{"id":114031,"date":"2026-07-01T14:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T11:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/watch-the-video-mihkel-mihkelson-a-good-match-means-theres-a-story-behind-it-involving-the-athletes\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T14:28:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T11:28:00","slug":"watch-the-video-mihkel-mihkelson-a-good-match-means-theres-a-story-behind-it-involving-the-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/en\/watch-the-video-mihkel-mihkelson-a-good-match-means-theres-a-story-behind-it-involving-the-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"WATCH THE VIDEO: Mihkel Mihkelson: A good match means there\u2019s a story behind it involving the athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The European Combat Sports Festival, taking place October 20\u201324 at Unibet Arena in Tallinn, will culminate with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.piletitasku.ee\/et\/event\/9936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Clash 5<\/a> on October 24. One of the event\u2019s main organizers, Mihkel Mihkelson, is tasked with putting together the fight card for the evening\u2014a job that involves months of negotiations, communicating with clubs, and finding the right matchups.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"clash-video\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"clash-video__frame clash-video__frame--youtube\">\n\t\t\t<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jaFKojwILpk\" title=\"Video\" loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Mihkelson, most of the matches are already in the works, but in combat sports, you have to be prepared for last-minute changes. \u201cAs of today, most of them are already set. In combat sports, you have to plan very far in advance for anything to happen here at all. I wouldn\u2019t rule out the possibility that some matches might not be finalized until just a few days before the event. That\u2019s just how this business works,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"fight-quote\">\n  <p>&quot;In combat sports, you have to plan well in advance for anything to happen here at all.&quot;<\/p>\n  <cite>\u2014 Mihkel Mihkelson, chief organizer<\/cite>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a6694a75b5fe&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a6694a75b5fe\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mihkel-Mihkelson-Foto-Risto-Stukert-08.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mihkel-Mihkelson-Foto-Risto-Stukert-08.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mihkel-Mihkelson-Foto-Risto-Stukert-08-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mihkel-Mihkelson-Foto-Risto-Stukert-08-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mihkel-Mihkelson-Foto-Risto-Stukert-08-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mihkel-Mihkelson-Foto-Risto-Stukert-08-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mihkel-Mihkelson-Foto-Risto-Stukert-08-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mihkel Mihkelson. Photo: GoodfFight, Risto \u0160tukert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The higher the level, the more difficult it is to put together matches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When putting together matches, it\u2019s not just the athletes\u2019 level, weight, or past results that matter. For Mihkelson, a match must also have a clear narrative that gives the audience a reason to get excited about it. \u201cThe higher the level, the more complicated it becomes to put together matches, because there are more and more different factors that might prevent a certain match from happening,\u201d he explains. \u201cFor me, the most important thing is that there\u2019s a story. We\u2019re not just there to fight\u2014it\u2019s a sport. It\u2019s absolutely essential that there be some kind of story and a rivalry even outside the ring. It\u2019s always friendly, of course, but that\u2019s what matters most to me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"clash-mgallery clash-mgallery--big\" data-clash-gallery>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"clash-mgallery__item\" href=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mihkel-Mihkelson-Foto-Risto-Stukert-05.jpg\" data-clash-lightbox>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mihkel-Mihkelson-Foto-Risto-Stukert-05-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"clash-mgallery__item\" href=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Henri-Hiiemae-ja-Mihkel-Mihkelson-Foto-Risto-Stukert-4-1.jpg\" data-clash-lightbox>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Henri-Hiiemae-ja-Mihkel-Mihkelson-Foto-Risto-Stukert-4-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"clash-mgallery__item\" href=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Karl-Loonurm-Mihkel-Mihkelson-Henri-Hiiemae-Siim-Udras-Heleri-Tahtre-Foto-Risto-Stukert-3-1.jpg\" data-clash-lightbox>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Karl-Loonurm-Mihkel-Mihkelson-Henri-Hiiemae-Siim-Udras-Heleri-Tahtre-Foto-Risto-Stukert-3-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Mihkelson, however, this doesn\u2019t mean artificially created drama. A fight night includes a show, but it has to come from the athlete themselves and feel natural. \u201cEveryone knows it\u2019s a show and that you have to put on a show. How much someone puts into it is up to them. Those who put on a bigger show will get more invitations in the future. But we definitely don\u2019t pay anyone to create something fake\u2014that wouldn\u2019t be right. It has to come naturally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"fight-quote\">\n  <p>A fight night includes a show, but it has to come from the athlete themselves and come across as natural.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In combat sports, a high level of athleticism alone is no longer enough<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the matches, the educational program plays an important role at the European Combat Sports Festival. Mihkelson highlights athletes\u2019 personal branding and self-expression skills as key topics. \u201cTo make it in combat sports today\u2014for better or worse\u2014it\u2019s unfortunately not enough to just be a good athlete. If you can\u2019t express yourself and promote yourself in front of a microphone, that\u2019s exactly why we have a separate workshop designed to help athletes take their game to an even higher level.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"clash-mgallery clash-mgallery--big\" data-clash-gallery>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"clash-mgallery__item\" href=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Karl-Loonurm-Mihkel-Mihkelson-Siim-Udras-Heleri-Tahtre-Foto-Risto-Stukert-4.jpg\" data-clash-lightbox>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Karl-Loonurm-Mihkel-Mihkelson-Siim-Udras-Heleri-Tahtre-Foto-Risto-Stukert-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"clash-mgallery__item\" href=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Henri-Hiiemae-ja-Mihkel-Mihkelson-Foto-Risto-Stukert-3.jpg\" data-clash-lightbox>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Henri-Hiiemae-ja-Mihkel-Mihkelson-Foto-Risto-Stukert-3-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"clash-mgallery__item\" href=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Monika-Kuzmina-ja-Mihkel-Mihkelson-Foto-Risto-Stukert-1.jpg\" data-clash-lightbox>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Monika-Kuzmina-ja-Mihkel-Mihkelson-Foto-Risto-Stukert-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival will also cover topics such as training, nutrition, and mental health. According to Mihkelson, athletes must understand that results aren\u2019t achieved solely through the work done in the gym or in the ring. \u201cSports aren\u2019t just about what your hands do. It\u2019s about what\u2019s going on in your head and what you put in your mouth. Everything has to be in balance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The 2026 European Combat Sports Festival will take place October 20\u201324 at Unibet Arena in Tallinn. The festival will culminate on October 24 with the Main Event, The Clash 5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Co-funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the European Union or the Education, Audiovisual, and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). 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