Muhammad Ali’s grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh, got a step up in competition and got all twisted up.<\/p>\n
On the prelims of PFL Austin at Moody Center in Austin, Texas, Ali Walsh (4-2) stepped into the cage to face undefeated Gamid Khizriev in the lone lightweight bout on the card. The fight would only last 2:32 after Khizriev (5-0) locked up a rare twister submission.<\/p>\n
The fight hit the canvas midway through the first round, and that’s where it would end. Ali Walsh attempted to turn into Khizriev from top position, but that was a mistake. Khizriev was setting up a twister, and got it fully locked in, causing Ali Walsh to quickly tap.<\/p>\n
Check out video of the finish below (via X):<\/p>\n
Ali Walsh has been highly touted by the PFL over the years because of his bloodline. He’s shown to be a dangerous finisher, but now suffers his second submission loss. His first came last June, in a massive upset loss against Ronnie Gibbs.<\/p>\n
Dagestan’s Khizriev is a slick finisher as well and proved that here. Like Ali Walsh, he’s only gone to the scorecards once as a pro. Otherwise, he has finished his opponents by submission or strikes.<\/p>\n
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: PFL Austin video: Gamid Khizriev twists Biaggio Ali Walsh with rare sub<\/p>\n
Reporting by Matthew Wells, MMA Junkie \/ MMA Junkie<\/p>\n
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