Becoming A Fighter with Megan Olivi

Terrance McKinney’s life is full of contradictions. An impressive UFC debut – followed by an injury celebrating it. A devastating experience that nearly cost him his life – which gave way to reinvention. But “T-Wrecks” is just getting started pursuing his vision, while navigating a family curse and the wild swings borne of his natural talent.

This is Becoming A Fighter with Megan Olivi.

The question isn’t why Tatiana Suarez fights – the question is why she hasn’t stopped. Her career has been threatened by injury and rehabilitation, and her life was threatened by cancer. But the former Olympic wrestling hopeful recast her dreams and is now undefeated in her UFC career. How has Tatiana overcome so much adversity at such a young age – and what can we take from the lessons she’s had to learn the hard way?

This is Becoming A Fighter with Megan Olivi.

Although Islam Makhachev’s dominance in the UFC has led him to a title fight, he still cannot halt comparisons to his mentor: UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov.

But Islam does not mind the comparisons. In fact, he is the first one to credit everyone from his teammates and coaches to his family and former employers for his success.

Even with world-class help, what drove Islam to walk the long, hard path to UFC glory? And why did everyone around him see something special in him?

Hear Islam Makhachev's story on this episode of Becoming A Fighter with Megan Olivi.

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.

Leon Edwards is often the odd man out in a division of attention-grabbers. But his upbringing, during which he navigated gang violence and the death of his father, was anything but boring.

Did Leon Edwards become a fighter because of the extraordinary circumstances he had to overcome? What unlocked his potential, and how did he rise above what was holding him back? And why is he sharing his story now?

Hear Leon answer those questions himself on this episode of Becoming a Fighter.

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?

From international drug smuggling operations to Rikers Prison, Ian Heinisch's journey to the UFC was not a straightforward path.

How did Brandon Moreno go from the 'chubby' son of piñata shop owners in Tijuana to becoming the first Mexican-Born UFC champion?

Hosted by Megan Olivi, Becoming a Fighter aims to answer one question: what makes fighters fight?