In a rematch of the 2024 Paris Olympic Greco-Roman 87kg final, Novikov and Mohmadi met in the quarterfinal of the event to add another chapter to the exciting rivalry.
While the stage wasn't as grand as Paris, Mohmadi avenged his loss from the final, blanking Olympic champion Novikov 5-0 and dominating the proceedings in the match.
Mohmadi went on to win the gold medal at 87kg after David Losonczi of Hungary pulled out of the final injured but the purpose of getting a match against Novikov and winning was served.