Billy Quarantillo eyes “highlight-reel end” over Cub Swanson at UFC Tampa: “Individuals will tune in”

Billy Quarantillo is thrilled he will get to struggle at residence in Tampa.

Quarantillo has known as Tampa residence for a number of years now and after rumors that the UFC was returning there, he made it clear he wished to be on the cardboard. So, when he acquired the decision from his coach, he stated it was a right away sure.

“I’ve been listening to about Tampa all yr,” Quarantillo stated on Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com. “For some time, I didn’t suppose it was going to be an actual factor, and was making an attempt to determine once I’d struggle. Good issues come to those that wait. This can be a bucket listing struggle for me, I’m the one Tampa resident on the Tampa card, and I stay about quarter-hour from the world. I’m nonetheless making an attempt to plan out how I’m going to do every thing if I keep at residence or the resort.”

Not solely was Quarantillo enthusiastic about combating at UFC Tampa, however his pleasure solely grew when he came upon the opponent.

Quarantillo is coming off a loss to Youssef Zalal so he wasn’t certain who he would get subsequent. However, when he acquired provided a struggle in opposition to a legend like Cub Swanson, he was ecstatic.

“Simply pleasure. My coach known as me and informed me Cub Swanson and I couldn’t have stated sure sooner,” Quarantillo stated. “The UFC is aware of they may have given me anybody for UFC Tampa and I might have been excited. I’m simply blessed to be on this scenario however I do know I must capitalize on it. My two greatest fights are Edson Barboza and Shane Burgos and I misplaced these. I must profit from this chance.”