Biaggio Ali Walsh vs. Joel Galarza Lopez is one of the most interesting matchups on the 2023 PFL 10 fight card. Mohammad Ali’s grandson is heavily favored to win this preliminary fight, which will be broadcast by ESPN+ on Friday, November 24.
Before Betting on Biaggio Ali Walsh vs. Joel Lopez
Sure, the 2023 PFL 10 main event is the most interesting fight of November 24. We’ve analyzed the fight in question in our Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Clay Collard betting preview. We’ve also done a Kayla Harrison vs. Aspen Ladd prediction piece because that’s arguably the most exciting female fight of the entire weekend.
The reason why we decided to preview the Biaggio Ali Walsh vs. Joel Galarza Lopez fight is that this could be the last time Ali Walsh is fighting an amateur MMA bout. If he wins, he’ll likely turn pro in 2024.
So, will he win? The Ali Walsh vs. Lopez odds say yes. The No. 1 reason is that he’s very good with his hands. That’s no surprise – he’s the grandson of legendary Mohammad Ali.
Biaggio Ali Walsh is 5-1 in his amateur MMA career, with his only loss happening on his debut. Since then, he’s won five fights, each by KO or TKO. An even more impressive fact is that four of those wins happened in the first round.
On Friday, November 24, he’s fighting Joel Galarza Lopez, whose amateur MMA record is 3-0. However, unlike Ali Walsh, who’s fought four fights in the Professional Fighters League (PFL), this guy’s only fought in tournaments organized by local MMA promotions (e.g., Cagezilla FC and Outlaw Fight League).
Biaggio Ali Walsh vs. Joel Lopez Prediction
| Offshore Sportsbook | Biaggio Ali Walsh | Joel Lopez |
|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | -700 | +500 |
| MyBookie | -900 | +450 |
| BetUS | -700 | +400 |
| SportsBetting.ag | -700 | +500 |
| XBet | -900 | +450 |
Biaggio Ali Walsh seems to have a really easy job on his hands. He’s just levels above Joel Lopez, so beating him on Friday afternoon shouldn’t be too difficult. In fact, we think that anything but another KO win for Ali Walsh would be an underachievement for the 25-year-old.
Pick: Biaggio Ali Walsh
