MMA Fighting · Oct 31, 2018
Joe Schilling vs. Jose Leija set for Bellator 210
joe schillingThe 34-year-old kickboxer will compete in his first MMA fight since June 2015 when he takes on promotional newcomer Jose Leija at Bellator 210 on Nov. 30 at the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla.
MMA Fighting confirmed the bout with officials, following an initial report by MMAjunkie.
Schilling, who has also competed multiple times for Bellator Kickboxing among other promotions, has had mediocre results in MMA, compiling a 2-5 record. However, he holds a highlight-reel knockout win over veteran Melvin Manhoef from Bellator 131 back in 2014. He has fared much better in kickboxing bouts, winning seven of his last nine fights including four straight for Bellator.