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Billy Quarantillo

William Daniel “Billy” Quarantillo[2](born December 8, 1988) is an Americanmixed martial artistwho currently competes in theFeatherweightdivision of theUltimate Fighting Championship.He was the formerKing of the CageLightweight Champion.

Billy Quarantillo
BornWilliam Daniel Quarantillo
(1988-12-08)December 8, 1988(age 35)
Ransomville, New York,U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Lightweight
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Fighting out ofTampa, Florida,U.S.
TeamGracie Tampa South
RankBlack belt inBrazilian Jiu-JitsuunderMatt Arroyo[1]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial artsrecord
Total24
Wins18
By knockout8
By submission5
By decision5
Losses6
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision3
Boxing recordfromBoxRec
Mixed martial arts recordfromSherdog

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Born inRansomville, New York,and trained by way of his adopted hometown of Tampa, Quarantillo began his fighting tenure on the amateur circuit in July 2010. After the Gracie Tampa South representative posted an 8–2 mark through ten outings, he turned pro in 2013.[3]

Quarantillo competed for various regional American organizations, in the process amassing a record of 11–2 and winning the King of the Cage Lightweight Championship and Strike Off Fighting Championships Featherweight Championship.

The Ultimate Fighter

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Quarantillo also competed onThe Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faberin 2015. In the preliminary fights, he defeated Brandon Ricetti via TKO in the second round to become a member of Team Faber. In his second bout, he lost to Saul Rogers via unanimous decision after two rounds.[3]

Dana White's Contender Series

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After earning 5 more wins and 1 loss on the regional circuit, Quarantillo eventually gained a second chance for a UFC contract onDana White's Contender Series 21on July 23, 2019. He successfully acquired a contract by defeating Kamuela Kirk via TKO in the third round.[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Quarantillo made his UFC debut against short notice opponent Jacob Kilburn atUFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Rozenstruikon December 7, 2019. He won the fight with a second round submission via triangle choke.[5]

Quarantillo next facedSpike CarlyleatUFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burnson May 30, 2020, in a catchweight bout. He won the bout via a unanimous decision.[6]

In his third bout for the promotion, Quarantillo facedKyle Nelsonon September 12, 2020, atUFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill.[7]He won the fight via knockout in round three.[8]

Quarantillo facedGavin Tuckeron December 12, 2020, atUFC 256.[9]He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[10]

Quarantillo was scheduled to faceHerbert Burnson July 17, 2021, atUFC on ESPN 26.[11]However, Burns pulled out in early June due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced byGabriel Benítez.[12]Quarantillo knocked Benítez down early and eventually won the bout via technical knockout in round three.[13]This win earned him theFight of the Nightaward.[14]

Quarantillo foughtShane Burgoson November 6, 2021, atUFC 268.[15]He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[16]

Quarantillo was scheduled to faceBill Algeoon July 16, 2022, atUFC on ABC 3.[17]However, he pulled out due to injury.[18]

Quarantillo facedAlexander Hernandezon December 10, 2022, atUFC 282.[19]He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round.[20]This win earned him thePerformance of the Nightaward.[21]

Quarantillo facedEdson BarbozaatUFC on ESPN 44.[22]He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[23]

Quarantillo facedDamon Jacksonon August 5, 2023, atUFC Fight Night 226.[24]He won the fight by unanimous decision.[25]

Quarantillo was scheduled to face Gabriel Miranda on March 23, 2024, atUFC on ESPN 53[26]However, Miranda was replaced byYoussef Zalalfor unknown reasons.[27]He lost the fight via rear-naked choke in round two.[28]

Quarantillo is scheduled to faceCub Swansonon December 14, 2024 atUFC on ESPN 63.[29]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
24 matches 18 wins 6 losses
By knockout 8 2
By submission 5 1
By decision 5 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 18–6 Youssef Zalal Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas March 23, 2024 2 1:50 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States
Win 18–5 Damon Jackson Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font August 5, 2023 3 5:00 Nashville, Tennessee,United States
Loss 17–5 Edson Barboza KO (knee) UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen April 15, 2023 1 2:37 Kansas City, Missouri,United States
Win 17–4 Alexander Hernandez TKO (knees and punches) UFC 282 December 10, 2022 2 4:30 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 16–4 Shane Burgos Decision (unanimous) UFC 268 November 6, 2021 3 5:00 New York City, New York,United States
Win 16–3 Gabriel Benítez TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moisés July 17, 2021 3 3:40 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 15–3 Gavin Tucker Decision (unanimous) UFC 256 December 12, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States
Win 15–2 Kyle Nelson KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill September 12, 2020 3 0:07 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States
Win 14–2 Spike Carlyle Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns May 30, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 13–2 Jacob Kilburn Submission (triangle choke) UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik December 7, 2019 2 3:18 Washington, D.C.,United States
Win 12–2 Kamuela Kirk TKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 21 July 23, 2019 3 0:22 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States
Win 11–2 Adrian Vilaca TKO (punches) KOTC: Combat Zone February 23, 2019 2 4:32 Niagara Falls, New York,United States Return to Featherweight.
Win 10–2 Eric Reynolds TKO (punches) V3 Fights 61 August 19, 2017 1 1:00 Tampa, Florida,United States
Win 9–2 Ryan Fillingame TKO (retirement) KOTC: Raw Deal February 25, 2017 2 5:00 Niagara Falls, New York,United States Won the KOTC Lightweight Championship.
Win 8–2 Matthew DiMarcantonio Decision (unanimous) KOTC: National Dispute September 24, 2016 3 5:00 Niagara Falls, New York,United States
Loss 7–2 Michel Quiñones TKO (punches) Absolute FC 25 April 1, 2016 1 2:51 Coconut Creek, Florida,United States
Win 7–1 Marc Stevens Decision (unanimous) Absolute FC 24 January 29, 2016 3 5:00 Coconut Creek, Florida,United States Lightweight bout.
Win 6–1 Khama Worthy TKO (punches) Strike Off 4 February 28, 2015 2 0:10 Annandale, Virginia,United States Won the vacant SOFC Featherweight Championship.
Win 5–1 Terrell Hobbs Submission (triangle choke) Strike Off 2 September 27, 2014 3 2:13 Woodbridge, Virginia,United States Featherweight debut.
Win 4–1 Isaac Figueroa Submission (rear-naked choke) Real FC 31 July 11, 2014 2 3:34 Tampa, Florida,United States
Win 3–1 Sandro da Silva Submission (armbar) Strike Off 1 June 7, 2014 1 0:49 Woodbridge, Virginia,United States Lightweight debut.
Loss 2–1 J.P. Reese Decision (unanimous) Real FC 29 November 8, 2013 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida,United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win 2–0 Howard Reece Submission (armbar) Real FC 28 July 26, 2013 1 1:45 Tampa, Florida,United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 1–0 John de Jesus Decision (split) Fight Time 13: MMA Kings February 15, 2013 3 5:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida,United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–1 Saul Rogers Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber October 7, 2015(air date) 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States TUF 22 quarter-final round.
Win 1–0 Brandon Ricetti TKO (punches) September 9, 2015(air date) 2 2:53 TUF 22 preliminary round.

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Professional boxing record

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1 fight 1 win 0 losses
By decision 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Win 1–0 Curtis Waller UD 4 5 October 2018 Bryan Glazer Family JCC Auditorium,Tampa, Florida,US

See also

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References

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  1. ^Jay Anderson (December 7, 2019)."UFC DC: Billy Quarantillo Earned His Black Belt With Kilburn Victory".Cageside Press.
  2. ^"Billy Quarantillo | MMA Fighter Page".Tapology.Retrieved2024-10-11.
  3. ^abc"DWCS: Meet former TUF 22 contestant, UFC contract winner Billy Quarantillo".FanSided.2019-07-24.Retrieved2020-09-13.
  4. ^"DWCS 21 Highlights: Billy Quarantillo Stops Kamuela Kirk".MMA News.2019-07-24.Retrieved2020-09-13.
  5. ^Doherty, Dan (2020-12-07)."UFC DC Results: Billy Quarantillo Submits Overmatched Jacob Kilburn".cagesidepress.Retrieved2020-09-12.
  6. ^McClory, Mike (2020-06-20)."UFC Vegas Results: Billy Quarantillo and Spike Carlyle Engage in Wild Brawl".cagesidepress.Retrieved2020-09-12.
  7. ^DNA, MMA (2020-08-06)."Billy Quarantillo treft Kyle Nelson tijdens UFC evenement op 12 september".MMA DNA.Retrieved2020-08-07.
  8. ^Doherty, Dan (2020-09-12)."UFC Vegas 10 Results: Billy Quarantillo Flattens Kyle Nelson in Third".Cageside Press.Retrieved2020-09-13.
  9. ^Nolan King (2020-10-28)."Billy Quarantillo and Gavin Tucker get their wishes, booked to fight at UFC 256".mmajunkie.usatoday.com.Retrieved2020-10-28.
  10. ^Anderson, Jay (2020-12-12)."UFC 256 Results: Gavin Tucker Puts On Impressive Technical Display Against Billy Quarantillo".Cageside Press.Retrieved2020-12-13.
  11. ^Behunin, Alex (17 April 2021)."Billy Quarantillo vs. Herbert Burns Set For July 17 UFC Event".Cageside Press.Cagesidepress.com.
  12. ^Carlos Contreras Legaspi (2021-06-08)."Gabriel Benítez to fight Billy Quarantillo at UFC Fight Night on July 17".espndeportes.espn.com.Retrieved2021-06-08.(in Spanish)
  13. ^Martin, Damon (2021-07-17)."UFC Vegas 31 video: Billy Quarantillo bloodies and batters Gabriel Benitez to earn third-round stoppage".MMA Fighting.Retrieved2021-07-18.
  14. ^ab"UFC on ESPN 26 bonuses: Miesha Tate gets extra $50,000 in return from retirement".MMA Junkie.2021-07-18.Retrieved2021-07-18.
  15. ^Dorff, Marcel (2021-09-03)."BREAKING: Shane Burgos vs. Billy Quarantillo toegevoegd aan UFC 268 in New York".MMA DNA.Retrieved2021-09-03.
  16. ^Anderson, Jay (2021-11-06)."UFC 268 Results: Shane Burgos Wins Decision Against Gutsy Billy Quarantillo".Cageside Press.Retrieved2021-11-07.
  17. ^Sherdog.com."Ricky Simon vs. Jack Shore, Billy Quarantillo vs. Bill Algeo Set for UFC Card on July 16".Sherdog.Retrieved2022-05-17.
  18. ^Cruz, Guilherme (2022-07-08)."Bill Algeo vs. Herbert Burns now set for UFC Long Island with Billy Quarantillo, Khusein Askhabov out".MMA Fighting.Retrieved2022-07-08.
  19. ^Sherdog.com."Alexander Hernandez Drops to Featherweight, Meets Billy Quarantillo at UFC 282".Sherdog.Retrieved2022-09-01.
  20. ^Anderson, Jay (2022-12-10)."UFC 282: Billy Quarantillo Lights Up Alexander Hernandez".Cageside Press.Retrieved2022-12-11.
  21. ^abHiergesell, Dan (2022-12-11)."Bonuses! All Fighters With Finishes Collect $50K".MMAmania.com.Retrieved2022-12-11.
  22. ^MMA Fighting Newswire (2023-01-18)."Edson Barboza vs. Billy Quarantillo set for UFC event on April 15".MMA Fighting.Retrieved2023-01-19.
  23. ^"UFC on ESPN 44 results: Edson Barboza slumps Billy Quarantillo with vicious knee KO".MMA Junkie.2023-04-16.Retrieved2023-04-16.
  24. ^"UFC books Damon Jackson vs. Billy Quarantillo for August event".MMA Junkie.2023-06-06.Retrieved2023-06-06.
  25. ^Morehouse, Cade (2023-08-05)."Billy Quarantillo Bounces Back, Takes Decision Victory Over Jackson".Cageside Press.Retrieved2023-08-06.
  26. ^Raghuwanshi, Vipin (2024-01-22)."Billy Quarantillo to Fight Gabriel Miranda at UFC Vegas 89".www.itnwwe.com.Retrieved2024-01-24.
  27. ^Diego Martinez (2024-03-12)."Billy Quarantillo vs. Youssef Zalal added to UFC Vegas 89".mmaaldia.com.Retrieved2024-03-16.(in Spanish)
  28. ^Dewar, Val (2024-03-24)."UFC Vegas 89: Youssef Zalal Showcases Improvements in UFC Return, Submits Billy Q".Cageside Press.Retrieved2024-03-24.
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