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Megan Olivi wished her husband, Joseph Benavidez, a happy birthday by posting various photos on social media.
Today, July 31, is a special day for Olivi, a well-respected UFC reporter, as her husband, Benavidez, turned 40 years old. Benavidez and Olivi are considered a power couple in the MMA community, as the former is a pioneer of the sport, while the latter is establishing her name in history.
In 2009, Benavidez met Olivi in the Mandalay Bay lobby and began a relationship that would evolve into a deep connection. Earlier today, the UFC reporter took to Instagram and posted several pictures and videos of her husband along with an extended happy birthday message that started with the following quote:
"Happy birthday to the very best person I’ve ever known, the love of my life @joejitsu. You bring so much joy to my life and to the lives of every single person you interact with. Rooms get brighter, moods get lifted and the world is a better place because of you and who you are."
Olivi continued by saying:
"As you reflect upon the years that have passed, I hope you have tremendous pride in the direction you took your life in and the incredible things you have accomplished both personally and professionally.You are a legend and I hope you always remember that."
Take a look at the pictures Megan Olivi shared on social media for Joseph Benavidez's happy birthday below:
When did Joseph Benavidez retire from MMA?
Between 2008 and 2010, Joseph Benavidez solidified himself as a pioneer of MMA during his time with World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC). During that time, Benavidez endured a memorable two-fight series with former UFC champion Dominick Cruz, with the latter winning both meetings.
In 2011, Benavidez began his UFC tenure which would include twenty-one fights to help the flyweight division become what it is today. The Texas-born legend's best run was in 2014-2016 when he won six consecutive Octagon appearances, including a split decision against Henry Cejudo.
Benavidez's professional MMA career ended with three consecutive losses against Deiveson Figueiredo x2 and Askar Askarov. Although he retired in 2021 without becoming a UFC champion, Benavidez will always be remembered by longtime fans for his contributions to the sport.
