Oktagon 94: The MMA fighter helping Brighton and filling stadiums in Frankfurt

Christian Eckerlin laughs modestly when asked if he feels he has contributed to Brighton’s success. Last season, the 39-year-old MMA fighter was brought in by the Premier League club to help with their training for set-pieces. Eckerlin was a professional footballer in Germany before transitioning to MMA, and says he taught Brighton players “wrestling, head … Read more