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Craig Pekios

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Articles by Craig Pekios

Video: Amanda Mazza Snaps Her Own Arm in Grappling Match, Stunning Finish against Emily Hansen

Video: Amanda Mazza Snaps Her Own Arm in Grappling Match, Stunning Finish against Emily Hansen

Amanda Mazza was working hard to cinch in a rear-naked choke when disaster struck. Competing against Emily Hansen at a Cage Fury FC BJJ event in Philadelphia on Saturday, Mazza found herself in a good spot just two minutes into the contest, taking Hansen's back looking to lock in an RNC. Suddenly, something truly bizarre […]

September 23, 2025
News
After Arrest, Raja Jackson Has Now Been Released on Bail Thanks to 'Rampage'

After Arrest, Raja Jackson Has Now Been Released on Bail Thanks to 'Rampage'

Mere hours after being taken into custody, Raja Jackson is back home. Around 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 18, Jackson was arrested on a felony charge of battery with serious bodily injury nearly a month after he viciously attacked Stuart Smith (also known as Syko Stu) at a professional wrestling event in the Sun Valley […]

September 23, 2025
News
What Makes Yoel Romero So Special? UFC All-Time Great Breaks Down His BKFC Knockout

What Makes Yoel Romero So Special? UFC All-Time Great Breaks Down His BKFC 80 Knockout

Yoel Romero is truly something special. After making his mark in the world's biggest mixed martial arts promotions—Strikeforce, the UFC, Bellator, and PFL—Romero has made the move to boxing where, despite being 48-years-old, he continues to dominate the competition. After scoring a pair of highlight-reel finishes under the Dirty Boxing Championship banner, 'Soldier of God' […]

September 23, 2025
BKFCUFC
Reinier de Ridder Reveals Secret Training Partner: Robbie Lawler

Reinier de Ridder Reveals Secret Training Partner: Robbie Lawler

Reinier de Ridder has an ace up his sleeve in the form of a UFC Hall of Famer. Since making his Octagon debut in November 2024, 'RDR' has taken the UFC by storm, securing four straight wins, including a highlight-reel finish of Bo Nickal and a gritty split decision victory over ex-titleholder Robert Whittaker. Now, […]

September 23, 2025
UFC
“When the UFC Calls, They Say ‘I Can’t,’” — Charles Oliveira Rips Fake Volunteers in the Lightweight Division

“When the UFC Calls, They Say ‘I Can’t,’” — Charles Oliveira Rips Fake Volunteers in the Lightweight Division

Charles Oliveira just wants to fight at UFC Rio. After coming up short against Ilia Topuria in June, 'Do Bronx' was ready to jump back inside the Octagon in October for the promotion's highly anticipated return to Rio de Janeiro. It looked to be all systems go with Oliveira set to face Rafael Fiziev in […]

September 22, 2025
UFC
Conor McGregor Fighting at the White House I Doubt it, Says UFC Veteran

Conor McGregor Fighting at the White House? I Doubt it, Says UFC Veteran

Is Conor McGregor really going to fight at the White House next year? 'Mystic Mac' sent the MMA world into a frenzy when he revealed on an episode of Fox & Friends that he was already booked for the UFC's highly anticipated fight card at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 2026. However, not everyone is buying […]

September 22, 2025
NewsUFC
Darren Till Launches Tirade Aimed at MMA Guru Keep ya mouth shut

Darren Till Launches Tirade Aimed at MMA Guru: "Keep ya mouth shut"

Darren Till and The MMA Guru are going at it online. Following his impressive third-round knockout of Luke Rockhold at Misfits Boxing 22, Till has decided to pick another fight, this time with the controversial influencer known for his brutally honest hot takes on all things related to combat sports. "Who's getting real real tired […]

September 22, 2025
News
Dakota Ditcheva Should be Traded for Magomed Ankalaev, says UFC Employee

Dakota Ditcheva Should be Traded for Magomed Ankalaev, says UFC Employee

Former UFC fighter turned analyst Din Thomas thinks the UFC should trade off Magomed Ankalaev for PFL star Dakota Ditcheva. Trades between MMA organizations are extremely rare. In fact, it's only happened once. In October 2018, the UFC sent former flyweight king Demetrious Johnson to ONE Championship in exchange for Ben Akren. Now, Thomas thinks […]

September 22, 2025
PFLUFC
Ronda Rousey Sparks Comeback Rumors With New Training Clips

Ronda Rousey Sparks Comeback Rumors With New Training Clips

The Ronda Rousey rumor mill is up and running again. Ever since she last stepped inside the Octagon nearly a decade ago, rumors have continued to run rampant that the former UFC bantamweight champion was gearing up for an MMA comeback. Often times, the speculation is quickly shot down by either Dana White or Rousey […]

September 22, 2025
UFC
BKFC President Guarantees Conor McGregor Will Compete in Bare Knuckle

BKFC President Guarantees Conor McGregor Will Compete in Bare Knuckle

BKFC president David Feldman is confident that Conor McGregor will step inside the squared circle before long. In April 2024, McGregor announced that he'd officially become part-owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, a fast-rising promotion featuring a slew of former UFC stars, including 'Platinum' Mike Perry, Luke Rockhold, Eddie Alvarez, Paige VanZant, and Yoel Romero. […]

September 22, 2025
BKFC
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Craig Pekios

52 articles published

Articles by Craig Pekios

Video: Amanda Mazza Snaps Her Own Arm in Grappling Match, Stunning Finish against Emily Hansen

Video: Amanda Mazza Snaps Her Own Arm in Grappling Match, Stunning Finish against Emily Hansen

Amanda Mazza was working hard to cinch in a rear-naked choke when disaster struck. Competing against Emily Hansen at a Cage Fury FC BJJ event in Philadelphia on Saturday, Mazza found herself in a good spot just two minutes into the contest, taking Hansen's back looking to lock in an RNC. Suddenly, something truly bizarre […]

September 23, 2025
News
After Arrest, Raja Jackson Has Now Been Released on Bail Thanks to 'Rampage'

After Arrest, Raja Jackson Has Now Been Released on Bail Thanks to 'Rampage'

Mere hours after being taken into custody, Raja Jackson is back home. Around 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 18, Jackson was arrested on a felony charge of battery with serious bodily injury nearly a month after he viciously attacked Stuart Smith (also known as Syko Stu) at a professional wrestling event in the Sun Valley […]

September 23, 2025
News
What Makes Yoel Romero So Special? UFC All-Time Great Breaks Down His BKFC Knockout

What Makes Yoel Romero So Special? UFC All-Time Great Breaks Down His BKFC 80 Knockout

Yoel Romero is truly something special. After making his mark in the world's biggest mixed martial arts promotions—Strikeforce, the UFC, Bellator, and PFL—Romero has made the move to boxing where, despite being 48-years-old, he continues to dominate the competition. After scoring a pair of highlight-reel finishes under the Dirty Boxing Championship banner, 'Soldier of God' […]

September 23, 2025
BKFCUFC
Reinier de Ridder Reveals Secret Training Partner: Robbie Lawler

Reinier de Ridder Reveals Secret Training Partner: Robbie Lawler

Reinier de Ridder has an ace up his sleeve in the form of a UFC Hall of Famer. Since making his Octagon debut in November 2024, 'RDR' has taken the UFC by storm, securing four straight wins, including a highlight-reel finish of Bo Nickal and a gritty split decision victory over ex-titleholder Robert Whittaker. Now, […]

September 23, 2025
UFC
“When the UFC Calls, They Say ‘I Can’t,’” — Charles Oliveira Rips Fake Volunteers in the Lightweight Division

“When the UFC Calls, They Say ‘I Can’t,’” — Charles Oliveira Rips Fake Volunteers in the Lightweight Division

Charles Oliveira just wants to fight at UFC Rio. After coming up short against Ilia Topuria in June, 'Do Bronx' was ready to jump back inside the Octagon in October for the promotion's highly anticipated return to Rio de Janeiro. It looked to be all systems go with Oliveira set to face Rafael Fiziev in […]

September 22, 2025
UFC
Conor McGregor Fighting at the White House I Doubt it, Says UFC Veteran

Conor McGregor Fighting at the White House? I Doubt it, Says UFC Veteran

Is Conor McGregor really going to fight at the White House next year? 'Mystic Mac' sent the MMA world into a frenzy when he revealed on an episode of Fox & Friends that he was already booked for the UFC's highly anticipated fight card at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 2026. However, not everyone is buying […]

September 22, 2025
NewsUFC
Darren Till Launches Tirade Aimed at MMA Guru Keep ya mouth shut

Darren Till Launches Tirade Aimed at MMA Guru: "Keep ya mouth shut"

Darren Till and The MMA Guru are going at it online. Following his impressive third-round knockout of Luke Rockhold at Misfits Boxing 22, Till has decided to pick another fight, this time with the controversial influencer known for his brutally honest hot takes on all things related to combat sports. "Who's getting real real tired […]

September 22, 2025
News
Dakota Ditcheva Should be Traded for Magomed Ankalaev, says UFC Employee

Dakota Ditcheva Should be Traded for Magomed Ankalaev, says UFC Employee

Former UFC fighter turned analyst Din Thomas thinks the UFC should trade off Magomed Ankalaev for PFL star Dakota Ditcheva. Trades between MMA organizations are extremely rare. In fact, it's only happened once. In October 2018, the UFC sent former flyweight king Demetrious Johnson to ONE Championship in exchange for Ben Akren. Now, Thomas thinks […]

September 22, 2025
PFLUFC
Ronda Rousey Sparks Comeback Rumors With New Training Clips

Ronda Rousey Sparks Comeback Rumors With New Training Clips

The Ronda Rousey rumor mill is up and running again. Ever since she last stepped inside the Octagon nearly a decade ago, rumors have continued to run rampant that the former UFC bantamweight champion was gearing up for an MMA comeback. Often times, the speculation is quickly shot down by either Dana White or Rousey […]

September 22, 2025
UFC
BKFC President Guarantees Conor McGregor Will Compete in Bare Knuckle

BKFC President Guarantees Conor McGregor Will Compete in Bare Knuckle

BKFC president David Feldman is confident that Conor McGregor will step inside the squared circle before long. In April 2024, McGregor announced that he'd officially become part-owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, a fast-rising promotion featuring a slew of former UFC stars, including 'Platinum' Mike Perry, Luke Rockhold, Eddie Alvarez, Paige VanZant, and Yoel Romero. […]

September 22, 2025
BKFC
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