Billy Quarantillo sees Cub Swanson as the ideal dance partner to provide an unforgettable battle.
Quarantillo (18-6 MMA, 6-4 UFC) satisfies Swanson (29-14 MMA, 14-10 UFC) in a featherweight bout Dec. 14 at UFC on ESPN 63 from Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. Swanson was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame for his full-scale war versus Doo Ho Choi in December 2016, and Quarantillo hopes they can duplicate that battle.
“When individuals ask me, ‘Are you thrilled for this battle?' Yeah, I'm ecstatic, however I understand the kind of violence he brings. I understand the kind of violence I bring,” Quarantillo informed MMA Junkie Radio. “He's in the Hall of Fame for– that's how amazing he is. He had such an interesting battle that it put him in the Hall of Fame, which's the kind of battles I wish to have.
“I wish to have that battle where after, individuals remember it for the rest of their lives. I absolutely believe we might get the reward. We're both coming off of losses, we both require a win, so that's the most essential thing. I believe with both of our designs, I do not believe there's a method it's going to be an uninteresting battle.”
Swanson, 41, has actually seen blended lead to his previous 6 getaways, however Quarantillo isn't taking that into account. He still sees Swanson as a harmful hazard.
“I understand how great he searched in his last 2 battles. He probably won both of his last 2 battles versus Andre Fili, versus ‘Mean' Hakeem,'” Quarantillo stated. “Both 2 truly great fighters. There's no point in me fabricating it. He understands what he got himself into battling me. He most likely just has a couple of battles left, so I'm sure he's going to offer it whatever he has.
“I in fact keep in mind when he combated Kron Gracie in Tampa, he had a truly great battle versus him, and it's simply a big chance for me. I'm thrilled. Leading up to the battle, I'm going to offer him all the regard since he made it. He's actually a Hall of Fame fighter currently, however when it pertains to combat night, I'm going to do precisely what he's going to do, and I'm going to attempt to put his lights out in front of everybody.”
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