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.
Video – KSI knocks out Joe Fournier with horrific illegal elbow in second round of boxing headliner
Social media sensation KSI, real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, made his fourth walk to the squared circle on Saturday afternoon for the Misfits...
Johnny Walker earns unanimous decision in three round war with Anthony Smith – UFC Charlotte Highlights
Johnny Walker scored the biggest win of his career on Saturday at UFC Charlotte.
Both fighters came out relatively cautious, well aware of the power...
Ian Garry finishes Daniel Rodriguez in round one with brutal head kick – UFC Charlotte Highlights
Ian Garry earned his twelfth straight win on Saturday at UFC Charlotte, securing a first-round technical knockout against No. 15 ranked welterweight contender Daniel...
Bryan Battle scores vicious 14 second KO of Gabe Green in blistering finish – UFC Charlotte Highlights
North Carolina's own Bryan Battle gave the hometown crowd something to celebrate at the Spectrum Center on Saturday afternoon.
'Pooh Bear' scored the sixth...
Nate Diaz sees request for marijuana exemption ahead of Jake Paul fight denied by Texas commission
Nate Diaz's request for a marijuana exemption from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations has been denied.
The Stockton Samurai is scheduled for an...
Jake Paul wants to scrap with UFC star Conor McGregor in the ring, cage: ‘We could do a two part series’
Jake Paul wants to compete against Irish superstar Conor McGregor in both boxing and mixed martial arts.
The Problem Child' is expected to make his...
Ian Garry’s pizza prank goes wrong as opponent Daniel Rodriguez misses weight for UFC Charlotte fight
Undefeated Irish prospect Ian Garry may be partially responsible for Daniel Rodriguez's struggle to make weight for their scheduled scrap on Saturday.
The UFC...
Johny Hendricks accused of PED use by Georges St-Pierre head coach Firas Zahabi: ‘Why wouldn’t he take the test?’
Johny Hendricks was once one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts, but rampant speculation that 'Big Rig' was an avid user of...
Dana White delivers heartbreaking message following the tragic death of highly-Touted MMA prospect Shalie Lipp
UFC President Dana White delivered a heartfelt message following the tragic death of 21-year-old amateur mixed martial artist, Shalie Lipp.
A budding prospect in...
GLORY Kickboxing superstar Cedric Doumbe reveals PFL purses, notes shockingly low UFC contract offer
French kickboxing phenom Cedric Doumbe has signed with the Professional Fighters League after months of speculation that the two-time GLORY Kickboxing champion would end...
UFC alum Paige VanZant snaps back at body-shaming ‘Haters’ amid comments that she’s getting ‘Fat as f*ck’
Paige VanZant doesn't give a sh*t what you think about her body.
The former UFC fighter turned BKFC brawler has been forced to endure a...
Bi Nguyen details uncomfortable run-in with MMA coach Eric Albarracin in Las Vegas nightclub: ‘He was drunk’
Bi Nguyen revealed details regarding an uncomfortable run-in she had with mixed martial arts coach Eric Albarracin at a Las Vegas hotspot.
'Killer Bee' recently...
Nate Diaz subject to marijuana testing ahead of boxing bout with Jake Paul: ‘Well, let’s go to California’
Nate Diaz may need to stash away his bongs, pipes, and roach clips until after he gets through his upcoming boxing match with Jake...
Video – Alex Pereira returns to training following brutal KO loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287
Alex Pereira is back in the gym just over a month removed from his second-round knockout loss at the hands of longtime rival Israel...
Video – Nate Diaz, Jake Paul face off for the first time ahead of August boxing fight
Things got a little chippy between Nate Diaz and Jake Paul as the two fighters went face-to-face for the first time during a Tuesday...
Ciryl Gane eyes September return after UFC 285 title defeat, future fight with Sergei Pavlovich
Ciryl Gane is eyeing a return to the Octagon two months removed from his shocking first-round submission loss at the hands of Jon Jones.
With...
