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Gregor Gillespie defeated Diego Ferreira via KO/TKO in the second round at 4:51, establishing dominance through superior striking volume and grappling control. Gillespie landed 45 of 62 significant strikes (72%) compared to Ferreira's 31 of 60 (51%), while controlling the cage for 5:10 against Ferreira's 1:06.
The wrestling disparity proved decisive, as Gillespie completed four of eight takedown attempts (50%) while Ferreira managed zero of two, unable to implement his preferred grappling game. Gillespie's varied attack—37 head strikes and seven body shots—overwhelmed Ferreira, who landed strikes but failed to mount meaningful offense or secure the mat position needed to dictate the fight's tempo.
The stoppage marked a significant statement for Gillespie in the lightweight division's upper tier.
