The match took place in Tashkent on the night of March 28 as part of the international tournament PWL 11 in sports wrestling.
The first period began with Kusaka earning 2 points, and then he added another 4, putting him ahead with a score of 6:1.
However, Makhmudov remained unfazed and showcased several spectacular throws, ending the match early.
The final score of the match was 19:6 in favor of the Kyrgyzstani.
This encounter was the third in their rivalry, and now Makhmudov leads in victories 2:1.
