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Christian Eckerlin helps Brighton and prepares for Oktagon 94 fight

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 6:50 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Christian Eckerlin helps Brighton and prepares for Oktagon 94 fight
Summary

MMA fighter Christian Eckerlin, 39, assists Brighton with set-piece training and will compete at Oktagon 94 in Frankfurt on Saturday. Eckerlin contributed to Brighton's recent success, helping them rise to third in the Premier League. Previously, he fought in front of nearly 60,000 fans at Deutsche Bank Park in 2024, and is set to do so again against David Kozma. Eckerlin reflects on his unique career path from football to MMA, seeing this fight potentially as his last.

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  • •Eckerlin trained Brighton players in physical techniques for set pieces.
  • •Brighton recently moved up to third after defeating Arsenal 3-0.
  • •Eckerlin fights David Kozma at Oktagon 94 in Frankfurt this Saturday.
  • •He previously fought at Deutsche Bank Park in front of 60,000 fans.
  • •Eckerlin considers this fight as possibly his final career match.
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  • 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — The MMA fighter helping Brighton - and filling stadiums
  • 6:50 AMBBC Sport — The MMA fighter helping Brighton - and filling stadiums
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From helping Brighton with set pieces to fighting in front of nearly 60,000 people - meet MMA star Christian Eckerlin, who competes at Oktagon 94 in Frankfurt on Saturday.

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From helping Brighton with set pieces to fighting in front of nearly 60,000 people - meet MMA star Christian Eckerlin, who competes at Oktagon 94 in Frankfurt on Saturday.

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