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Born | Gregor Volz Gillespie
[1] March 18, 1987 Webster, New York, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other names | The Gift | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Residence | Long Island, New York, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) [2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 [3] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling [4] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Years active | 2012–present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wins | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By knockout | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By submission | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By decision | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By knockout | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gregor Volz Gillespie [1] (born March 18, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist and graduated collegiate wrestler who currently competes 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. [5] He also competed briefly in freestyle wrestling. [6]
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. [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 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. [8] [4] 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]
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]
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]
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. |
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![]() Gregor Gillespie at UFC Fight Night 143 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Gregor Volz Gillespie
[1] March 18, 1987 Webster, New York, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other names | The Gift | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Residence | Long Island, New York, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) [2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 [3] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling [4] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Gregor Volz Gillespie [1] (born March 18, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist and graduated collegiate wrestler who currently competes 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. [5] He also competed briefly in freestyle wrestling. [6]
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. [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 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. [8] [4] 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]
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]
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]
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. |
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