| Billy Quarantillo | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Daniel Quarantillo (1988-12-08)December 8, 1988 (age 37) 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 (178 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Team | Gracie Tampa South |
| Rank | Black belt inBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu underMatt 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 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record fromBoxRec | |
| Mixed martial arts record fromSherdog | |
William Daniel “Billy” Quarantillo[2] (born December 8, 1988) is an Americanmixed martial artist who currently competes in theFeatherweight division of theUltimate Fighting Championship. He was the formerKing of the Cage Lightweight Champion.
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.
Quarantillo also competed onThe 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]
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 21 on July 23, 2019. He successfully acquired a contract by defeating Kamuela Kirk via TKO in the third round.[4]
Quarantillo made his UFC debut against short notice opponent Jacob Kilburn atUFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik on December 7, 2019. He won the fight with a second round submission via triangle choke.[5]
Quarantillo next facedSpike Carlyle atUFC 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 facedKyle Nelson on September 12, 2020, atUFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill.[7] He won the fight via knockout in round three.[8]
Quarantillo facedGavin Tucker on December 12, 2020, atUFC 256.[9] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[10]
Quarantillo was scheduled to faceHerbert Burns on 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 Night award.[14]
Quarantillo foughtShane Burgos on November 6, 2021, atUFC 268.[15] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[16]
Quarantillo was scheduled to faceBill Algeo on July 16, 2022, atUFC on ABC 3.[17] However, he pulled out due to injury.[18]
Quarantillo facedAlexander Hernandez on 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 Night award.[21]
Quarantillo facedEdson Barboza atUFC on ESPN 44.[22] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[23]
Quarantillo facedDamon Jackson on 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 Zalal for unknown reasons.[27] He lost the fight via rear-naked choke in round two.[28]
Quarantillo facedCub Swanson on December 14, 2024 atUFC on ESPN 63.[29] He lost the fight via a one-two punch knockout in the third round.[30] This fight earned him anotherFight of the Night award.[31]
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 theKOTC Light Welterweight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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 |