

References

1. Megan Olivi biography [1] found on November 17, 2022, from www.imdb.com

2. Chatting about Italian American roots with UFC’s Megan Olivi September 2, 2022 [2] found on November 17, 2022, from www.americandomani.com

3. "No more weight cuts, so let's eat!" - UFC reporter Megan Olivi pens heartfelt message for husband Joseph Benavidez after his MMA retirement, September 16, 2021 [3] found on November 17, 2022, from www.sportskeeda.com

4. Megan Olivi 2022 – Net worth, husband, salary and endorsements January 22, 2022 [4] found on November 17, 2022, from www.mediareferee.com