In safe performance, Muhammad Ali's grandson debuts with victory as a professional in PFL x Bellator

Grandson of Muhammad Ali, Biaggio Ali Wash defeated Emmanuel Palacio in the PFL x Bellator (Photo: Playback/YouTube)

Grandson of Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest legends in the history of the sport, Biaggio Ali Walsh started his professional MMA career on the right foot, although without his grandfather's shine. On the preliminary card of PFL x Bellator, this Saturday (24), in Saudi Arabia, the North American abused the takedowns, dominated the Argentine Emmanuel Palacio for three rounds and came out with the victory in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) .

With this, Biaggio Ali Wash, who accumulated six wins and one loss as an amateur, debuts with a triumph as an MMA professional. On the other side, Argentine Emmanuel Palacio, just 19 years old, now has a victory and a setback in his career.

With a bureaucratic game, Biaggio Ali Walsh wins and debuts with victory in PFL x Bellator

Biaggio Ali Walsh wasted no time, quickly closing the distance and landing a great takedown on Emmanuel Palacios, landing in the Argentine's guard. Palacios got up, but Walsh remained glued and forced his rival against the cage. The North American managed another takedown. With the position stabilized, Walsh landed some hard elbows and made the guard pass. Very active from below, Palacios replaced his guard and managed to get up. In the final stretch, Walsh threw a flying knee and the two exchanged blows openly near the fence.

In the second round, the two started to fight on the feet. Controlling the distance well, Ali Walsh landed some good combinations with his fists, while Palacios looked dangerous with his left counter. During an intense exchange of blows, Palacio ended up pulling Walsh into guard. After a few moments of no action on the ground, the referee ordered the two to get back on their feet. Walsh tried another flying knee and pressed Palacio against the guard. Muhammad Ali's grandson entered the double leg and took him to the ground with ease and remained on top until the end of the round.

In the first seconds of the third round, Biaggio Ali Walsh managed to take the fight under guard. Palacio replaced his guard, but the American remained on top. Once again, the referee ordered the two to get up due to the lack of action. Almost immediately, Walsh went down once again and took the fight to the ground and continued striking from inside guard until the end of the fight.