Billy Quarantillo vs Cub Swanson — Fight recap

Cub Swanson defeated Billy Quarantillo via KO/TKO in the third round at 2:36 on December 14, 2024, with referee Jason Herzog officiating. Swanson's striking prowess proved decisive, landing 99 of 158 significant strikes (62% accuracy) compared to Quarantillo's 97 of 237 (40%), including a knockdown that shifted momentum late in the contest.

Quarantillo attempted to impose his wrestling, connecting on 3 of 11 takedown attempts, but Swanson's superior striking efficiency and footwork prevented sustained grappling exchanges, with Swanson accumulating minimal control time at 0:10. The featherweight bout showcased Swanson's precision striking, particularly to the head where he landed 74 of 127 strikes, while Quarantillo's volume-based approach and wrestling entries couldn't overcome the accuracy gap.

Swanson's knockout finish reasserts him as a legitimate threat in a competitive 145-pound division.