Mixed Martial Arts fighters got ready for the Professional Fighters League 9 fight on Thursday at Groundwork Fitness during an open workout.

Light heavyweight and lightweight fighters will compete at the Long Beach Arena on Saturday for a shot at the 2018 PFL championship and $1 million top prize.

PFL9 fighter Sean O’Connell during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley

PFL9 fighter Sean O’Connell during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley

PFL9 fighter Sean O’Connell during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley

PFL9 fighter Sean O’Connell during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley

PFL9 fighter Sean O’Connell during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley

PFL9 fighter Sean O’Connell during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley

PFL9 fighter Chris Wade during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley

PFL9 fighter Chris Wade during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley

PFL9 fighter Chris Wade during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley

PFL9 fighter Chris Wade during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley

PFL9 fighter Chris Wade during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley

PFL9 fighter Chris Wade during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley

PFL9 fighter Chris Wade during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley

PFL9 fighter Chris Wade during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley

PFL9 fighter Chris Wade during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley

PFL9 fighter Chris Wade during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley

PFL9 fighter Chris Wade during the open workout in Long Beach, October 11, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley
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