Gregor Gillespie
Introduction
Gregor Gillespie (born 1987 in Webster, New York) 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.
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. 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). He graduated from Edinboro with a bachelor's degree in individualized studies and a concentration in psychology. He was an assistant coach at Hofstra University.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Gillespie signed with the UFC after compiling an undefeated record of 7 - 0 on the regional scene in New Jersey.
Gillespie made his promotional debut against Glaico Franca on September 24, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 95. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Gillespie next faced Andrew Holbrook on April 8, 2017 at UFC 210. He won the fight via knockout in the first round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.
Gillespie faced Jason Gonzalez on September 16, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 116. He won the back-and-forth fight via submission in the second round. The win also earned Gillespie his first Fight of the Night bonus award.
Championships and accomplishments
Collegiate wrestling
- National Collegiate Athletic Association
- NCAA Division I All-American out of Edinboro University (2007)
Mixed martial arts
- Ring of Combat
- ROC Regional Lightweight Championship (Three times)
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Jason Gonzalez
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Andrew Holbrook
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 10 matches | 10 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 10–0 | Jason Gonzalez | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch | 000000002017-09-16-0000September 16, 2017 | 2 | 2:10 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 9–0 | Andrew Holbrook | KO (punches) | UFC 210 | 000000002017-04-08-0000April 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 | 000000002016-09-24-0000September 24, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Brasília, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–0 | Sidney Outlaw | Decision (split) | Ring of Combat 55 | 000000002016-06-03-0000June 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 | 000000002016-03-04-0000March 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 | 000000002015-06-05-0000June 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 | 000000002015-01-23-0000January 23, 2015 | 1 | 2:51 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Justin Harrington | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Ring of Combat 49 | 000000002014-09-19-0000September 19, 2014 | 1 | 3:21 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Brandon Priest | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ring of Combat 48 | 000000002014-05-16-0000May 16, 2014 | 2 | 2:37 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Kenny Gaudreau | TKO (punches) | Ring of Combat 47 | 000000002014-01-24-0000January 24, 2014 | 1 | 1:48 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Lightweight debut. |