Gregor Gillespie is returning to the octagon for the first time in well over a year.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that Gillespie will face Brad Riddell at the UFC’s event on March 20. The NZ Herald was first to report the booking.
Gillespie makes his long-awaited return following a first-round knockout loss to Kevin Lee at UFC 244 in November 2019. Prior to that, “The Gift” had won his first 13 professional bouts, including a 6-0 start to his UFC career, which included five finishes.