Gregor Gillespie

Gregor Gillespie (born March 18, 1987) is an American former collegiate wrestler and professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2012, he formerly competed for Ring of Combat where he was the Lightweight Champion. As of June 23, 2020, he is #12 in the UFC lightweight rankings.[3]

Gregor Gillespie
Born (1987-03-18) March 18, 1987
Webster, New York, United States
Other namesThe Gift
ResidenceLong Island, New York, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1]
Weight156 lb (71 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofLong Island, New York, United States
TeamLong Island MMA
Bellmore Kickboxing Academy
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Joe Scarola and Carlos Rosado[2]
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling[1]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins13
By knockout6
By submission5
By decision2
Losses1
By knockout1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Edinboro Fighting Scots
NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
2007 Auburn Hills149 lb

Background

Born and raised in Webster, New York, Gillespie attended Webster Schroeder High School where he was a standout in wrestling, winning two state titles. He continued wrestling for Edinboro University, where he was a four-time NCAA Division I All-American and won a national championship in 2007.[4] 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 stated that he ended his wrestling career because he didn't think he could beat Jordan Burroughs. He graduated from Edinboro with a bachelor's degree in individualized studies and a concentration in psychology.[5][1] 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.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Gillespie signed with the UFC after compiling an undefeated record of 7–0 on the regional scene in New Jersey.[7]

Gillespie made his promotional debut against Glaico Franca on September 24, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 95.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Gillespie next faced Andrew Holbrook on April 8, 2017 at UFC 210.[10] He won the fight via knockout in the first round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.[11][12]

Gillespie faced Jason Gonzalez on September 16, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 116.[13] He won the back-and-forth fight via submission in the second round.[14] The win also earned Gillespie his first Fight of the Night bonus award.[15]

Gillespie faced Jordan Rinaldi on January 27, 2018 at UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2.[16] He won the fight via technical knock out.[17]

Gillespie faced Vinc Pichel on June 1, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 131.[18] Gillespie won via arm-triangle choke in the second round.[19] This win earned him Performance of the Night award.[20]

Gillespie faced Yancy Medeiros on January 19, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw.[21] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.[22]

Gillespie faced Kevin Lee on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244.[23] He lost the fight via knockout in round one, marking his first professional defeat. [24]

Championships and accomplishments

Collegiate wrestling
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association
    • NCAA Division I 149 lbs - 7th place out of Edinboro University (2006)
    • NCAA Division I 149 lbs - 1st place out of Edinboro University (2007)
    • NCAA Division I 157 lbs - 5th place out of Edinboro University (2008)
    • NCAA Division I 157 lbs - 4th place out of Edinboro University (2009)

Mixed martial arts
  • Ring of Combat
    • ROC Regional Lightweight Championship (Three times)[25]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
14 matches 13 wins 1 loss
By knockout 6 1
By submission 5 0
By decision 2 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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.

NCAA record
NCAA Championships Matches
Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event
2009 NCAA Championships 4th at 157 lbs
Win 17-5 Michael Chandler MD 10-2 March 20, 2009 2009 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Loss 16-5 Jordan Burroughs MD 4-13
Win 16-4 J.P O’Connor 1-0
Win 15-4 Jason Welch 3-2
Win 14-4 Shane Smith TF 16-0
2008 NCAA Championships 5th at 157 lbs
Loss 13-4 Dan Vallimont 1-2 March 21, 2008 2008 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win 13-3 Cyler Sanderson Fall
Win 12-3 Matt Kocher 1-0
Loss 11-3 Jordan Leen 6-8
Win 11-2 Jason Johnstone 6-0
Win 10-2 Spencer Maley TF 17-0
2007 NCAA Championships at 149 lbs
Win 9-2 Josh Churella SV 3-1 March 17, 2007 2007 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win 8-2 Dustin Schlatter 3-2
Win 7-2 Jordan Leen 6-2
Win 6-2 Dan Vallimont MD 10-2
Win 5-2 Sam Alvarenga 9-5
2006 NCAA Championships 7th at 149 lbs
Loss 4-2 Jon Masa 4-11 March 17, 2006 2006 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win 3-1 Patrick Simpson 8-1
Loss 2-1 Ty Eustice 4-2
Win 2-0 Keith Dickey Fall
Win 1-0 Trevor Chinn Fall

See also

References
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  2. gregorthegift (February 14, 2020). "This has been 9 years in the making, I've sacrificed so much to get this piece of cloth ...to all the guys that I've beaten....yes you were actually beaten by a white belt. Thanks to professor @graciebarrajupiter and @graciebarra631nb professor Carlos. #bluebelt #bjj #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle". Instagram.
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