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Watch | Biaggio Ali Walsh, Grandson of Muhammad Ali, delivers devastating 1st round KO PFL debut

Biaggio Ali WalshBiaggio Ali Walsh, the grandson of boxing icon, Muhammad Ali, made quick work of his debut into PFL after scoring a first-round knockout victory over Tom Grasser. Opening up the PFL Championships 2022 was Biaggio Ali Walsh. Grandson of Muhammad Ali you can imagine how high the expectations were on the 24-year-old to deliver on […]

Biaggio Ali Walsh

Biaggio Ali Walsh, the grandson of boxing icon, Muhammad Ali, made quick work of his debut into PFL after scoring a first-round knockout victory over Tom Grasser.

Opening up the PFL Championships 2022 was Biaggio Ali Walsh. Grandson of Muhammad Ali you can imagine how high the expectations were on the 24-year-old to deliver on his promotional debut.

And he did just that.

Matched up against Tom Grasser who similarly to Walsh had next to no professional experience and was tasked with derailing the already hyped prospect, unfortunately for him, it just was not to be his night.

Ali Walsh made quick work of his opponent landing impactful shots within the first exchange and then going on to drop Grasser with a combination of shots just 45 seconds into the bout before referee Keith Peterson waived the contest off.

Speaking after the fight Walsh revealed his relief to secure the victory and touched upon the pressures of carrying the Ali name and legacy on into MMA.

“The pressure is going to be there, but I welcomed it,” he said.

“I wanted to knock him out early on, but anything can happen in the fight. Whether I win it’s the first second or third round, it doesn’t matter I just want to get the win.” (Transcribed by TalkSport)

Biaggio Ali Walsh Delivers In Opening Matchup of PFL 2022 Championships

Biaggio Ali Wash delivered in the opening matchup of the night which set the tempo of the rest of the card and provided seven finishes in total and one of the biggest upsets the promotion has seen when Larissa Pacheco was able to defeat the previously undefeated lightweight champion, Kayla Harrison.

Also of note, Manchester’s own Brendan Loughnane defeated Bubba Jenkins in the co-main event to secure himself the Featherweight World Title and the $1 Million dollar cheque that comes with it.

The rest of the cards results followed as such:

  • Ante Delija defeated Matheus Scheffel in the Heavyweight Finale
  • Aspen Ladd defeated Julia Budd in her promotional debut,
  • Olivier Aubin-Mercier defeated Steve Ray in the Lightweight Finale
  • Sadibou Sy defeated Dilano Taylor in the Welterweight Finale
  • Rob Wilkinson defeated Omari Akhmedov in the Light Heavyweight Finale
  • Sheymon Moraes defeated UFC veteran Marlon Moraes
  • Natan Schulte defeated Jeremy Stephens
  • Dakota Ditcheva defeated Katherine Corgoenes

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Biaggio Ali Walsh, Grandson Of Muhammad Ali, Signs With PFL

Muhammad Ali’s grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh, has signed an amateur MMA contract to compete in the PFL. The PFL announced the news of Walsh’s signing on Wednesday. Walsh has a 1-1 amateur record in MMA, with his first win coming last month ag…

Muhammad Ali’s grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh, has signed an amateur MMA contract to compete in the PFL. The PFL announced the news of Walsh’s signing on Wednesday. Walsh has a 1-1 amateur record in MMA, with his first win coming last month against Bradley Seaver at Crown Fighting Championship. He lost his debut against Devin…

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Biaggio Ali Walsh, Grandson Of Muhammad Ali, Submitted In MMA Debut

Biaggio Ali Walsh, the grandson of legendary boxing star Muhammad Ali, was submitted in his amateur mixed martial arts (MMA) debut. Walsh took on Devin Rothwell, who was also making his debut, at Fusion Fight League’s Rumble Under the Rims show on June 3. Walsh started out strong, however. In the second round, he was unable…

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Biaggio Ali Walsh, the grandson of legendary boxing star Muhammad Ali, was submitted in his amateur mixed martial arts (MMA) debut.

Walsh took on Devin Rothwell, who was also making his debut, at Fusion Fight League’s Rumble Under the Rims show on June 3. Walsh started out strong, however. In the second round, he was unable to withstand Rothwell’s takedowns.

That eventually led to the submission. Walsh follows in the footsteps of his grandfather and his brother, Nico Ali Walsh in regard to combat sports.

21-year-old Nico is undefeated in professional boxing competition, scoring four knockouts. He’s trained by Tyson Fury’s trainer, Sugarhill Steward. As for Biaggio, he recently turned 23 and wrapped up a collegiate football career.

Now, Biaggio is looking to follow his dreams and compete inside the MMA realm.

“Once my college football life was over, I seemed like a lost guy. I didn’t know what to think and felt that my life was taking me nowhere.

“However, the decision to pursue MMA has made me feel mentally and emotionally positive about my situation,” Biaggio told FITE.

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Muhammad Ali Grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh, Drops Opponent Before Tapping Out In MMA Debut

Muhammad Ali, Biaggio Ali WalshBiaggio Ali Walsh, a grandson of Muhammad Ali, made his debut in mixed martial arts this past weekend. Muhammad Ali grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh, loses MMA debut Biaggio Ali made his first walk to the octagon on Fusion Fight League’s Rumble Under the Rims card this past Friday, June 3. Walsh opened up strong against […]

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Biaggio Ali Walsh, a grandson of Muhammad Ali, made his debut in mixed martial arts this past weekend.

Muhammad Ali grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh, loses MMA debut

Biaggio Ali made his first walk to the octagon on Fusion Fight League’s Rumble Under the Rims card this past Friday, June 3. Walsh opened up strong against fellow debutant Devin Rothwell. Biaggio managed to get up from the takedowns in the first round and was displaying strength in the clinch.

Nico Ali Walsh, brother of Biaggio, was in attendance at the event along with family friend and rapper Flavor Flav. The undefeated professional boxer with five wins under his name so far watched on as the Xtreme Couture prospect struggled with his conditioning towards the final seconds of round two.

The former model and collegiate Football star turned out to be a good draw and kept it competitive in the bout. Biaggio even dropped his opponent with a slick three-punch combination reminiscent of his grandfather’s early days before being taken down quickly.

Rothwell put on a relentless pressure on Biaggio who was unable to defend the takedown attempts. Although he was able to get up early in the fight due to his sheer strength advantage, Biaggio was quickly out of gas due to his lack of technique.

Ali Walsh looked solid with his striking abilities showing a natural penchant for the stand-up exchanges. Rothwell appeared to be more well-rounded with a clear game plan that had him try to takedown repeatedly. He found success with a sloppy takedown that was enough to put Biaggio in a dangerous spot.

From there, Rothwell quickly locked in a rear-naked choke that forced Biaggio Ali Walsh to tap out with just under a minute left in the second round. He may have lost his debut in the sport but Ali Walsh is going nowhere.

Biaggio talked about how the sport gave him a new meaning in life after his collegiate football career was over and with minimal damage in his first showing, he will likely be back soon for another go in the cage.

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Muhammad Ali Grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh, Set To Make MMA Debut This June 3

Muhammad AliMuhammad Ali’s grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh, is set to make his debut in mixed martial arts this weekend. Ali Walsh will make his first walk to the octagon on Fusion Fight League’s Rumble Under the Rims card this Friday, June 3. His brother, Nico Ali Walsh is also into combat sports, following in the footsteps […]

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Muhammad Ali’s grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh, is set to make his debut in mixed martial arts this weekend.

Ali Walsh will make his first walk to the octagon on Fusion Fight League’s Rumble Under the Rims card this Friday, June 3. His brother, Nico Ali Walsh is also into combat sports, following in the footsteps of his grandfather. Nico competes as a professional boxer and has gone undefeated in his first five fights as a middleweight. He is trained by Tyson Fury’s trainer, Sugarhill Steward.

Muhammad Ali grandson slated for MMA debut

Biaggio has an athletic background having competed in collegiate football before finding his calling for MMA. The 23-year-old is excited to make the switch and feels more “positive” in his new venture.

“I have been training MMA for a total of about two, two-and-a-half years now. COVID hit shortly after I began training so there was obviously a little delay but I worked out in the garage during that time.

“After college football I felt very lost and didn’t like where my life was heading. Pursuing MMA makes me feel more emotionally, spiritually, physically, and mentally positive,” Biaggio told FITE.

Being a grandson of the late, great Muhammad Ali comes with its own pressures and assumptions. Biaggio acknowledges the role of boxing in his upbringing stating that it makes him more of a stand-up striker in the cage but argues against the idea of not being well-rounded.

“I would say that growing up in the world of boxing would make me a striker but I do find myself pretty well-rounded. I began training with no specific base and started learning all the disciplines at the same time. I did no previous combat sports before MMA. I was always just a huge fan of martial arts and boxing,” Ali Walsh said.

Biaggio wants to continue tradition set by Muhammad Ali

Biaggio Ali Walsh has experience in the modeling industry in recent years. He revealed his last gig was over two years ago and while he’s open to a good opportunity if it presents itself, he will remain more focused on being a fighter.

“There is no balance between modelling and training because I am rarely ever modelling,” Biaggio said. “My last modelling job was in 2020 so those type of gigs do not happen so often. I am solely focused on finishing college and getting better in the gym. If a paid modelling job were to come up, I want to make sure it works around my school and gym schedule.”

The Chicago-native who currently trains at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas has only one ambition, to continue the tradition set by Muhammad Ali for the family.

“I want to become a champion. To be it doesn’t matter the organisation or promotion. I just want to make a name for myself and continue the tradition of fighting in my family.”