Gregor Gillespie
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Webster, New York, U.S.
| Gregor Gillespie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Gregor Gillespie at UFC Fight Night 143 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | November 13, 1987 Webster, New York, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other names | The Gift | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Division | Lightweight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style | Wrestling | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stance | Orthodox | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fighting out of | Long Island, New York, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | Long Island MMA Bellmore Kickboxing Academy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Joe Scarola and Carlos Rosado[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling[3] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2012–present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed martial arts record | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By submission | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Gregor Gillespie (born November 13, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist and graduated collegiate wrestler who competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2012, he formerly competed for Ring of Combat where he was the Lightweight Champion.
As a folkstyle wrestler, Gillespie was the 2007 NCAA Division I National Champion at 149 pounds, a four–time NCAA Division I All–American and a three–time EWL and PSAC conference champion for the Edinboro Fighting Scots.[4] He also competed briefly in freestyle wrestling.[5]
Born and raised in Webster, New York, Gillespie attended Webster Schroeder High School where he was a standout in wrestling, winning two NYSPHSAA state titles.[6]
He continued wrestling for Edinboro University, where he was a four-time NCAA Division I All-American and won a national championship in 2007.[7] He was the first true freshman All-American in school history, and also holds the school record for most career wins (152), most wins as a freshman (40), and highest winning percentage (.917).
Gillespie graduated from Edinboro with a bachelor's degree in individualized studies and a concentration in psychology.[8][3] He was an assistant coach at Hofstra University and as a side gig, taught private lessons to an MMA fighter. Despite having vowed never to fight, he started studying MMA and quit his job in order to pursue a full-time career in the sport.[9]
Mixed martial arts
Early career
In 2012, Gillespie was scheduled to make his mixed martial arts debut but suffered a broken arm during a sparring session which caused serious health issues and infections, pushing his debut over to January 2014.[10] After compiling an undefeated 7–0 record with six finishes on the regional scene in New Jersey, Gillespie signed a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[11]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Gillespie made his promotional debut against Glaico Franca on September 24, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 95.[12] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[13]
Gillespie next faced Andrew Holbrook on April 8, 2017, at UFC 210.[14] He won the fight via knockout in the first round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.[15][16]
Gillespie faced Jason Gonzalez on September 16, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 116.[17] He won the back-and-forth fight via submission in the second round.[18] The win also earned Gillespie his first Fight of the Night bonus award.[19]
Gillespie faced Jordan Rinaldi on January 27, 2018, at UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2.[20] He won the fight via technical knock out.[21]
Gillespie faced Vinc Pichel on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131.[22] Gillespie won via arm-triangle choke in the second round.[23] This win earned him Performance of the Night award.[24]
Gillespie faced Yancy Medeiros on January 19, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw.[25] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.[26]
Gillespie faced Kevin Lee on November 2, 2019, at UFC 244.[27] He lost the fight via knockout in round one, marking his first professional defeat. [28]
Gillespie was expected to face Brad Riddell on March 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 21.[29] However, the bout was cancelled due to COVID-19 protocols in the day of the event.[30] Instead, Gillespie faced No-Gi Jiu Jitsu World medalist Carlos Diego Ferreira on May 8, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 24.[31] At the weigh–ins, Ferreira weighed in at 160.5 pounds, four and a half pounds over the lightweight non-title fight limit and was fined 30% of his purse, which went to Gillespie.[32] After a back-and-forth first round, where Gillespie appeared to fatigue, he was able to keep composure and rallied, winning the fight via TKO in round two.[33][34] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[35]
In May 2022, it was reported that Gillespie was removed from UFC roster.[36] After the report, Gillespie posted on social media that he had wanted to fight above the rankings and that many bouts failed to come together.[36]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ring of Combat
- ROC Regional Lightweight Championship (One time)[37]
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Jason Gonzalez and Carlos Diego Ferreira[38][35]
- Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Andrew Holbrook and Vinc Pichel[16][23]
Folkstyle wrestling
- National Collegiate Athletic Association
- NCAA Division I 149 lbs - 7th place out of Edinboro University (2006)[39]
- NCAA Division I 149 lbs - 1st place out of Edinboro University (2007)[39]
- NCAA Division I 157 lbs - 5th place out of Edinboro University (2008)[39]
- NCAA Division I 157 lbs - 4th place out of Edinboro University (2009)[39]
Mixed martial arts record
| 15 matches | 14 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Win | 14–1 | Carlos Diego Ferreira | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson | May 8, 2021 | 2 | 4:51 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (160.5 lb) bout; Ferreira missed weight. Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 13–1 | Kevin Lee | KO (head kick) | UFC 244 | November 2, 2019 | 1 | 2:47 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Win | 13–0 | Yancy Medeiros | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw | January 19, 2019 | 2 | 4:59 | Brooklyn, New York, United States | |
| Win | 12–0 | Vinc Pichel | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes | June 1, 2018 | 2 | 4:06 | Utica, New York, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 11–0 | Jordan Rinaldi | TKO (punches) | UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 | January 27, 2018 | 1 | 4:46 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |
| Win | 10–0 | Jason Gonzalez | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch | September 16, 2017 | 2 | 2:10 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 9–0 | Andrew Holbrook | KO (punches) | UFC 210 | April 8, 2017 | 1 | 0:21 | Buffalo, New York, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 8–0 | Glaico França | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg | September 24, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Brasília, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–0 | Sidney Outlaw | Decision (split) | Ring of Combat 55 | June 3, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Defended the ROC Regional Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–0 | Jose Mariscal | TKO (punches) | Ring of Combat 54 | March 4, 2016 | 1 | 4:09 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Defended the ROC Regional Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–0 | George Sheppard | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Ring of Combat 51 | June 5, 2015 | 1 | 3:45 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Won the vacant ROC Regional Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–0 | Justin Stewart | TKO (punches) | Ring of Combat 50 | January 23, 2015 | 1 | 2:51 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Justin Harrington | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Ring of Combat 49 | September 19, 2014 | 1 | 3:21 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Brandon Priest | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ring of Combat 48 | May 16, 2014 | 2 | 2:37 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Kenny Gaudreau | TKO (punches) | Ring of Combat 47 | January 24, 2014 | 1 | 1:48 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Lightweight debut. |
