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.

Alex Pereira already cutting weight for title fight rematch with Israel Adesanya at UFC 287

Alex Pereira is already in the process of cutting weight for his highly anticipated rematch with Israel Adesanya. Miami-Dade Arena in Florida will play host...

UFC star Conor McGregor claims he’d ‘Smack around’ light heavyweights amid massive weight increase

Conor McGregor believes his recent weight gain would allow him to lay the smackdown on the UFC's light heavyweight division. That was the latest...

College wrestler, 20, dead after being refused water and ‘Ignored’ during ‘Punishment practice’

The University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky will pay $14.1 million to the family of Grant Brace, a college wrestler who died following a...

Alex Pereira details ‘dangerous sparring’ session with heavyweight boxing standout Zhilei Zhang

Alex Pereira is bringing in some big guns to help him prepare for his rematch with Israel Adesanya next month. In November, Alex Pereira...

Colby Covington calls for Belal Muhammad’s firing after suggesting he earned a title shot by being white

Colby Covington wants to see Belal Muhammad kicked out of the UFC after making what he perceived to be a racist comment. Following Leon...

Video – Referee forced to defend himself from discombobulated fighter following 8-second KO

An MMA official was forced to defend himself from a disoriented fighter at an event on Saturday morning. Not long before UFC 286 was...

Dana White confirms Colby Covington will challenge Leon Edwards for title after UFC 286: ‘He deserves the fight’

Dana White has confirmed that Colby Covington will be the recipient of yet another UFC welterweight title opportunity. On Saturday night, Leon Edwards successfully defended...

Dana White remains coy on whether Conor McGregor will receive exemption to make UFC return” ‘I don’t know’

Dana White is staying out of the growing drama between Conor McGregor and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. 'The Notorious' is currently in the middle of...

Dana White confirms Khamzat Chimaev will return to middleweight limit in UFC comeback

Dana White revealed that Khamzat Chimaev will fight at middleweight upon his return to the Octagon. Khamzat Chimaev quickly rose through the rankings of the...

Khamzat Chimaev promises to take welterweight title from ‘Clowns’ Leon Edwards or Kamaru Usman ahead of UFC 286

Khamzat Chimaev has his sights set on the winner between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman this weekend. On Saturday night, Edwards will defend his...

Jon Jones calls out UFC rival Stipe Miocic, accuses him of avoiding fight: ‘Stop wasting everyone’s time’

Jon Jones called out Stipe Miocic on social media, telling the Ohio native to stop wasting everyone's time. Earlier this month, 'Bones' made his long-awaited...

Alistair Overeem, team deny PED use following one year GLORY suspension: ‘it surprised him’

Alistair Overeem's team vehemently denies the use of any performance-enhancing drugs following a 12-month suspension handed down by GLORY Kickboxing. The promotion announced that...

Kamaru Usman issues reminder to Leon Edwards ahead of UFC 286: ‘I’m someone who took his soul twice’

Kamaru Usman believes people began tuning into his fights just to see him lose. 'The Nigerian Nightmare' is coming off of his first loss in...

Video – Jiri Prochazka tears off toenail while swimming in freezing lake ahead of UFC comeback

Jiri Prochazka is no stranger to odd training methods that can sometimes lead to the occasional oddball injury. Prochazka has made headlines for his highly...

Francis Ngannou flirts with PFL, ONE Championship moves, reveals ‘Serious’ talks have taken place

Francis Ngannou revealed that he has "serious" offers from multiple combat sports promotions including the Professional Fighters League and ONE Championship. In January, UFC president...

Michael Chandler shares details on filming TUF alongside Conor McGregor: ‘It’s a constant intense scenario’

Iron' Michael Chandler wants to be better than Conor McGregor in every conceivable way. The two lightweight superstars are currently in the middle of filming...