Diego Ferreira Outpoints Billy Quarantillo at UFC Vegas 120

Diego Ferreira picked up a commanding unanimous decision win over Billy Quarantillo at UFC Vegas 120 on August 9, 2026, sweeping all three judges' scorecards by a 30-27 margin to improve his professional record to 20-7.

Ferreira, a 42-year-old Brazilian veteran out of Fortis MMA, came in standing five-foot-nine with a notably long 74-inch reach. Known more for his grappling than his volume striking, he used that reach advantage and smart counterpunching to neutralize Quarantillo throughout the contest, mixing in takedowns and clinch control to keep the fight on his terms.

Quarantillo, a 37-year-old American fighter representing Gracie Tampa South, brought his trademark relentless pressure to the cage. The five-foot-ten orthodox fighter averages an impressive 7.44 significant strikes landed per minute and connects at a 54 percent striking accuracy rate, making him one of the more dangerous volume strikers in the division. He also chips in 1.47 takedowns per 15 minutes, giving him a well-rounded attacking game. Despite that aggression, Ferreira weathered the storm and found consistent success on the counter.

Why it matters

• Ferreira's win at 42 years old signals he remains a competitive force in the lightweight division, pushing his record to 20-7.
• Quarantillo falls to 18-7 and will likely need to regroup after being outworked across all three rounds.
• The stylistic contrast — Quarantillo's high-output forward pressure against Ferreira's counterfighting and grappling — made Ferreira's clean sweep all the more notable.
• The result could shake up the lightweight rankings picture depending on where both men currently sit in the divisional hierarchy.