Live Updates World Championships Day 8: Freestyle

ASTANA, Kazakhstan (October 31) -- The final full day of the 2026 World Championships will see action in Freestyle 57kg, 74kg, 79kg and 92kg.

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11:11: Returning silver medalist Levi HAINES (USA) gets his campaign at 79kg off to rocking start, pinning Mohammed BOUAZOUNI (MAR) midway through the first period. Haines begins with a stepout, then scores a double-leg takedown. From there he hooks a leg and goes to the cross-face for a 2-point exposure, then switches up to a half-nelson and secures the fall.

10:55: Two-time Asian bronze medalist Viktor RASSADIN (TJK), looking to become just the third wrestler from Tajikistan to medal at a World Championships, starts the long road to the podium with an 11-1 victory over Javohir CHULIBOEV (UZB) in their qualification-round match at 74kg.

10:37: In a 61kg repechage match to start the action on Mat B, Paris Olympic 57kg bronze medalist Gulomjon ABDULLAEV (UZB) will leave Astana empty-handed, as he is dealt a stunning loss by fall to Asian champion Kwang Myong KIM (PRK). Abdullaev, looking to avenge a loss by fall to Kim in the semifinals at the Asian Championships, is leading 6-2 when Kim puts him on his back and secures the fall 1:37. He will fight for the bronze later tonight.