Sander Kaju will step into the cage again in October at The Clash 5 event. For Kaju, who trains at the Invicta sports club in Pärnu, competing has been a goal even before he began regular combat sports training. “I also just enjoy training, but competing is still the reason I do it. Celebrating a…

Sten-Eric Laadre will return to The Clash cage in October. Last time, he suffered a loss at The Clash 4, but his competitive spirit hasn’t waned. Ahead of his next match, Laadre is focusing on his own form and preparation. “I don’t know who my opponent will be yet. Whoever comes, comes. I’m preparing calmly,…

Karol-Kenneth Lootus will return to The Clash in October. During The Clash 4, he had to watch from the stands instead of competing, which only made him want to get back in the ring even more. “When you see your own people, teammates, and friends competing, it’s naturally a joy. But at the same time,…

Kenter Metsaots will return to The Clash cage in October. For the fighter, who trains at the Invicta sports club in Pärnu, The Clash 5 is his next opportunity to put himself to the test and show how much he has improved in the meantime. “I want to compete again and prove myself,” said Metsaots.…

Markus Tammik will step into the cage at The Clash 5 fight night in Tallinn on October 24 with an undefeated record of 3–0. He earned his first victory in the K-1 League, his second in the Estonian Muay Thai League, and his third at The Clash 5. Ahead of his next match, his goal…

Endrike Käänik will step back into the cage at The Clash 5 fight night this October. The young fighter, who trains at the Invicta sports club in Pärnu, considers his family, friends, and training partners to be his greatest support; over the years, they have formed a strong and close-knit team. “Family is always number…

Karoliine Moones stepped into the ring against an experienced opponent in the main event of The Clash 4. Although she had to accept defeat this time, the competition left her with strong emotions and valuable experience. Moones admits that her attitude toward losses has changed significantly over the years—whereas she used to take them very…

Siim Udras, one of the main organizers of the 2026 European Combat Sports Festival, came to organize this major project through his previous experience in youth work and project management. Since combat sports have played an important role in his own life, he saw an opportunity to combine these two fields and bring an event…

A combat athlete’s development doesn’t depend solely on what happens in training or in the ring. Mental preparedness, nutrition, recovery, the ability to prevent injuries, and—in today’s world—the ability to share one’s story are just as important. The educational program of the European Combat Sports Festival, taking place October 20–24 at Unibet Arena in Tallinn,…

The European Combat Sports Festival, taking place October 20–24 at Unibet Arena in Tallinn, will culminate with The Clash 5 on October 24. One of the event’s main organizers, Mihkel Mihkelson, is tasked with putting together the fight card for the evening—a job that involves months of negotiations, communicating with clubs, and finding the right…

From October 20–24, the European Combat Sports Festival 2026 will take place at Unibet Arena in Tallinn, with one of its main events being The Clash 5 on October 24. Having been held four times in Pärnu so far, the combat sports event is moving to the capital this year in a larger format, bringing…

From October 20–24, The Clash: European Combat Sports Festival 2026 will take place at Unibet Arena in Tallinn, and on October 24, the Main Event of The Clash 5 will be held. The five-day combat sports festival will bring athletes from more than 12 countries to Estonia, but the event’s roots are firmly in Pärnu—it…