Former NCAA wrestling champion and New York State high school wrestling legend Gregor Gillespie makes his UFC Debut on Saturday, Sept. 24 on the card at UFC Fight Night 95. Before heading to Brasilia and his first appearance in the Octagon, Gregor spoke with the DiploSport Podcast about his long road to MMA.

This is the first of a two-part, extended interview. Part 2 will post on Thursday.

Links

NCAAs

vs. Schlatter: http://bit.ly/2cOVrU6

vs. Burroughs: http://bit.ly/2cLTmvo

Interview with FloWrestling: http://www.flowrestling.org/video/1602-gregor-gillespie

HOUSEKEEPING:

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Transcript Here: morganobrien.com/Gregor.pdf

Housekeeping:

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed are my own and not necessarily those of the U.S. Government. (See 3 FAM 4176.1 for more)

Intro Music: High School Snaps, Broke for Free (bit.ly/2b88QLk)

Outro Music: Lee Rosevere, Late Night Tales (bit.ly/2b8KeRk)