Billy Quarantillo
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
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| birth_name =William Daniel Quarantillo
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|12|08}}
| birth_place = Ransomville, New York, U.S.
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| weight_lb = 145
| weight_class = Featherweight
Lightweight
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| rank = Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Matt Arroyo{{cite news|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/12/07/ufc-dc-billy-quarantillo-earned-black-belt-kilburn-victory|title=UFC DC: Billy Quarantillo Earned His Black Belt With Kilburn Victory|publisher=Cageside Press|author=Jay Anderson|date=December 7, 2019}}
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| team = Gracie Tampa South
| years_active = 2013–present
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William Daniel “Billy” Quarantillo{{Cite web |title=Billy Quarantillo {{!}} MMA Fighter Page |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/42701-billy-quarantillo |access-date=2024-10-11 |website=Tapology |language=en}} (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.{{Cite web|date=2019-07-24|title=DWCS: Meet former TUF 22 contestant, UFC contract winner Billy Quarantillo|url=https://fansided.com/2019/07/24/dwcs-meet-former-tuf-22-contestant-ufc-contract-winner-billy-quarantillo/|access-date=2020-09-13|website=FanSided|language=en-US}}
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.
=''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.{{Cite web|date=2019-07-24|title=DWCS 21 Highlights: Billy Quarantillo Stops Kamuela Kirk|url=https://www.mmanews.com/dwcs-21-highlights-billy-quarantillo-stops-kamuela-kirk/|access-date=2020-09-13|website=MMA News|language=en-US}}
=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.{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2020-12-07|title=UFC DC Results: Billy Quarantillo Submits Overmatched Jacob Kilburn|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/12/07/ufc-dc-results-billy-quarantillo|access-date=2020-09-12|website=cagesidepress|language=en-US}}
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.{{Cite web|last=McClory|first=Mike|date=2020-06-20|title=UFC Vegas Results: Billy Quarantillo and Spike Carlyle Engage in Wild Brawl|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/05/30/ufc-vegas-results-billy-quarantillo-vs-spike-carlyle/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=cagesidepress|language=en-US}}
In his third bout for the promotion, Quarantillo faced Kyle Nelson on September 12, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2020-08-06|title=Billy Quarantillo treft Kyle Nelson tijdens UFC evenement op 12 september|url=https://mmadna.nl/billy-quarantillo-treft-kyle-nelson-tijdens-ufc-evenement-op-12-september/|access-date=2020-08-07|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} He won the fight via knockout in round three.{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2020-09-12|title=UFC Vegas 10 Results: Billy Quarantillo Flattens Kyle Nelson in Third|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/09/12/ufc-vegas-10-results-billy-quarantillo/|access-date=2020-09-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}
Quarantillo faced Gavin Tucker on December 12, 2020, at UFC 256.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/ufc-256-news-billy-quarantillo-vs-gavin-tucker-mma-fight-booking|title=Billy Quarantillo and Gavin Tucker get their wishes, booked to fight at UFC 256|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2020-10-28|access-date=2020-10-28}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2020-12-12|title=UFC 256 Results: Gavin Tucker Puts On Impressive Technical Display Against Billy Quarantillo|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/12/12/ufc-256-results-gavin-tucker-vs-billy-quarantillo/|access-date=2020-12-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}
Quarantillo was scheduled to face Herbert Burns on July 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 26.{{cite web |last1=Behunin |first1=Alex |title=Billy Quarantillo vs. Herbert Burns Set For July 17 UFC Event |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/04/17/billy-quarantillo-vs-herbert-burns-set-for-july-17-ufc-event/ |website=Cageside Press |date=17 April 2021 |publisher=Cagesidepress.com}} However, Burns pulled out in early June due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Gabriel Benítez.{{Cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/artes-marciales-mixtas/nota/_/id/8754210/gabriel-benitez-pelea-billy-quarantillo-ufc-fight-night-17-julio|title=Gabriel Benítez to fight Billy Quarantillo at UFC Fight Night on July 17|publisher=espndeportes.espn.com|author=Carlos Contreras Legaspi|date=2021-06-08|access-date=2021-06-08}} {{in lang|es}} Quarantillo knocked Benítez down early and eventually won the bout via technical knockout in round three.{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2021-07-17|title=UFC Vegas 31 video: Billy Quarantillo bloodies and batters Gabriel Benitez to earn third-round stoppage|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/7/17/22581878/ufc-vegas-31-video-billy-quarantillo-bloodies-and-batters-gabriel-benitez-earn-third-round-stoppage|access-date=2021-07-18|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}} This win earned him the Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-18|title=UFC on ESPN 26 bonuses: Miesha Tate gets extra $50,000 in return from retirement|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-on-espn-26-bonuses-miesha-tate-return-from-retirement-50000|access-date=2021-07-18|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}
Quarantillo fought Shane Burgos on November 6, 2021, at UFC 268.{{Cite web|last=Dorff|first=Marcel|date=2021-09-03|title= BREAKING: Shane Burgos vs. Billy Quarantillo toegevoegd aan UFC 268 in New York|url= https://mmadna.nl/breaking-shane-burgos-vs-billy-quarantillo-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-268-in-new-york/|access-date=2021-09-03|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-11-06|title=UFC 268 Results: Shane Burgos Wins Decision Against Gutsy Billy Quarantillo|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/11/06/ufc-268-results-shane-burgos-vs-billy-quarantillo/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}
Quarantillo was scheduled to face Bill Algeo on July 16, 2022, at UFC on ABC 3.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Ricky Simon vs. Jack Shore, Billy Quarantillo vs. Bill Algeo Set for UFC Card on July 16 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Ricky-Simon-vs-Jack-Shore-Billy-Quarantillo-vs-Bill-Algeo-Set-for-UFC-Card-on-July-16-186721 |access-date=2022-05-17 |website=Sherdog |language=en}} However, he pulled out due to injury.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=2022-07-08 |title=Bill Algeo vs. Herbert Burns now set for UFC Long Island with Billy Quarantillo, Khusein Askhabov out |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/7/8/23200093/bill-algeo-herbert-burns-ufc-long-island-billy-quarantillo-khusein-askhabov-out |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}
Quarantillo faced Alexander Hernandez on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Alexander Hernandez Drops to Featherweight, Meets Billy Quarantillo at UFC 282 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Alexander-Hernandez-Drops-to-Featherweight-Meets-Billy-Quarantillo-at-UFC-282-187851 |access-date=2022-09-01 |website=Sherdog |language=en}} He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-12-10 |title=UFC 282: Billy Quarantillo Lights Up Alexander Hernandez |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/10/ufc-282-billy-quarantillo-vs-alexander-hernandez/ |access-date=2022-12-11 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web |last=Hiergesell |first=Dan |date=2022-12-11 |title=Bonuses! All Fighters With Finishes Collect $50K |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/12/11/23503279/official-ufc-282-bonus-winners-results-ankalaev-blachowicz-paddy-pimblett-espn-ppv-results |access-date=2022-12-11 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}
Quarantillo faced Edson Barboza at UFC on ESPN 44.{{Cite web |author=MMA Fighting Newswire |date=2023-01-18 |title=Edson Barboza vs. Billy Quarantillo set for UFC event on April 15 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/18/23561752/edson-barboza-vs-billy-quarantillo-set-for-ufc-event-on-april-15 |access-date=2023-01-19 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en-US}} He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-16 |title=UFC on ESPN 44 results: Edson Barboza slumps Billy Quarantillo with vicious knee KO |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/04/ufc-on-espn-44-results-edson-barboza-slumps-billy-quarantillo-vicious-knee-knockout |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}
Quarantillo faced Damon Jackson on August 5, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 226.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-06 |title=UFC books Damon Jackson vs. Billy Quarantillo for August event |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/06/ufc-books-damon-jackson-vs-billy-quarantillo-for-august-event |access-date=2023-06-06 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Morehouse |first=Cade |date=2023-08-05 |title=Billy Quarantillo Bounces Back, Takes Decision Victory Over Jackson |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/05/ufc-nashville-billy-quarantillo-vs-damon-jackson/ |access-date=2023-08-06 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Quarantillo was scheduled to face Gabriel Miranda on March 23, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 53{{Cite web |last=Raghuwanshi |first=Vipin |date=2024-01-22 |title=Billy Quarantillo to Fight Gabriel Miranda at UFC Vegas 89 |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/billy-quarantillo-to-fight-gabriel-miranda-at-ufc-vegas-89/ |access-date=2024-01-24 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}} However, Miranda was replaced by Youssef Zalal for unknown reasons.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmaaldia.com/billy-quarantillo-vs-youssef-zalal-ufc-vegas-89/|title=Billy Quarantillo vs. Youssef Zalal added to UFC Vegas 89|publisher=mmaaldia.com|author=Diego Martinez|date=2024-03-12|access-date=2024-03-16}} {{in lang|es}} He lost the fight via rear-naked choke in round two.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2024-03-24 |title=UFC Vegas 89: Youssef Zalal Showcases Improvements in UFC Return, Submits Billy Q |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/23/ufc-vegas-89-youssef-zalal-billy-quarantillo/ |access-date=2024-03-24 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Quarantillo faced Cub Swanson on December 14, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 63.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/10/05/cub-swanson-vs-billy-qarantillo-added-to-ufc-tampa/|title=Cub Swanson vs. Billy Qarantillo Added to UFC Tampa|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2024-10-05|access-date=2024-10-05}} He lost the fight via a one-two punch knockout in the third round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/12/15/cub-swanson-kos-quarantillo-hints-at-retirement/|title=Cub Swanson KO’s Quarantillo, Hints At Retirement|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Patrick McCorry|date=2024-12-15|access-date=2024-12-15}} This fight earned him another Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2024/12/15/ufc-tampa-results-bonus-winners-highlights-and-reactions/|title=UFC Tampa Results: Bonus Winners, Highlights And Reactions|publisher=forbes.com|author=Brian Mazique|date=2024-12-15|access-date=2024-12-15}}
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (Two times) {{small|Gabriel Benítez and Cub Swanson}}
- Performance of the Night (One time) {{small|Alexander Hernandez}}
- Strike Off Fighting Championships
- Strike Off Fighting Championships Featherweight Champion (One time)
- King of the Cage
- King of the Cage Lightweight Champion (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
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|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|18–7
|KO (punch)
|UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley
|{{dts|2024|December|14}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:36
|Tampa, Florida, United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|18–6
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas
|{{dts|2024|March|23}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:50
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|18–5
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font
|{{dts|2023|August|5}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Nashville, Tennessee, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|17–5
|KO (knee)
|UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen
|{{dts|2023|April|15}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:37
|Kansas City, Missouri, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|17–4
|TKO (knees and punches)
|{{dts|2022|December|10}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:30
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|16–4
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2021|November|6}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|New York City, New York, United States
|{{small|}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|16–3
|TKO (punches)
|UFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moisés
|{{dts|2021|July|17}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:40
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|15–3
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2020|December|12}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 15–2
|KO (punch)
|UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill
|{{dts|2020|September|12}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|0:07
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|14–2
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns
|{{dts|2020|May|30}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (150 lb) bout.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–2
|Jacob Kilburn
|Submission (triangle choke)
|UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik
|{{dts|2019|December|7}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:18
|Washington, D.C., United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–2
| Kamuela Kirk
| TKO (punches)
| Dana White's Contender Series 21
| {{dts|2019|July|23}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 0:22
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–2
| Adrian Vilaca
| TKO (punches)
| KOTC: Combat Zone
| {{dts|2019|February|23}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:32
| Niagara Falls, New York, United States
|{{small|Return to Featherweight.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–2
| Eric Reynolds
| TKO (punches)
| V3 Fights 61
| {{dts|2017|August|19}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:00
| Tampa, Florida, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|9–2
| Ryan Fillingame
| TKO (retirement)
| KOTC: Raw Deal
| {{dts|2017|February|25}}
| align=center|2
| align=center|5:00
| Niagara Falls, New York, United States
|{{small|Won the KOTC Light Welterweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|8–2
| Matthew DiMarcantonio
| Decision (unanimous)
| KOTC: National Dispute
| {{dts|2016|September|24}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|5:00
| Niagara Falls, New York, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|7–2
| Michel Quiñones
| TKO (punches)
| Absolute FC 25
| {{dts|2016|April|1}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|2:51
| Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|7–1
| Marc Stevens
| Decision (unanimous)
| Absolute FC 24
| {{dts|2016|January|29}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|5:00
| Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
|{{small|Lightweight bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–1
| TKO (punches)
| Strike Off 4
| {{dts|2015|February|28}}
| align=center|2
| align=center|0:10
| Annandale, Virginia, United States
|{{small|Won the vacant SOFC Featherweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–1
| Terrell Hobbs
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Strike Off 2
|{{dts|2014|September|27}}
|align=Center|3
|align=center|2:13
|Woodbridge, Virginia, United States
| {{small|Featherweight debut.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–1
| Isaac Figueroa
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Real FC 31
| {{dts|2014|July|11}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:34
| Tampa, Florida, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–1
| Sandro da Silva
| Submission (armbar)
| Strike Off 1
| {{dts|2014|June|07}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:49
| Woodbridge, Virginia, United States
| {{small|Lightweight debut.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 2–1
| Decision (unanimous)
| Real FC 29
| {{dts|2013|November|08}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Tampa, Florida, United States
| {{small|Catchweight (160 lb) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Howard Reece
| Submission (armbar)
| Real FC 28
| {{dts|2013|July|26}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:45
| Tampa, Florida, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (150 lb) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| John de Jesus
| Decision (split)
| Fight Time 13: MMA Kings
| {{dts|2013|February|15}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (150 lb) bout.}}
{{end}}
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| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center | 1–1
| Saul Rogers
| Decision (unanimous)
| rowspan=2|The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber
| {{dts|2015|October|7}} (air date)
| align=center | 2
| align=center | 5:00
| rowspan=2|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| {{small|TUF 22 quarter-final round.}}
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| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center | 1–0
| Brandon Ricetti
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2015|September|9}} (air date)
| align=center | 2
| align=center | 2:53
| {{small|TUF 22 preliminary round.}}
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Professional boxing record
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See also
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- {{Sherdog|68076}}
- {{UFC|billy-quarantillo}}
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