{"id":75,"date":"2018-10-14T13:21:35","date_gmt":"2018-10-14T20:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/?p=999922319"},"modified":"2018-10-14T13:21:35","modified_gmt":"2018-10-14T20:21:35","slug":"in-pictures-pfl9-playoffs-bring-high-stakes-mma-action-to-long-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/sports\/in-pictures-pfl9-playoffs-bring-high-stakes-mma-action-to-long-beach","title":{"rendered":"IN PICTURES: PFL9 playoffs bring high-stakes MMA action to Long Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"

With a shot at the 2018 Professional Fighters League championship and $1 million top prize, the stakes were high for fighters competing in the PFL9 playoffs at the Long Beach Arena on Saturday, Oct. 13.<\/p>\n

Sean O’Connell emerged victorious and is set to fight Vinny Magalhaes for the light heavyweight championship while the lightweight championship is set between Natan Schulte and Rashid Magomedov.<\/p>\n

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Sean O’Connell defeats Smealinho Rama during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bozigit Ataev and Vine Magalhaes on the ground during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A referee watching the fight during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Maxim Grishin and Smealinho Rama after a takedown during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Maxim Grishin and Smealinho Rama stand-up fighting during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Audience members watch the fight during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Chris Wade (L) and Natan Schulte struggle on the ground during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Chris Wade (R) kicks Natan Schulte during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Thiago Tavares (R) and Islam Mamedov stand-up fighting during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Thiago Tavares takes a punch from Rashid Magomedov during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Smealinho Rama defeats Maxim Grishin during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The audience celebrates during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Maxim Grishin prepares to strike during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Maxim Grishin and Smealinho Rama stand up fighting during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Islam Mamedov ground and pounds Thiago Tavares during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sean O’Connell (R) and Dan Spohn stand up fighting during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Thiago Tavares takes a punch from Rashid Magomedov during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Smealinho Rama and Sean O’Connell stand up fighting during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sean O’Connell ground and pounds Smealinho Rama during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Chris Wade (L) and Natan Schulte stand up fighting during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Chris Wade (L) and Natan Schulte stand up fighting during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Chris Wade (L) and Natan Schulte stand up fighting during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bozigit Ataev and Vine Magalhaes on the ground during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bozigit Ataev and Vine Magalhaes on the ground during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Chris Wade and Natan Schulte grappling on the ground during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Chris Wade and Natan Schulte grappling on the ground during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Vine Magalhaes gets Bozigit Ataev into an arm bar on the ground during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sean O’Connell (L) and Dan Spohn stand up fighting during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Thiago Tavares and Islam Mamedov grappling on the ground during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sean O’Connell (L) and Dan Spohn grappling on the fence during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Thiago Tavares takes a kick from Rashid Magomedov during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Dan Spohn cooling down between rounds during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sean O’Connell ground and pounds Smealinho Rama during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A view of the arena during the PFL Quarterfinals and Semifinals Playoffs in Long Beach, Saturday October 13, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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