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Biggest MMA Upset Ever? Ronnie Gibbs Submits Biaggio Ali Walsh at PFL 7 — Where It Ranks in History

Biggest MMA Upset Ever? Ronnie Gibbs Submits Biaggio Ali Walsh at PFL 7 — Where It Ranks in History

Biggest MMA Upset Ever? Ronnie Gibbs Submits Biaggio Ali Walsh at PFL 7 — Where It Ranks in History

June 27, 2025 – PFL 7 in Chicago delivered what may be the most stunning upset in modern MMA. Ronnie Gibbs, a massive underdog priced between +600 and +950 depending on the sportsbook, submitted heavily favored Biaggio Ali Walsh via arm-triangle choke in Round 2. It wasn’t just an upset — it was history in the making.

Ali Walsh, grandson of the legendary Muhammad Ali, came into the bout undefeated and riding a wave of hype. Gibbs, by contrast, was 2–0 with little media attention. But once the cage door shut, Gibbs showed poise, composure, and technique that stunned the MMA world. We break it all down below — including betting odds, historical comparisons, and the full post-fight video featuring the finish and interview.

📉 Round Breakdown: From Dominance to Disaster

The opening round played out exactly as expected. Ali Walsh dropped Gibbs with a clean strike and dominated with ground-and-pound. The crowd anticipated another highlight finish. But in Round 2, Gibbs turned the tide. He scored a takedown, advanced to side control, and locked in a tight arm-triangle choke. Walsh tapped at 2:45 — silencing the building.

🎥 Watch the Finish + Post-Fight Interview

Want to see how it all unfolded? Watch our exclusive post-fight video: Underdog DESTROYS the Hype: Ronnie Gibbs Submits Ali Walsh! This clip shows the exact submission from PFL 7 and includes Gibbs’ emotional cage interview — one of the rawest and most powerful post-fight moments of the year.

🧠 Who Is Ronnie Gibbs?

Gibbs entered this fight as a local talent from Chicago with a 2–0 pro record and no real spotlight. But his ability to stay calm under pressure, execute a clean takedown, and finish with a textbook choke showed high-level composure. Now, he’s not just another prospect — he’s the man who handed Ali Walsh his first professional loss.

🎯 The Biaggio Ali Walsh Hype Machine

Ali Walsh was marketed as one of PFL’s brightest young stars. With a 6–1 amateur background and two pro wins, his striking and charisma made him easy to promote. But tonight revealed clear holes in his grappling game — and in a sport this unforgiving, hype isn’t enough. If he wants to rise again, he’ll have to evolve beyond the name and flash.

📈 Ranking the Upset in PFL History

In terms of betting lines and expectations, this is now the biggest upset in PFL history. Until now, that title belonged to Larissa Pacheco defeating Kayla Harrison as a +650 underdog in the 2022 Finals. Other notable upsets include:

But Gibbs vs Ali Walsh eclipses them all. Odds as high as +950 make it statistically the most lopsided betting upset in PFL’s history.

🌍 Where It Ranks in MMA History

Zooming out to all major promotions, this fight now belongs in the conversation with the biggest MMA upsets of all time:

Only two or three fights in MMA history top Gibbs vs Ali Walsh in terms of odds and narrative shock. And this one came with a finish — on a high-stakes card — with legacy on the line.

📣 Fan Reactions & Media Buzz

Reddit, Twitter, and forums exploded within minutes. “He submitted the Ali name,” one user posted. MMA media quickly framed it as one of the year’s biggest storylines, with some calling it the new standard for PFL upsets. PFL’s social channels captured crowd reactions, while the highlight and post-fight interview quickly racked up views.

📌 What’s Next?

For Ronnie Gibbs: expect a contract extension and possibly a slot in the 2026 PFL tournament. He’s now the face of one of the league’s defining moments — and earned every bit of that spotlight.

For Biaggio Ali Walsh: this isn’t the end — but it’s a reset. If he wants to reclaim momentum, a serious investment in grappling is non-negotiable. The potential remains, but now the road back will be harder and more scrutinized.

🧠 Final Thoughts

This wasn’t just an upset — it was a dismantling of expectation. Ronnie Gibbs didn’t win by chance. He stayed composed, made real-time adjustments, and delivered a clean, technical submission under pressure. He just etched his name into MMA history — and did it in front of the whole world.

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