Billy Quarantillo vs Gavin Tucker — Fight recap

Gavin Tucker defeated Billy Quarantillo by unanimous decision after three rounds on December 12, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 176. Tucker's superior striking efficiency and wrestling control proved decisive, landing 106 of 166 significant strikes (63%) compared to Quarantillo's 84 of 178 (47%).

The deciding factor came on the ground, where Tucker executed seven takedowns at 53% accuracy while controlling the fight for 5:14, effectively nullifying Quarantillo's offensive output. Quarantillo managed zero takedown conversions on three attempts and accumulated just 25 seconds of control time.

Tucker's body striking was particularly effective, connecting on 31 of 37 attempts, while maintaining consistent pressure throughout all three rounds. The victory showcased Tucker's well-rounded approach and marked a significant step forward in his UFC tenure.