Schilling quits after headbutt results in controversial no-contest at PFL Brussels

Former Glory kickboxing champion Donegi Abena made his MMA debut at PFL Brussels against 42-year-old Joe Schilling, who hadn't fought MMA since 2019. The fight ended in scandal when Abena delivered a headbutt in the ground game. While the headbutt wasn't particularly powerful and unlikely to cause serious damage, Schilling immediately jumped up and began cursing at Abena. The referee deducted a point from the debuting fighter and attempted to restart the bout, but Schilling became agitated again, jumped to his feet, and made clear he was done fighting. The bout was never resumed. The official result was recorded as a TKO victory for Abena at 37 seconds. The analyst sarcastically noted that Schilling demonstrated to other fighters brought in as sacrificial opponents how to earn easy money without taking damage.