Biaggio Ali Walsh has found his path in life and wants to make a living out of mixed martial arts.

Ali Walsh is an all-around athlete who tested himself in different disciplines before taking up MMA, including college football, but it seems that fighting in the cage is in his future. After all, combat sports are in his blood since he’s the grandchild of former boxing champion Muhammad Ali. Last year, Ali Walsh signed with the Professional Fighters League a special development contract that allows him to compete on the PFL cards even though he hasn’t made his professional debut yet. The 24-year old made his first promotional appearance in November when he crushed Tom Graesser with a 45-second knockout victory. Now, Ali Walsh is scheduled to take on Isaiah Figueroa in a 155-pound tilt on the 2023 PFL 2 card. Ahead of the fight, Ali Walsh discussed the motivation behind his will to perform so well in the cage and, in general, in life.

“I would say just all the love and the support that I get from my family and friends, that's what really motivates me so much is seeing that they believe in me. Even the PFL, for them to even just believe in me and see a future with me, that gives me so much motivation to just do better and get better and be the best at some point in my life. That is ultimately the motivation. Also, I'm very close with God and I talk to God every single day, and I thank Him so much for just the opportunity and everything, all the blessings that I have in my life. God motivates me as well as my family and my friends.

(00:00) Intro

(00:14) His first PFL victory

(01:18) Why faith and religion are big parts of his life

(02:38) Fighting runs in his family

(03:42) Having found his path in life

(04:16) Eating a lot after his victory

(04:43) His weight

(05:30) Preparing for his next opponent

(07:26) How many times he plans to compete in 2023

(08:06) His motivation

(09:14) Being Muhammad Ali’s grandchild

(10:38) Outro