In the decisive match of the tournament, Akjol faced Aik Mnatsakanyan from Bulgaria, who is a bronze medalist of the World Championships (2018, 2019) and Europe (2019, 2022).
These athletes have already met on the mat four times, and each encounter ended in a draw with two victories for each participant. The last meeting occurred on November 8, 2025, as part of the Poddubny Wrestling League, where Mnatsakanyan emerged victorious, winning with a score of 3:2.
However, in Bishkek, Makhmudov was able to take revenge, winning with a score of 5:2.
