For fans in the know, Gregor Gillespie vs. Carlos Diego Ferreira was the most anticipated fight of the night in last weekend’s UFC Vegas 26 Fight Night event. Sometimes when two strong grapplers match-up, they prefer to keep the fight standing. But when the four-time All-American and one-time NCAA champion collided with a BJJ black belt, fans were treated to all the grappling they could handle.
There are a few central themes that allowed Gregor Gillespie to prevail over the dangerous and well-rounded veteran. For a more in-depth look at Gillespie’s wrestling background and the way he applies it in MMA, check out my breakdown on the subject.