Craig Pekios
Craig Pekios is a freelance writer born and raised in Bettendorf, IA. Joining LowKick MMA in May 2022, Craig has more than 2,500 articles published that focus on the world of mixed martial arts and boxing, including news, event previews, results, analysis, and op-eds.
Aside from working with LowKick MMA, Craig has contributed to news outlets Overtime Heroics, Sportskeeda, and MiddleEasy.
EXCLUSIVE – Stephen Thompson says bulked-Up Conor McGregor is ‘Not a true welterweight’
Stephen Thompson does not consider Conor McGregor a legitimate welterweight after the Irishman spent much of his last two years putting on muscle mass.
'Wonderboy'...
Colby Covington brought food to broke teammate Themba Gorimbo during UFC fight week: ‘He’s a great man’
With little money to his name, Themba Gorimbo revealed that welterweight gatekeeper Colby Covington went out of his way to bring him food while...
Video – Michael Bisping chokes out Jackass star Steve-O inside the Octagon after UFC Vegas 73
Michael Bisping scored his own finish at UFC Vegas 73 on Saturday night.
The former UFC middleweight champion was on hand for what turned out...
Devin Haney defeats Vasiliy Lomachenko via decision in 12-round war – Haney vs. Lomachenko Highlights
Devin Haney returned to the squared circle to defend his undisputed lightweight championship against former unified lightweight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko.
Haney (29-0) unified all...
Dana White critical of PFL ‘burning cash’ to sign Francis Ngannou: ‘You’re going to pay a guy not to fight’
Dana White thinks the PFL are fools for offering Francis Ngannou a truckload of cash for so little in return.
The former UFC heavyweight...
Mackenzie Dern pummels Angela Hill in dominant striking and grappling performance – UFC Vegas 73 Highlights
No. 8 ranked contender Mackenzie Dern looked to continue her climb up the strawweight rankings as she squared off with the always-active Angela Hill...
Joaquin Buckley teased following post-KO interview goof at UFC Vegas 73 : ‘He channelled his inner Booker-T
Joaquin Buckley earned himself another highlight reel victory on Saturday night, blasting Andre Fialho with a perfectly-timed head kick in the second round of...
Diego Ferreira scores vicious one-Hit knockout against Michael Johnson in brutal win – UFC Vegas 73 Highlights
Diego Ferreira scored an absolutely brutal one-hitter quitter against Michael Johnson at UFC Vegas 73 on Saturday night.
Ferreira was desperate to get back into...
Daniel Cormier digs at ex-UFC star Jorge Masvidal, says BMF title will now ‘Mean something’ amid his retirement
Daniel Cormier says the BMF championship will finally mean something now that Jorge Masvidal doesn't have it.
On July 29, Dustin Poirier and Justin...
Conor McGregor says UFC fight with Michael Chandler is 100% happening in 2023 amid USADA testing pool return
Conor McGregor reiterated that his highly anticipated clash with 'Iron' Michael Chandler will happen in 2023.
Much speculation has been made between fans and fighters...
USADA confirms Conor McGregor has begun process to re-Enter testing pool ‘Immediately’
A representative for the United States Anti-Doping Agency confirmed that Conor McGregor will be re-entering the testing pool ahead of his highly anticipated return...
Dillon Danis claims Bellator CEO Scott Coker is keeping him on the shelf: ‘I’ve offered to fight on every card’
Dillon Danis called out Scott Coker on social media, suggesting the Bellator CEO is the reason why he has been sitting on the sidelines...
UFC veteran Paige VanZant could make BKFC return in September, potential opponent revealed
Paige VanZant may not be completely done with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
The ex-UFC fighter turned BKFC brawler has made a name for herself, and...
Jon Jones and boxing star Tyson Fury continue to trade barbs on social media: ‘I’m the boss in this game’
Joe Rogan has seemingly kicked off an unexpected rivalry between heavyweight combat sports icons Jon Jones and Tyson Fury.
It all started during a recent...
KSI’s brutal illegal elbow knockout against Joe Fournier overturned, ruled an official ‘No Contest’ after appeal
It didn't take long for KSI's controversial knockout of Joe Fournier to be overturned.
KSI, real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, stepped into the squared...
Francis Ngannou backed following monumental PFL deal: ‘Many others would have bent to the system’
Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santo commended Francis Ngannou for sticking to his guns and making a deal that not only benefitted him...
