Billy Quarantillo
Billy Quarantillo | |
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Born | William Daniel Quarantillo December 8, 1988 Ransomville, New York, U.S. |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
Division | Featherweight Lightweight |
Reach | 70 in |
Fighting out of | Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
Team | Gracie Tampa South |
Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Matt Arroyo[1] |
Years active | 2013–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 25 |
Wins | 18 |
By knockout | 8 |
By submission | 5 |
By decision | 5 |
Losses | 7 |
By knockout | 3 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 3 |
Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
William Daniel “Billy” Quarantillo[2] (born December 8, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was the former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion.
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Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Born in Ransomville, 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
Quarantillo also competed on The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber in 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
After earning 5 more wins and 1 loss on the regional circuit, Quarantillo eventually gained a second chance for a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series 21 on July 23, 2019. He successfully acquired a contract by defeating Kamuela Kirk via TKO in the third round.[4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Quarantillo made his UFC debut against short notice opponent Jacob Kilburn at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik on December 7, 2019. He won the fight with a second round submission via triangle choke.[5]
Quarantillo next faced Spike Carlyle at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns on May 30, 2020, in a catchweight bout. He won the bout via a unanimous decision.[6]
In his third bout for the promotion, Quarantillo faced Kyle Nelson on September 12, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill.[7] He won the fight via knockout in round three.[8]
Quarantillo faced Gavin Tucker on December 12, 2020, at UFC 256.[9] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[10]
Quarantillo was scheduled to face Herbert Burns on July 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 26.[11] However, Burns pulled out in early June due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Gabriel Benítez.[12] Quarantillo knocked Benítez down early and eventually won the bout via technical knockout in round three.[13] This win earned him the Fight of the Night award.[14]
Quarantillo fought Shane Burgos on November 6, 2021, at UFC 268.[15] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[16]
Quarantillo was scheduled to face Bill Algeo on July 16, 2022, at UFC on ABC 3.[17] However, he pulled out due to injury.[18]
Quarantillo faced Alexander Hernandez on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282.[19] He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round.[20] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[21]
Quarantillo faced Edson Barboza at UFC on ESPN 44.[22] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[23]
Quarantillo faced Damon Jackson on August 5, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 226.[24] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[25]
Quarantillo was scheduled to face Gabriel Miranda on March 23, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 53[26] However, Miranda was replaced by Youssef Zalal for unknown reasons.[27] He lost the fight via rear-naked choke in round two.[28]
Quarantillo faced Cub Swanson on December 14, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 63.[29] He lost the fight via a one-two punch knockout in the third round.[30] This fight earned him another Fight of the Night award.[31]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (Two times) Gabriel Benítez and Cub Swanson[14][31]
- Performance of the Night (One time) Alexander Hernandez[21]
- Strike Off Fighting Championships
- Strike Off Fighting Championships Featherweight Champion (One time)
- King of the Cage
- King of the Cage Lightweight Champion (One time)[3]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
25 matches | 18 wins | 7 losses |
By knockout | 8 | 3 |
By submission | 5 | 1 |
By decision | 5 | 3 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 18–7 | Cub Swanson | KO (punch) | UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley | December 14, 2024 | 3 | 1:36 | Tampa, Florida, United States | Fight of the Night. |
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. |
Exhibition record breakdown | ||
2 matches | 1 win | 1 loss |
By knockout | 1 | 0 |
By decision | 0 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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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. |
Professional boxing record
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No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | Curtis Waller | UD | 4 | 5 October 2018 | Bryan Glazer Family JCC Auditorium, Tampa, Florida, US |
See also
References
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External links
- Professional MMA record for Billy Quarantillo from SherdogLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Billy Quarantillo on UFC.com
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- Boxing templates
- 1988 births
- Living people
- American male mixed martial artists
- Lightweight mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing boxing
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters
- American male boxers
- American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu