Posted by Robust Nordic
on October 08, 2025
Robusti's team has been joined by internationally successful MMA fighter Omar Tugarev. Known for his technical versatility, hard work ethic and exceptional self-discipline both in and out of the ring, Omar is one of Finland's brightest prospects in the world of mixed martial arts.
Tugarev has won the Cage Warriors World Championship and the U21 European Amateur Championship in his career, where he fought against the best in Europe on four consecutive days. He trains professionally at the Straight Blast Gym in Ireland under the coaching of Chris Fields, and his sights are set on a UFC World Championship.
We asked Omar where it all started, what his daily life as a professional wrestler is like, and what it really takes to get to the top.
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1. How did your journey into martial arts begin, and how did you end up in freestyle wrestling?
My journey into martial arts started with wanting to learn how to defend myself from school bullying. I succeeded, but training and overcoming myself took me along and I realized that there are many good things in martial arts that help me in everyday life as well.
2. What are the biggest achievements of your career so far – what are you especially proud of?
The biggest achievements are of course the Cage Warriors World Championship and the U21 European Amateur Championship, where you had to fight for 4 days, one match each day against the best in Europe.
3. How would you describe your fighting style and strengths in the ring?
My fighting style is versatile, I can do both stand-up and wrestling. Before a fight, I always study my opponents' weaknesses and fight accordingly.
4. What goals do you aim for in the coming years as an athlete?
The UFC World Championship is my main goal. It will help me inspire young people in Finland and around the world that anything is possible in this life.
5. What does holistic well-being mean to you – both physically and mentally?
Holistic well-being means a lot to me. When you are positive in life and healthy, life smiles at you and you are able to help other people at the same time.
6. What is a typical training day like when you prepare for a match?
I'm preparing for the match at a training camp in Ireland. The week consists of 14 training sessions led by my coach Chris Fields. It includes intensive sports training, conditioning training and strength training.
7. How does your diet and nutrition support performance and recovery?
I have a nutritionist who guides me on how to eat every day. My diet supports my training so that I can perform at my best. I take Robust vitamins every morning to ensure my well-being is at its best.
8. How important is rest and recovery in your everyday life?
Recovery is just as important as training. If you don't recover from training, then training is wasted. For me, it's important to get enough sleep at night and keep my mind relaxed. This means that I read books every day and like to go for walks. At night before going to bed, I put on Robust nasal tape, which helps me recover from hard training.
9. Do you use any nutritional supplements or support products that you find beneficial?
I use Robust vitamins and nasal tape, creatine and electrolytes every day.
10. Do you have a motivational phrase or thought that helps you through difficult times?
In difficult moments, I remember how many difficulties I have gone through. I also believe that when I have achieved something big, some young person will be inspired by my story and get additional motivation from it. I want to show young people that it doesn't matter where you come from, but where you are going. Everything is possible in this life.
11. What does collaborating with Robust mean to you as an athlete?
This collaboration means a lot to me. When the vision is the same and it's a quality health product, it can only be good.
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We are proud to support athletes who are not afraid to reach the top – and at the same time inspire others with their own example. Omar's story is a reminder that commitment, discipline and courage go a long way – in sports and in life. 💪
👉 Follow Omar's journey and stay tuned for upcoming match news and training updates - we'll be there to support you every step of the way.
