American mixed martial arts fighter
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
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
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 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.
[ 32]
Professional boxing record
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
See also
References
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