Craig Pekios

Providing the latest news, picks, scores, results, and commentary on the world of MMA. I have been a fan of the sport since the late 90s and have covered mixed martial arts professionally since 2012.

Conor McGregor Gets Contradictory Advice From Mike Tyson and Michael Bisping

Everyone seems to have an opinion on who Conor McGregor should fight in his eagerly anticipated UFC return. The last time we saw Conor McGregor...

Alexander Volkov Talks About Potentially Controversial Stoppage at UFC Vegas 56; ‘I Just Did My Job’

Alexander Volkov scored an impressive first-round TKO against Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Vegas 56 on Saturday, but the win did not come without a...

Ex-UFC Champion Tito Ortiz Victim Of Reported Home Burglary On June 3rd

The home of former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz was burglarized early Friday morning. As reported by TMZ Sports, police confirmed that they were...

Former UFC Title Challenger John Dodson to ‘Knuckle Up’ for Bare Knuckle FC

Former UFC title challenger John Dodson is taking off his gloves and stepping into the squared circle. Announced on Bare Knuckle FC’s official Twitter account,...

UFC Champion Aljamain Sterling Speaks to Joe Rogan About Neck Injury Going Into UFC 259

Undisputed UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling recently appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast ‘The Joe Rogan Experience to talk about coming back from a neck...

Ukrainian Askar Mozharov Accused of Fraud, Altering Win-Loss Record Ahead of UFC Vegas 56 Debut

Askar Mozharov is scheduled to make his UFC debut at UFC Vegas 56 on Saturday, but the Ukrainian-born fighter has found himself under scrutiny...

Weili Zhang Confused by ‘Thug’ Rose’s Offer to Help Joanna Jedrzejczyk for UFC 275 Bout

Former UFC strawweight champion 'Thug' Rose Namajunas has offered to help train Joanna Jedrzejczyk for her UFC 275 bout with fellow former champion Weili...

Watch: Aleksandar Rakic Has Heartbreaking Reaction to UFC Vegas 54 Loss Due to Injury

An injury suffered in training camp led to a catastrophic end for Aleksandar Rakic’s first UFC main event. Competing against former UFC light heavyweight champion...

Donald Cerrone and Dan Blizerian Snap Back at Anthony Smith’s Allegations; ‘This Story is Complete Bullsh*t’

Recently, UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith set the internet ablaze with a rather crazy story about fellow UFC fighter Donald Cerrone and social...

Paddy Pimblett Offers to Help Paulo Costa With Weight Cut; ‘Get Over to Liverpool Big Man’

Paddy Pimblett has gotten a lot of attention for his ability to both gain and drop a significant amount of weight in a short...

Tito Ortiz Ready For UFC Return, Wants to Fight ‘Shogun’ Rua in Retirement Bout

Tito Ortiz is ready to call it a career in combat sports and intends on retiring under the bright lights of the UFC. Ortiz, 47,...

Beneil Dariush Invites Tony Ferguson to Train; ‘I Would Never Deny Him’

The No. 6 ranked UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush appeared on ‘The Schmo’ to discuss everything from the current UFC rankings to his next appearance...

Oleg Prudky, Former Ukrainian Boxing Champion Tragically Dies Fighting in Devastating War Against Russia

Former Ukrainian boxing champion Oleg Prudky tragically passed away while defending his country against invading Russian troops.  Prudky, a respected member of the Ukrainian Atamans...

Paddy Pimblett Back in Training Camp Following Crazy Eating Binge

After just two fights in the UFC, Paddy Pimblett has made a name for himself with his exciting fighting style, charm, and charisma.  Pimblett made...

Watch – Floyd Mayweather Entertains by Responding to Commentary Team Mid-Fight

Floyd Mayweather put on a show for the crowd in Abu Dhabi during his exhibition boxing match with Don Moore on Saturday. “Money” was in...

Nate Diaz is Being Fed to Dangerous ‘Shark’ Khamzat Chimaev According to Henry Cejudo

‘Triple C’ Henry Cejudo believes the UFC is trying to diminish Nate Diaz’s earning potential outside of the company by feeding him to a...