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Schilling quits 37 seconds into MMA return after headbutt
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Schilling quits 37 seconds into MMA return after headbutt

BBC Sport · May 23, 2026, 8:45 PM

Key takeaways

  • Joe Schilling has lost seven of his 11 fights as a mixed martial artist
  • Joe Schilling quit from his PFL light-heavyweight fight against Donegi Abena following a headbutt in the opening round.
  • Abena attempted to headbutt Schilling 37 seconds into the contest in Brussels as they were grappling on the canvas.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Joe Schilling has lost seven of his 11 fights as a mixed martial artist

Joe Schilling quit from his PFL light-heavyweight fight against Donegi Abena following a headbutt in the opening round.

Abena attempted to headbutt Schilling 37 seconds into the contest in Brussels as they were grappling on the canvas.

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