Biaggio Ali Walsh back in win column with striking display, late finish

Biaggio Ali Walsh racked up an impressive 6-1 amateur record, which included wins in all five amateur bouts he had with the PFL. The grandson of the legendary Muhammad Ali, Ali Walsh made his professional debut last year with wins over Emanuel Palacio and Brian Stapleton. He’ll be looking to rebound from the first loss of his pro career, getting submitted by Ronnie Gibbs in upset fashion back in June in Chicago.

Adryan Grundy made his professional MMA debut in 2023. Since losing his first fight, he’s rebounded with three straight wins, and he competes on a major MMA stage for the first time tonight. Grundy also last fought in late June, scoring a decision over Nick Delahoussaye.

Will Ali Walsh bounce back from his first pro loss or will Grundy produce a major upset in Charlotte tonight?

Round 1

Low kick by Grundy. Left hand by Grundy as he flashes the jab. Ali Walsh does the same, and a low kick gets Grundy off balance temporarily. Grundy with a right hand. Low kick by Ali Walsh. Left hands from Grundy. Right hand by Grundy. Left hands from Ali Walsh. Low kick by Ali Walsh. A high kick from Grundy is blocked. One-two by Ali Walsh. Grundy with a left hand. Front kick by Grundy lands on the midsection. Ali Walsh with a low kick. Ali Walsh starts to find his rhythm while Grundy continues with the jab. Left hand by Grundy. Swing hook by Ali Walsh.

Body kick by Ali Walsh. Low kick by Ali Walsh. Right hand by Ali Walsh. And another. Round kick is blocked. Short right hand by Grundy. Low kick by Ali Walsh. Left hand by Grundy. Front kick by Ali Walsh. Right hand by Grundy. Low kick by Ali Walsh. Left hand by Grundy. Low kick by Ali Walsh. Left hand lands for Grundy. Body kick by Ali Walsh. Grundy misses an uppercut. Jab lands for Grundy, and he’s using it to create space. Ali Walsh presses Grundy into the fence, but his takedown attempt is unsuccessful. One-two by Grundy. Kicks from both men to the body. Ali Walsh presses him one more time into the fence before the horn.

Round 2

Low kick by Grundy, followed by a front kick. Right hand by Grundy. Ali Walsh misses with the right hand. Grundy with an inside kick and Ali Walsh misses a one-two. Ali Walsh with the right hand. Ali Walsh misses the right. Low kick by Ali Walsh. Grundy works his jab again but misses the combination. Ali Walsh fails to connect on the high kick. Another low kick from Grundy. Body kick by Ali Walsh. Ali Walsh with the right hand. Grundy with a jab. Grundy with a right. Front kick by Ali Walsh. Ali Walsh blocking the jabs from Grundy. Left jab by Ali Walsh.

Hard low kick and a solid jab by Ali Walsh. High kick by Ali Walsh. Grundy shoots in, but Ali Walsh stops it. Strong left hand lands for Ali Walsh. Right hand by Ali Walsh, and he stuffs another takedown attempt. The two exchange. Ali Walsh misses with the right. Low kick by Ali Walsh. Jabs from both men. One-two by Ali Walsh. Ali Walsh with the left hand. Low kick gets blocked. Left hand by Ali Walsh. And another, this time landing on the body. Right straight by Ali Walsh. Ali Walsh splits the cross and lands a jab.

Round 3

A high kick by Grundy is blocked. Front kick by Ali Walsh. A couple of left hands from Grundy, and Ali Walsh responds with a right. Ali Walsh misses an overhand right. Front kick by Grundy. Left hands for both men. The two connect upstairs. Low kick by Ali Walsh. Combination by Ali Walsh. Left hand by Grundy. Front kick by Grundy. Left hook by Ali Walsh. Right hand and a left for Ali Walsh, as he’s continuing to pressure Grundy. Left hand by Grundy. Left-right by Grundy. Ali Walsh is slipping punches. Low kick by Ali Walsh. Grundy lands an uppercut.

Left hands from Ali Walsh. Front kick by Ali Walsh. Both miss right hands. Grundy missed an uppercut. Low kick by Ali Walsh. Another front kick from Ali Walsh. Ali Walsh knocks Grundy off balance. Ali Walsh with a right hand and a left! Grundy is down! Grundy is done!

BIAGGIO ALI WALSH IS BACK IN THE WIN COLUMN 🔥

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Biaggio Ali Walsh with a huge finish late in the third round!

OFFICIAL RESULT

Biaggio Ali Walsh defeats Adryan Grundy by 3rd round KO (3:23) in a lightweight showcase bout