Feature LI’s Gregor Gillespie Remains Undefeated in UFC Debut by Kristine Haugsjaa September 24, 2016 Long Island’s Gregor Gillespie (8-0) showcased his high-profile wrestling against Brazilian UFC Lightweight Glaico Franca (13-5) earning himself an unanimous decision victory Saturday night on the UFC Fight Night 95 Early Fight Pass Prelims on UFC Fight Pass. After taking heavy shots in the beginning of the first round, causing his left eye to swell early in the fight, Gillespie gained control of the match up with his dominate wrestling. The All-American wrestler tired out Franca in the first round while pinning him against the cage. Against Franca’s attempts to keep the fight on the feet, Gillespie landed five out of his 19 takedown attempts, dominating control for an impressive 11 minutes of the 15 minute fight. All three judges scored the fight (29-27, 29-27, 29-27). Gillespie trains on Long Island out of Bellmore Kickboxing Academy in Bellmore under coach Keith Trimble and at Gracie Barra in New Hyde Park under Professor Joe Scarola. Post Views: 1,620 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Kristine Haugsjaa Kristine is a Managing Editor for DoubleGSports.com as well as UFC/MMA Lead Writer. She also hosts a column known as Fighting Words. Latest posts by Kristine Haugsjaa (see all) NJ’s Chookagian makes flyweight debut at UFC Charlotte - November 7, 2017 Fighting Words: Bellator is Giving Hardy the Credit She Deserves - October 20, 2017 Frankie Edgar to face Champion Max Holloway at UFC 218 - October 3, 2017 Boxing’s Amanda Serrano heading to MMA - September 21, 2017 Related Topicsgracie barraGregor Gillespielocal fighterLong IslandNew YorkufcUFC 205ufc debutwinWrestling Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better by Inesh Chari | posted on March 30, 2021 WNBA Rolling Out Red Carpet For Upcoming 25th Anniversary Season by Jason Cordner | posted on March 16, 2021 More in Feature You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) On the 109th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... TJ Dillashaw Puts $100K Where His Fists Are, Should Cruz Accept? Cyborg Dominates Lansberg at UFC Fight Night 95