Wrestling is not only a sport but a colorful show which fighters are prepared externally and internally. Belgian photographer several years accompanied the athletes on tours around Europe to capture the vivid reality of the brutal fighting. Makeup, spectacular costumes and a winning attitude: stunning pictures show the extravaganza of emotions in the ring and outside it.War paint: the crazy world of European wrestlingEccentric and brutal world of professional wrestling hit the lens of the photographer who accompanied the wrestlers on the European tour.
War paint: the crazy world of European wrestlingBelgian Sebastian Franco (Sebastiaan Franco) saw behind the scenes and became friends with the athletes.
War paint: the crazy world of European wrestlingHis pictures show impressive moments of the title fights and knockouts.
War paint: the crazy world of European wrestlingA series Kayfabe was created in 2015. Keyfob is a term used to denote rivalry and play in the world of professional wrestling.
War paint: the crazy world of European wrestlingSevere men apply makeup and wear ridiculous outfits to impress the audience.
War paint: the crazy world of European wrestlingMany athletes have their signature look and war paint.
War paint: the crazy world of European wrestlingAthletes play to the audience, to whet the audience's interest in the fight.
War paint: the crazy world of European wrestlingImpressive costumes make the match a good show.
War paint: the crazy world of European wrestlingWrestlers are in constant touch with the audience.War paint: the crazy world of European wrestlingIn the ring, everything happens for real: the pain, the frustration and anger break out.
War paint: the crazy world of European wrestlingThe cruelty and pain also have a peculiar beauty. Full of emotion photos of Sebastian Franco show that a ring is the stage on which occur not only fights, but also played a show. The fight is no place for the weak, and strongmen with military raskrasok confirm this.
In Bolivia are equally impressive women's fights. "Cholita wrestling" — one of the most interesting and colorful spectacles. Ladies in fluffy dresses and stylish hats go into the ring to face off, and sometimes even challenge the men.