BILLY QUARANTILLO

Hailing from the United States, Billy Quarantillo trains out of the Gracie Tampa South gym. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and gained experience as a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter after securing championships in the King of the Cage and Strike Off Fighting organizations. Throughout his tenure in the UFC starting in 2019, he has performed in both the featherweight and lightweight classes. Known for high activity levels and a versatile skill set, he earned previous victories against opponents such as Gabriel Benitez, Alexander Hernandez, and Damon Jackson.

Entering this competition with a professional mark of 18-8-0, he arrives following a string of recent setbacks. His previous five appearances include a unanimous decision defeat against Carlos Diego Ferreira, a knockout loss versus Cub Swanson, and a submission loss to Youssef Zalal. Prior to those results, he defeated Damon Jackson by decision but suffered a knockout defeat against Edson Barboza.