Gregor Gillespie

Gregor Volz Gillespie (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.

Gregor Gillespie
Gregor Gillespie at UFC Fight Night 143
BornGregor Volz Gillespie
(1987-03-18) March 18, 1987
Webster, New York, U.S.
Other namesThe Gift
ResidenceLong Island, New York, U.S.
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StyleWrestling
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
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins14
By knockout7
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 Hills 149 lbs
PSAC Championships
2006 Slippery Rock 149 lbs
2008 Mercyhurst 157 lbs
2009 Edinboro 157 lbs
EWL Championships
2006 Edinboro 149 lbs
2007 Cleveland 149 lbs
2008 Pittsburgh 157 lbs
2009 Lock Haven 157 lbs

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. He also competed briefly in freestyle wrestling.

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