Learn more about Billy Quarantillo's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Team Faber on TUF 22
- Pro since 2013
- Has won nine of his last ten
- Seven wins by KO, five by submission (2 Triangle, RNC, 2 armbar)
- Three first round finishes
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (7/17/21) Quarantillo stopped Gabriel Benitez via strikes at 3:40 of the third round
UFC 256 (12/12/20) Quarantillo lost a three round unanimous decision to Gavin Tucker
UFC Fight Night (9/12/20) Quarantillo knocked out Kyle Nelson at :07 of the third round
UFC on ESPN (5/30/20) Quarantillo won a three round unanimous decision over Spike Carlyle
UFC on ESPN (12/7/19) Quarantillo submitted Jacob Kilburn via triangle choke at 3:18 of the second round
DWCS 3
Episode 5 (7/23/19) Quarantillo stopped Kamuela Kirk via strikes at :22 of the third round
TUF 22
On episode five, Quarantillo lost a two round unanimous decision to Saul Rogers
On episode one, Quarantillo stopped Brandon Ricetti via strikes in the second round
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2010 after getting in a pretty bad street fight. I fell in love with all the different aspects of MMA.
What ranks and titles have you held? Currently #1 ranked featherweight in Florida and NY. Two amateur titles, two pro titles - Strike Off featherweight title, King of the Cage lightweight title
Do you have any heroes? No, but I have been listening to a lot of David Goggins and that dude is the man. My dad is pretty cool, too.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a 10-year goal is achieved and the start of my biggest goal of being a world champion. It means a lot of hard work and time put in has finally paid off.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I went to Niagara County Community College and got my associates degree in Business.
What was your job before you started fighting? A bunch of different jobs - a lot of serving jobs in restaurants, which I hated.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Two titles, 9-2 record, 1-0 in amateur Muay Thai
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? 1-0 pro boxing record, nine main events in MMA
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Favorite grappling technique: Triangle choke
