Joe Schilling
Joe Schilling is an American kickboxer, Muay Thai fighter, mixed martial artist and boxer born in Dayton, Ohio, on January 13, 1984.
Joe Schilling is an American kickboxer, Muay Thai fighter, mixed martial artist and boxer born in Dayton, Ohio, on January 13, 1984. He is best known for winning the GLORY Middleweight World Championship Tournament in 2013 and for competing in Bellator Kickboxing and Bellator MMA.
Early life and training
Joe Schilling was born in Dayton, Ohio, and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue Muay Thai and kickboxing. Sources describe him as a troubled student who found structure through combat sports.
Kickboxing and Muay Thai career
Schilling built his reputation in professional kickboxing and Muay Thai after turning pro in 2006. He became a notable American middleweight competitor and won the 2013 GLORY tournament.
Mixed martial arts career
Schilling also competed in MMA, including appearances in Bellator. His MMA record is listed by Tapology and Sherdog as mixed, reflecting a shorter and less successful MMA run than his kickboxing career.
Style and reputation
Schilling is widely identified with hard striking, especially elbows, which contributed to his nickname "Stitch 'Em Up." Several profiles describe him as one of the better-known American kickboxers of his era.
Key facts
- Schilling turned professional in kickboxing in 2006.
- He won a WBC Muay Thai interim world title in 2011, according to Polish Wikipedia, and later won the GLORY middleweight tournament in 2013.
- He fought in Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing at middleweight.
- Schilling is associated with The Yard gym in Los Angeles, which he co-owns with trainer Mark Komuro.
- He is known for an aggressive striking style and the nickname "Stitch 'Em Up".
Schilling is relevant to Canadian readers mainly through international kickboxing and MMA coverage; his career overlaps with global promotions followed by Canadian combat-sports fans, though no major Canada-specific connection is evident in the provided sources.
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References
- Wikipedia (Polish) — https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_SchillingSupports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, nationality, combat-sports disciplines, and major title claims.
- GLORY Kickboxing — https://glorykickboxing.com/fighters/joe-schillingSupports: Height, weight class, retired status, nationality, and professional background.
- Tapology — https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/joe-schillingSupports: MMA record, nickname, birth date, height, weight class, hometown, and kickboxing record summary.
- Sherdog — https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Joe-Schilling-28129Supports: MMA profile details including age, height, and record listing.
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2570365/joe-schillingSupports: MMA profile, weight class, and birth date.
- Dayton Daily News — https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/kickboxer-from-centerville-living-dream/Ye01VZtc3c2VEbfo3VkiZN/Supports: Career development, training background, and GLORY tournament result.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4165215/Supports: Public profile, combat-sports identification, nickname explanation, and acting credits.