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‘I’m not f*cking going anywhere’: Gregor Gillespie assures UFC roster spot, explains recent inactivity

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 May 2022 21:16:12 +0000

The self-proclaimed best fisherman in the UFC says he’s not going anywhere. On Sunday, a tweet from the algorithm-based Twitter account UFC Roster Watch alerted fans to the removal of lightweight Gregor Gillespie from the roster, causing a stir among fans who keep a close eye on the sport. A few hours later, Gillespie (14-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) clarified and went into detail about his current situation with the UFC, ensuring everyone that his status as a UFC fighter has not changed and he is still a fighter under the Las Vegas-based promotion’s banner. “Guys, I’m STILL in the UFC relax, I’ll explain,” Gillespie wrote, starting a lengthy message on Instagram. “1) I’m removed from the RANKINGS. Not from the organization.

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Frustrated Gregor Gillespie still waiting for fight that propels him – like uninterested Tony Ferguson

BAD MMA News — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 15:34:05 +0000

After an 18-month layoff, Gregor Gillespie returned in 2021 with a bonus-winning knockout. If the long time away was frustrating at all after a November 2019 knockout loss to Kevin Lee in which he broke his jaw in the first setback of his career, perhaps he’s grown accustomed to the feeling he has these days. Gillespie (14-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) hasn’t been booked for another fight since his finish of Diego Ferreira in May 2021. He told MMA Junkie he’s been trying to get a fight with former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson – and has agreed to one on his end. But for reasons that Gillespie can’t understand, he said Ferguson doesn’t seem interested

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Gregor Gillespie calls out Tony Ferguson: ‘I think it’s time for me to ankle pick you in that octagon’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:28:27 +0000

Gregor Gillespie will give the callout route another shot. Not one to usually issue challenges, Gillespie (14-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) broke his rule when he called out former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis in 2019. He never ended up getting that fight, but he will try this methodology once again. This time, Gillespie is targeting a bout with former interim champ Tony Ferguson (25-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC). The self-proclaimed best fisherman in MMA put together a video , throwing in one of Ferguson’s most popular catch phrases. “For the last 15 fights, people have been pressuring me and annoying me to call someone out

Gregor Gillespie calls out Tony Ferguson: ‘I think it’s time for me to ankle pick you in that octagon’ – MMA Junkie

Insider’s Scoop: Fedor Emelianenko’s last ride, Tony Ferguson, ‘The Korean Zombie,’ more

BAD MMA News — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 23:10:50 +0000

Before we get into the crux of what you all showed up for (news), we want to re-introduce you to the “Insider’s Scoop.” Every once in and while, our reporters, when enough noteworthy developments have piled up, will release news in an easy-to-digest roundup for the MMA Junkie audience. From fight rumblings to event locations and dates to roster departures and more, various tidbits will be featured each time “Insider’s Scoop” is released. So without further ado, here’s the latest edition of “Insider’s Scoop.”

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UFC on ESPN 24 post-event facts: Neil Magny closes in on Georges St-Pierre’s record

BAD MMA News — Sun, 09 May 2021 23:08:03 +0000

The UFC put on another event on Saturday with UFC on ESPN 24 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The women’s flyweight headliner saw Marina Rodriguez (15-1-2 MMA, 4-1-2 UFC) outwork Michelle Waterson (18-9 MMA, 6-5 UFC) to a unanimous decision . It was one of six fights on the card to go to the scorecards. For more on the numbers to come out of UFC on ESPN 24, check below for 30 post-event facts

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Gregor Gillespie knew Diego Ferreira couldn’t keep up exhausting pace: ‘That’s how I do it’

BAD MMA News — Sun, 09 May 2021 16:28:25 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Gregor Gillespie said he knew his opponent, Diego Ferreira , wasn’t going to keep up with him. The lightweight picked up a big win Saturday when he stopped Ferreira (17-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) in the second round of their main card bout at UFC on ESPN 24 in Las Vegas. Gillespie (14-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) put away the Brazilian with ground-and-pound after a wild series of non-stop action that earned “Fight of the Night.” ( Gillespie got to take Ferreira’s $50,000 share , as well, since Ferreira missed weight.) It was one of the most high-paced fights in recent memory, as both fighters frantically battled for dominant positions on the ground. “I was exhausted,” Gillespie said at the UFC on ESPN 24 post-fight news conference. “People are going to watch that and say, ‘Gillespie is out of shape.’ There is a huge difference between being tired and being out of shape.

Gregor Gillespie knew Diego Ferreira couldn’t keep up exhausting pace: ‘That’s how I do it’ – MMA Junkie

UFC on ESPN 24 results: Gregor Gillespie breaks down Diego Ferreira for TKO

BAD MMA News — Sun, 09 May 2021 01:20:43 +0000

Gregor Gillespie showed heart, grit and relentlessness to take out Diego Ferreira on Saturday at UFC on ESPN 24 . In his first fight since a brutal head-kick knockout loss to Kevin Lee in November 2019, Gillespie (14-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) overcame a strong first round from Ferreira (17-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) and took control in the second, using ground-and-pound to finish the fight by TKO at the 4:51 mark of the round. “There’s not much that compares to that,” Gillespie said in his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier. “It’s been such a long time since I felt that

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After scrapped bout with Brad Riddell, Gregor Gillespie grateful to draw ranked Diego Ferreira

BAD MMA News — Sat, 08 May 2021 13:16:32 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Perhaps there may have been a silver lining for Gregor Gillespie getting his bout canceled on fight day. Gillespie, who hasn’t competed since suffering his first career loss to Kevin Lee in November 2019, was scheduled to return against Brad Riddell in March.

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Diego Ferreira ready for Gregor Gillespie’s wrestling: ‘I don’t know if he’s going to hold me down for too long’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 07 May 2021 23:03:11 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Diego Ferreira is anticipating a grapple-heavy approach from Gregor Gillespie , but he’s prepared for it. Ferreira (17-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) faces standout wrestler Gillespie (13-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) at Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 24 event, where both men will look to rebound from losses which snapped impressive winning streaks. It’s a key matchup in the division, with Gillespie currently No. 12 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie lightweight rankings , and Ferreira No. 15. In his past outing in February, Ferreira lost a back-and-forth “Fight of the Night” decision to fellow surging contender Beneil Dariush, who was able to take him down multiple times

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UFC on ESPN 24: Diego Ferreira misses weight by 4.5 pounds, but Gregor Gillespie accepts fight

BAD MMA News — Fri, 07 May 2021 19:21:24 +0000

Diego Ferreira missed weight by a good margin ahead of UFC on ESPN 24 , but his fight with Gregor Gillespie will go on. Ferreira (17-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) came in 4.5 pounds over the lightweight limit at Friday’s official weigh-ins , tipping the scale at 160.5 for a non-title matchup contracted for no higher than 156. Gillespie (13-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC), who weighed 156 on the nose, was given the choice to cancel the fight, but he opted to accept. For the second time in his 12-fight UFC tenure, Diego Ferreira missed weight. He came in 4.5 pounds over the lightweight limit

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