Billy Quarantillo

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Billy Quarantillo
Born William Daniel Quarantillo
(1988-12-08) December 8, 1988 (age 36)
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.

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

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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.
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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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Win 1–0 United States Curtis Waller UD 4 5 October 2018 United States Bryan Glazer Family JCC Auditorium, Tampa, Florida, US

See also

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