Schilling quits 37 seconds into MMA return after headbutt
Joe Schilling's return to mixed martial arts was cut short after just 37 seconds due to a headbutt incident. The fight against Donegi Abena was halted when Schilling reacted to a missed headbutt, leading to a point deduction for Abena. Schilling, who had not fought in nearly seven years, ultimately chose to quit the match after protesting the referee's decision.
- ▪Joe Schilling quit his fight against Donegi Abena after 37 seconds.
- ▪The headbutt incident occurred while they were grappling on the canvas.
- ▪Abena was deducted a point by the referee for the headbutt.
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Schilling quits 37 seconds into return after headbuttImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Joe Schilling has lost seven of his 11 fights as a mixed martial artistByBobbie JacksonBBC Sport journalistPublished21 minutes agoJoe 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.The strike missed as Schilling, fighting for the first time in almost seven years, reacted sharply to move out of the way.Suriname's Abena, making his MMA debut, was subsequently deducted a point by referee Mike Beltran.The referee tried to restart the fight from the position at which it had been paused - with the American on his back -…
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