In the final match of the tournament, Mahmudov faced Aik Mnatsakanyan from Bulgaria, who is a bronze medalist of the World Championships (2018, 2019) and Europe (2019, 2022).
Previously, these two wrestlers had met on the mat four times, with each side winning two matches. The last time they faced each other was on November 8, 2025, as part of the Poddubny Wrestling League, where the Bulgarian athlete won with a score of 3:2.
However, in Bishkek, Mahmudov was able to take revenge, confidently winning with a score of 5:2.
