PFL World Tournament 7 – Biaggio Ali Walsh vs Ronnie Gibbs

Entering the cage, Biaggio Ali Walsh carried the legacy of the legendary Muhammad Ali and entered heavily favored, riding an undefeated 2–0 pro streak. But local favorite Ronnie Gibbs, also undefeated professional at 2–0, had other plans—especially fighting in front of his home-town crowd.

*Round 1 kicked off with high energy. Gibbs peppered low kicks and hunted a takedown, but Ali Walsh stayed sharp—landing crisp straights that dropped Gibbs early. Still, Gibbs showed heart, surviving on the back, mixing in guard work before Ali Walsh postured up with sneaky elbows . A fast-paced, back-and-forth stanza had the crowd roaring.

Round 2 altered the narrative. Gibbs closed the distance, secured a takedown, and unleashed ground assaults—penetrating elbows and clinched up long enough to lock in a tight arm-triangle. Within a breathless few seconds, Ali Walsh tapped—and Gibbs sealed the monumental upset at 2:45 of Round 2 .

The chicagoland crowd erupted as Gibbs triumphed by technical submission, shattering expectations and handing Ali Walsh his first professional loss. What looked like a showcase for Muhammad Ali’s grandson turned into a career-defining moment for the hometown hero.

Upset of the night: Gibbs was a significant underdog (dropped from –2000 to –1100 odds), making the submission win all the more shocking .
Gibbs’ grit: From surviving a knockdown in Round 1 to finishing on the mat, he showed true grit and submission prowess.
Ali Walsh’s first stumble: The rising star’s first pro loss might be a pivotal learning moment in his trajectory.

In a stunning semifinal twist, Ronnie Gibbs flips expectations upside‑down—earning acclaim and advancing in the PFL bracket, while Biaggio Ali Walsh must now rebuild and rebound.