PFL’s Biaggio Ali Walsh, Muhammad Ali’s Grandson, Talks Going Into Family Business

Biaggio Ali Walsh, Muhammad Ali‘s MMA preventing grandson, could have gotten into the household enterprise, however the PFL star does not combat precisely like his legendary grandpa … “He always said ‘Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.’ I want to sting like a scorpion!”

“Honestly, that is what I would say my style’s like,” Ali Walsh instructed Babcock in a sit-down with TMZ Sports. “You float, you’re light, you’re smooth, and when you go, it hurts, it stings. That’s the kind of style I want to portray.”

And, that is precisely what he is accomplished to this point in his handful of MMA fights. After shedding his first-ever contest by rear bare choke, Biaggio’s regarded extremely spectacular — and highly effective — within the cage.

First, he defeated Bradley Seaver by TKO in below three minutes in August 2022. Shortly after, Biaggio signed with PFL. They pitted him in opposition to Tom Graesser … who only lasted 45 seconds with Ali Walsh throughout their November 2022 contest.

The probably scary half is that he is solely had three novice fights, and solely began coaching just a few years again.

“I think I’m improving a lot. I believe I was blessed with an athletic ability. An ability to adapt, too. I’ve just been improving. Staying consistent. I’ve been grappling, wrestling, doing jiu-jitsu., striking, just blending all the martial arts because that’s what you have to do in MMA,” Biaggio stated.

We additionally requested Biaggio what his grandfather would’ve thought of MMA (some boxing purists hate the game), and Ali Walsh says his grandpa not solely would’ve been into combined martial arts, however he would’ve connected with one fighter particularly — The Notorious.

“I think he would’ve been a big fan of MMA, especially at the time when Conor [McGregor] was in his featherweight run, doing his peak trash talk. He would’ve loved it.”

We additionally talked to Biaggio about the pressure of being a fighter associated to “The Greatest,” when he plans to show professional, what he needs to perform as a fighter (and past) and far more!