MMA Preview – Gavin Tucker vs Billy Quarantillo at UFC 256
GAVIN TUCKER VS BILLY QUARANTILLO FACTS
When is UFC 256? Sunday 13th December, 2020 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 256? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 256? No tickets are available as this event will take place without spectators
What channel is UFC 256 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 256? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
GAVIN TUCKER VS BILLY QUARANTILLO LOWDOWN
Gavin Tucker (12-1) is starting to build some momentum again after Rick Glenn handed him the first loss of his career in a decision back in 2017. He returned from injury in July last year and got back to old ways with a submission over Seung Woo Choi and then we had to wait another year to see him again, but it was like he never left securing another third-round rear-naked choke, this time over Justin Jaynes.
Billy Quarantillo (15-2) has been far more active recently making his third outing of the year. After a successful debut and submission over Jacob Kilburn, he put on a show with Spike Carlyle earning a unanimous decision. He followed that up with a spectacular win in September, knocking Kyle Nelson out right at the start of the third round.
GAVIN TUCKER VS BILLY QUARANTILLO PREDICTION
This could easily be a ‘fight of the night’ contender and will be fiercely contested. They are both well-rounded finishers with 10 knockouts and 11 submissions between them, but their durability could push this to the bell.
Quarantillo has all the momentum riding an eight-fight win streak and although this is destined to be an absolute scrap, Tucker’s defence is not quite good enough to withstand Quarantillo’s pressure combined with a four-inch reach and height advantage, but this could go either way.
Prediction: Quarantillo via Decision
