Becoming A Fighter with Megan Olivi

No one takes a shot like Daniel Cormier. The former two-division UFC Champion has faced loss after loss, both physically and emotionally, but he has never (and will never) quit. Every bit of adversity he has ever faced prepared him for his next challenge. But where did that all begin? This is Becoming a Fighter with Megan Olivi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.