
In the decisive match, Makhmudov faced Aik Mnatsakanyan from Bulgaria, who had previously won bronze medals at the World Championships in 2018 and 2019, as well as at the European Championships in 2019 and 2022.
Up to that point, the athletes had met on the mat four times, with each having two victories.
However, in his home arena, Makhmudov managed to prevail, winning with a score of 5:2 and earning a prize fund of $10,000.