If the public hoped for a 100% local final though, this was not the case since it was finally Daniyar Shamshayev (KAZ) who faced Yuldoshev to win the gold medal, after a very good run during the preliminary stages of the competition.

With a head-to-head in favour of Yuldoshev (2-1) and the support of the home crowd, there was a little advantage for the local competitor. The final started on a high rhythm around a strong battle for the grip. Despite the tough exchanges, a few penalties were distributed, two to Shamshayev and one to Yuldoshev.

When the last minute started, in a clever move and with anticipation, Yuldoshev scored a waza-ari with tani-otoshi. The most difficult part of the match then began: to keep that score. Supported by the public Yuldoshev managed to stay ahead to offer a great gold medal to the host nation.

We found Salvador Cases Roca (ESP) and Nils Stump (SUI) on the way to the first bronze medal. With a great change in direction, from uchi-mata to o-uchi-gari, Nils Stump scored a first waza-ari. He doubled the score a few seconds later with a counter attack for a clear victory.

Magdiel Estrada (CUB) and Shakhram Ahadov (UZB) were set to fight for a place on the podium but as Shakhram Ahadov was unable to compete due to being disqualified earlier in the competition, Magdiel Estrada was declared the winner of the bronze medal.