The MMA fighter helping Brighton - and filling stadiums

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 control, hip control, and how to push back against opponents".Days before this interview with Eckerlin took place, the Seagulls moved up to thi