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.
Francis Ngannou admits he will always regret not fighting Jon Jones in wake of PFL move
Francis Ngannou will always regret not stepping inside the Octagon with current UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
After months of speculation and negotiations, Ngannou revealed...
Sean Strickland disparages tributes to the late MMA fighter Shalie Lipp: ‘She wasn’t that f*cking good’
Outspoken UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland may have finally stepped over the line.
Sean Strickland has never been one to shy away from giving his...
Aljamain Sterling, Sean O’Malley fight confirmed for UFC 292 in August, co-main event title clash announced
Aljamain Sterling will make a quick turnaround after defending his bantamweight world championship against former two-division titleholder Henry Cejudo at UFC 288.
As announced by...
Video – UFC star Khamzat Chimaev FaceTimes controversial combat sports figure Andrew Tate
Khamzat Chimaev and Andrew Tate, two of the most polarizing figures in all of combat sports, recently FaceTimed one another.
Usually a welterweight, sometimes a...
Ian Garry calls for UFC Ireland main event fight with Stephen Thompson: ‘Wonderboy and I would sell it out’
Ian Garry has the perfect opponent in mind for the UFC's inevitable return to Ireland.
'The Future' lived up to his moniker once again, scoring...
Jon Jones teases Francis Ngannou amid PFL move: ‘Calling yourself the baddest man from across the street?’
Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou traded barbs on social media shortly after news broke that 'The Predator' had signed with the Professional Fighters League.
After...
Conor McGregor drops details on Michael Chandler fight during LA trip, promises ‘Announcement soon’
Conor McGregor dropped a few tidbits of information while in Los Angeles celebrating his youngest son's birthday.
Sporting a clean-shaven look, the Irishman was spotted...
Aljamain Sterling casts doubt on UFC 292 return for title tilt against Sean O’Malley, lists medical issues suffered
Aljamain Sterling is unlikely to return by August for a highly anticipated showdown with No. 2 ranked bantamweight contender 'Sugar' Sean O'Malley.
Sterling scored his...
Merab Dvalishvili details the moment he stole Sean O’Malley’s jacket at UFC 288: ‘Yeah, he was p*ssed off’
Though he didn't actually compete at the event, Merab Dvalishvili provided one of the more memorable moments at UFC 288 earlier this month.
In...
Jamahal Hill accuses Megan Olivi of disrespecting him at UFC Charlotte: ‘Interim champ? That’s how you feel?’
Jamahal Hill is tired of being disrespected and decided to briefly take out his frustrations on sideline reporter Megan Olivi.
Hill's journey to the light...
UFC star Israel Adesanya scorches ex-Girlfriend on Instagram after she reportedly sues for half his assets
Israel Adesanya's public spat with ex-girlfriend Charlotte Powdrell has seemingly taken a turn for the worse as she is reportedly taking the two-time UFC...
UFC standout Tim Elliott reveals ex-Wife Gina Mazany cheated with Kevin Croom on their wedding night
Flyweight standout Tim Elliott dropped a bombshell on social media, accusing his ex-wife, former UFC bantamweight competitor Gina Mazany, of cheating on him with...
Conor McGregor vows to land UFC knockout rate record before career end: ‘I’m getting this record’
Conor McGregor is determined to steal the UFC knockout record that both Matt 'The Immortal' Brown and Derrick Lewis currently share.
Brown, 42, lived...
Sean O’Malley says Henry Cejudo ‘Lucked out’ by not having to fight him: ‘I would have loved to sleep him’
Sean O'Malley was disappointed to see Aljamain Sterling secure a split decision victory over Henry Cejudo earlier this month.
The former two-division champion made his...
Video – ‘Rampage’ Jackson’s son, Raja Jackson, earns first round KO in final amateur bout, set to turn pro
Raja Jackson, the son of former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson scored his third finish on Saturday night.
Competing under the United...
Jailton Almeida praised after UFC Charlotte win: ‘He should get the hype Khamzat Chimaev got’
Jailton Almeida extended his win streak to five with a first-round submission victory at UFC Charlotte on Saturday.
'Malhadinho' made easy work of No. 9...
