Dramatic as it was, Gregor Gillespie is taking his first loss in stride.
Gillespie was poised for a breakthrough at UFC 244 this past Saturday, facing one-time interim title challenger Kevin Lee and competing in front of a hometown crowd at Madison Square Garden in New York. For two minutes, it looked like a fairly even matchup on the feet, but Lee would strike pay dirt with a wicked head kick that instantly dropped Gillespie to the mat.
It was the first loss for Gillespie in his 14-fight career, which included wins in his first six UFC appearances, five by finish.