Billy Quarantillo Explained

Billy Quarantillo
Birth Date:8 December 1988
Birth Place:Ransomville, New York, U.S.
Weight Lb:145
Weight Class:Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach:70 in
Rank:Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Matt Arroyo[1]
Fighting Out Of:Tampa, Florida
Team:Gracie Tampa South
Years Active:2013–present
Mma Kowin:8
Mma Subwin:5
Mma Decwin:5
Mma Koloss:2
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Decloss:3
Sherdog:68076
Boxrec:851451

Billy Quarantillo (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.[2]

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 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.

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.[3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Quarantillo made his UFC debut against short notice opponent Jacob Kilburn at on December 7, 2019. He won the fight with a second round submission via triangle choke.[4]

Quarantillo next faced Spike Carlyle at on May 30, 2020, in a catchweight bout. He won the bout via a unanimous decision.[5]

In his third bout for the promotion, Quarantillo faced Kyle Nelson on September 12, 2020, at .[6] He won the fight via knockout in round three.[7]

Quarantillo faced Gavin Tucker on December 12, 2020, at UFC 256.[8] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Quarantillo was scheduled to face Herbert Burns on July 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 26.[10] However, Burns pulled out in early June due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Gabriel Benítez.[11] Quarantillo knocked Benítez down early and eventually won the bout via technical knockout in round three.[12] This win earned him the Fight of the Night award.[13]

Quarantillo fought Shane Burgos on November 6, 2021, at UFC 268.[14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[15]

Quarantillo was scheduled to face Bill Algeo on July 16, 2022, at UFC on ABC 3.[16] However, he pulled out due to injury.[17]

Quarantillo faced Alexander Hernandez on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282.[18] He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round.[19] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[20]

Quarantillo faced Edson Barboza at UFC on ESPN 44.[21] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[22]

Quarantillo faced Damon Jackson on August 5, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 226.[23] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[24]

Quarantillo was scheduled to face Gabriel Miranda on March 23, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 53[25] However, Miranda was replaced by Youssef Zalal for unknown reasons.[26] He lost the fight via rear-naked choke in round two.[27]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|18–6|Youssef Zalal|Submission (rear-naked choke)|||align=center|2|align=center|1:50|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ||-|Win|align=center|18–5|Damon Jackson|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Nashville, Tennessee, United States||-|Loss|align=center|17–5|Edson Barboza|KO (knee)|||align=center|1|align=center|2:37|Kansas City, Missouri, United States||- |Win|align=center|17–4|Alexander Hernandez|TKO (knees and punches)|UFC 282||align=center|2|align=center|4:30|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|16–4|Shane Burgos|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 268||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|New York City, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|16–3|Gabriel Benítez|TKO (punches)|||align=center|3|align=center|3:40|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|15–3|Gavin Tucker|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 256||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center| 15–2|Kyle Nelson|KO (punch)|||align=center|3|align=center|0:07|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-|Win|align=center|14–2|Spike Carlyle|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|13–2|Jacob Kilburn|Submission (triangle choke)|||align=center|2|align=center|3:18|Washington, D.C., United States||-| Win| align=center| 12–2| Kamuela Kirk| TKO (punches)| Dana White's Contender Series 21| | align=center| 3| align=center| 0:22| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 11–2| Adrian Vilaca| TKO (punches)| KOTC: Combat Zone| | align=center| 2| align=center| 4:32| Niagara Falls, New York, United States||-| Win| align=center| 10–2| Eric Reynolds| TKO (punches)| V3 Fights 61| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:00| Tampa, Florida, United States||-| Win| align=center|9–2| Ryan Fillingame| TKO (retirement)| KOTC: Raw Deal| | align=center|2| align=center|5:00| Niagara Falls, New York, United States||-| Win| align=center|8–2| Matthew DiMarcantonio| Decision (unanimous)| KOTC: National Dispute| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Niagara Falls, New York, United States||-| Loss| align=center|7–2| Michel Quiñones| TKO (punches)| Absolute FC 25| | align=center|1| align=center|2:51| Coconut Creek, Florida, United States||-| Win| align=center|7–1| Marc Stevens| Decision (unanimous)| Absolute FC 24| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Coconut Creek, Florida, United States||-| Win| align=center| 6–1| Khama Worthy| TKO (punches)| Strike Off 4| | align=center|2| align=center|0:10| Annandale, Virginia, United States||-| Win| align=center| 5–1| Terrell Hobbs| Submission (triangle choke)| Strike Off 2||align=Center|3|align=center|2:13|Woodbridge, Virginia, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 4–1| Isaac Figueroa| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Real FC 31| | align=center| 2| align=center| 3:34| Tampa, Florida, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 3–1| Sandro da Silva| Submission (armbar)| Strike Off 1| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:49| Woodbridge, Virginia, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 2–1|J.P. Reese| Decision (unanimous)| Real FC 29| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Tampa, Florida, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Howard Reece| Submission (armbar)| Real FC 28| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:45| Tampa, Florida, United States||-| Win| align=center| 1–0| John de Jesus| Decision (split)| Fight Time 13: MMA Kings| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States|

|-| Loss| align=center | 1–1| Saul Rogers| Decision (unanimous)| rowspan=2|| (air date)| align=center | 2| align=center | 5:00| rowspan=2|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center | 1–0| Brandon Ricetti| TKO (punches)| (air date)| align=center | 2| align=center | 2:53| [28]

See also

Notes and References

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

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