Joe Schilling

About

Mixed martial artist and Muy Thai kickboxer who has competed as a middleweight in Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing. His 2014 victory over Melvin Manhoef was named Knockout of the Year. 

Before Fame

He was raised in Dayton, Ohio and had a troubled childhood, being expelled from four different schools. He worked as a personal trainer at a YMCA in Los Angeles. 

Trivia

His use of his elbows to cut his opponents has earned him the nickname "Stitch 'Em Up."

Family Life

He and his two siblings were raised by their mother in a single-parent home. 

Associated With

He and Haim Gozali have both competed in Bellator MMA.