Pros react after Edson Barboza KO’s Billy Quarantillo at UFC Kansas City

Tonight’s UFC Kansas City event was co-headlined by a featherweight matchup featuring Edson Barboza taking on Billy Quarantillo.

Barboza (23-11 MMA) had entered the contest looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The feared Brazilian striker had suffered a unanimous decision loss to Bryce Mitchell in his most previous Octagon appearance.

Meanwhile, Billy Quarantillo (17-5 MMA) had last competed at December’s UFC 282 event, where he scored a second-round TKO victory over Alexander Hernandez.

Tonight’s UFC Kansas City main event resulted in another highlight reel knockout for Edson Barboza. The Brazilian striker connect with a nasty knee that sent ‘Billy Q’ crashing to the canvas midway through the opening round.

Official UFC Kansas City Result: Edson Barboza def. Billy Quarantillo via KO (knee) in Round 1

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Barboza vs. Quarantillo‘ below:

This is going to be a strikers delight. Who ya got? #UFCKansasCity

— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) April 16, 2023

Let go @EdsonBarbozaJR 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿 #UFCKansasCity

— Joaquin New Mansa Buckley (@Newmansa94) April 16, 2023

This should be a banger 👊🏼 #UFCKansasCity

— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) April 16, 2023

Let’s fuckin go @BillyQMMA y’all know how I go for my boy!!!

— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) April 16, 2023

Post-fight reactions to Edson Barboza defeating Billy Quarantillo at UFC Kansas City:

Knees Trending baby #UFCKansasCity

— Joaquin New Mansa Buckley (@Newmansa94) April 16, 2023

WOOOOOW perfect timing! 😳😳😳 @EdsonBarbozaJR what a win! #UFCKansasCity

— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) April 16, 2023

https://twitter.com/AlexPereiraUFC/status/1647433043018149888

That was tough. Keep your head up Billy Q

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 16, 2023

Who would you like to see Edson Barboza fight next following his KO victory over Billy Q at tonight’s UFC event Missouri. Share your thoughts in the comment section Penn Nation!